E4Impact Entrepreneurship Center, Kenya

From a single shop in Lang’ata to 24 thriving branches, Urban Waters Limited is redefining access to clean drinking water! 💧 With innovation, resilience, and a commitment to impact, Founder Lucy Mwaniki Ngatia is changing lives, one drop at a time. Thanks to the WONDER Program, Lucy gained the skills, and confidence to scale her business, creating jobs and delivering safe water to thousands. Her journey proves that with the right support, entrepreneurs can turn big dreams into even bigger impact! #WONDERWednesday #PureInnovation #CountryFoodsLimited #WaterForAll #WONDERImpact #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs African Development Bank Group Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office E4Impact Foundation

It's all systems go !!! The 21st African Fine Coffee Conference & Exhibition is underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together coffee producers, traders, and industry experts from across the globe. This platform is not just an exhibition, it’s an opportunity to showcase the rich flavors, quality, and excellence of African coffee to international buyers and roasters. E4Impact Foundation under the ARABIKA Project is proudly representing Kenyan coffee, with five cooperatives; Kinogerama, Central Ngandori, Muisuni, Khachonge, and New Gikaru, offering their finest beans to the world. From cupping sessions to direct B2B engagements, these cooperatives are forging market linkages, and amplifying Kenya’s reputation as a leading coffee producer. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒓 𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒂𝒎, 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒕! 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒚𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒆—𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒅, 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆.

Money talks, but does your business understand the language? 💴 From untangling financial transactions to preparing statements and decoding the complex world of numbers, financial training empowers entrepreneurs to make smart, strategic money moves with confidence! Today, our Incubator Cohort buckled up for an intensive three-day training on Financial Accounting. They’ll gain hands-on skills to manage finances, understand cash flow, balance the books, and make data-driven decisions that fuel business growth. At E4Impact, we don’t just support entrepreneurs—we equip them with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to build, scale, and sustain thriving businesses. Through training and capacity building, we ensure that every entrepreneur is prepared to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and drive meaningful impact. Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office E4Impact Foundation UNIDO Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐈𝐬? 🌍🔥 One of the most exciting success stories from the PitchConnect initiative is unfolding! Kenyan startup Adumu Limited and Italy’s Clean Cooking Technologies are taking their partnership to the next level. Selected as one of the top collaborations, the two have just wrapped up an exclusive 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤-𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in clean energy solutions. During the visit, they showcased the impact of the 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐮 𝐀-𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐞, highlighting its role in reducing firewood dependency and emissions. Discussions focused on technology integration, comparing 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐨𝐨’𝐬 𝐈𝐨𝐓-𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 with Adumu’s biodiesel system, and exploring strategic partnerships to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions in Kenya. During the visit, they showcased the impact of the 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐮 𝐀-𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐞, highlighting its role in reducing firewood dependency and emissions. Discussions focused on technology integration, comparing 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐨𝐨’𝐬 𝐈𝐨𝐓-𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 with Adumu’s biodiesel system, and exploring strategic partnerships to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions in Kenya. The engagement culminated in the 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐌𝐨𝐔), reinforcing their commitment to 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 with both environmental and economic benefits. This collaboration exemplifies the success of E4Impact in fostering impactful partnerships that drive innovation and sustainability. E4Impact Foundation SPRINTX Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office UNIDO Fabio Parigi, Ph.D. Salomè Sarango Jeremiah Mabiria Sarah Machio Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Social entrepreneurs don't settle for providing temporary solutions to problems. They aim to create lasting, systemic change by completely transforming the way things are done. #HappyNewWeek #MondayMotivation #mondaythoughts #MotivationalQuotes #entrepreneurship4impact

The future of dairy farming is shining bright in Meru County. The three-day pitching session sets camp after an exhilarating pitch session for dairy cooperatives that have received training on best practices.   After an intense three-day pitching journey across Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru, the Economic Recovery to COVID-19 Project pitches a tent in Meru County, where the energy and zeal to transform the dairy sector from dairy cooperatives is evident With training on best dairy practices, ICT integration, youth capacity building, and silage formation, agriculture is becoming more attractive and sustainable for young people. Now, these cooperatives are vying for a matching grant to:  Equip smallholder farmers with the right skills & tools, Upgrade cooperatives with better equipment like metallic milk jars & vehicles, and Boost efficiency & strengthen daily operations With the support of E4Impact and AVSI, we are not only building better cooperatives but also shaping a resilient and thriving dairy sector. Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office Avsi Kenya

Organizational design is a critical factor in entrepreneurial success, shaping how businesses operate, adapt, and grow in a competitive market. A well-structured organization enhances efficiency, streamlines decision-making, and fosters innovation by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and workflows. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧: At E4Impact, we are committed to equipping entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge they need to create lasting impact. Over the past three days, our Accelerator cohort has engaged in an intensive learning experience—going beyond theory to apply real-world insights through hands-on workshops. The last two days focused on Organization Design. From mastering the Balanced Scorecard to refining process mapping, job descriptions, and governance frameworks, entrepreneurs gained actionable strategies to enhance efficiency and drive meaningful change. Key Learning Highlights: 📌 Strategic Alignment & Operational Efficiency 📌 Balanced Scorecard for Performance Tracking 📌 Process Mapping & Workflow Optimization 📌 Defining Roles & Responsibilities 📌 Developing Policies, SOPs & an Operations Handbook This training was more than just a workshop—it was a step toward sustainable business success! #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #E4I #ValueDelivery #ScalingSuccess Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office E4Impact Foundation UNIDO Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Agriculture is the backbone of food security and economic stability, yet many smallholder farmers struggle with market access, profitability, and sustainable growth. Christine Muriuki, the visionary behind Zuphifarm Enterprises, is changing that narrative. Through innovative solutions, farmer training, and strategic market linkages, Zuphifarm has empowered over 1,500 farmers, expanded into new regions, and forged international partnerships to strengthen agricultural value chains. The enterprise is proving that sustainable agriculture is not just possible—it’s the future. #WONDERWednesday #AgriInnovation #FarmerEmpowerment #SustainableGrowth #WomenImpact African Development Bank Group Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office E4Impact Foundation

Training on key business aspects plays a critical role in equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the business world. It helps entrepreneurs safeguard their innovations, ensure compliance with legal frameworks, and effectively grow their businesses. Today's training session was the first of three that will span the week, providing in-depth knowledge and practical skills across multiple key areas of business processes, management and systems. On day one of our Accelerator cohort's training, the entrepreneurs gained valuable insights into #Intellectual Property (IP), #Data Protection, Business #Registration and #Compliance, #Raising Capital, #Contracts, and #Employment. These topics are essential for entrepreneurs to understand in order to protect their intellectual assets, ensure their businesses comply with regulations, secure funding, and manage relationships with employees and partners. The training is part of a comprehensive program designed to empower these entrepreneurs and set them up for success, with the final session scheduled for Thursday. Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office E4Impact Foundation UNIDO Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

👉🏾 Are you an #E4ImpactEntrepreneur? 🌱 Is your business leading the way toward a sustainable economy? 📌 Registration is now open for the 6th edition of the 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱! This prestigious award honours the memory of Gian Marco Moratti and his dedication to empowering young people.  Aligned with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the E4Impact Foundation seeks to recognize #E4ImpactEntrepreneurs whose businesses actively combat poverty, hunger, and inequalities, or provide sustainable products and services to their communities—directly contributing to one or more SDGs.  📝𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Applications are open exclusively to E4Impact Entrepreneurs.  💰𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: Two winners will be selected by the jury, each receiving a €3,000 prize!  🟢 If you have participated in our programs, check your inbox for application details or contact antonella.porretta@unicatt.it 🔵 Not yet an #E4ImpactEntrepreneur, but interested in becoming one? Enroll in one of our courses https://lnkd.in/dKivE8Hx ➡️ Learn more about the Gian Marco Moratti Award and past editions: https://lnkd.in/dbE6X8wY #sdgs2030 #ImpactEntrepreneurship #SustainableEconomy E4Impact Foundation David Cheboryot Flavien Tchamdjeu Loise Kamau Hamza Bourougaa Hausa Lightbourne Saviour K. Richard Agortimevor E4IMPACT Afrique Francophone