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Are you an 𝑴𝑺𝑴𝑬 in Kenya looking to scale sustainably? The EU SWITCH Kenya GREEN: Tujenge Pamoja Program is officially 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! We are incredibly proud to announce that Somo Africa is partnering with 𝐇𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐬, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐊𝐄𝐏𝐒𝐀), 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 & 𝐊𝐂𝐁 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on this massive circular economy initiative funded by the European Union. If your business is ready to transition to the green economy 🌍♻️, get capacity building, and access catalytic financing through the Let’s Go Green Seed Fund, this is your moment. ✔️ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐢𝐟 : 1. Your business works with Plastics (recycling/collecting), Organic Waste (making manure, animal feed, briquettes), or Textiles (tailoring, design, fabric recycling). 2. Your business operates within Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Machakos, Makueni, Mombasa, Kilifi, or Kwale counties. 3. You are a small or medium-sized business owner looking for training & funding to grow. Don’t let this opportunity pass your business by. Let’s build a greener, stronger Kenya together. 🔗Register today: /x/ld2FXjqv #EUSwitchGreen #TujengePamoja #CircularEconomy #SomoImpact #GreenGrowth #SMEsKenya #SustainableBusiness #KEPSA #Hivos

To the #women building businesses and legacies at the same time, with grace and grit: we see you, we support you and 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮. Wishing a very 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 to the incredible women in our Somo community and beyond! #HappyMothersDay #SomoFam #WomenFounders #EastAfrica #may

📢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍❗ Ready to take your business to the next level? If you are a woman or youth entrepreneur in Kenya, Tanzania, or Northern Uganda looking to grow, this is for you. We don't just give advice, we provide the funding, mentoring, and tools you need to move from "hustling" to leading a solid company. Don't just dream about growth, let's build it together. How to 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link. 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: May 29th, 2026 #AfricanEntrepreneurs #ApplyNow #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactInvesting #GlobalGoals #SDGs #AfricaRising #EmergingMarkets #SocialEntrepreneurship #VentureCapital #ESG #ClimateFinance #UKinKenya

Western Kenya is home to incredible entrepreneurial grit, but taking a business from a local hustle to an institutional standard requires one thing: Precision. During our recent Western Kenya Entrepreneur Forum, #Somo acted as the strategic engine to bridge the gap between grassroots innovation and global investment readiness. 📈 What went down? Our guest speaker, Duncan Robert, shared critical insights on financial health, from mastering cashflow and revenue recognition to understanding the vital difference between gross and net profit. We also dived deep into the "non-negotiables" for scaling: ✅ Identifying and resolving financial discrepancies. ✅ Rigorous record-keeping. ✅ Efficient cash collection. ✅ Strict separation of personal vs. business finances. By ensuring records are transparent and accurate, we are building the foundation that de-risks local ventures for international capital. 🏛️✨ Beyond training, Somo provides the architecture for scale. 💬 Entrepreneurs, what’s the biggest financial lesson you’ve learned since starting your business? Let’s discuss below! 👇 #ImpactInvesting #InvestmentReadiness #AfricaRising #EconomicDevelopment #Entrepreneurforum

📢 We’re hiring ! Are you a master of multitasking who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment? We are looking for an Administrator to be the heartbeat of our facility. This role isn't just about paperwork, it’s about ensuring our production flows, our entrepreneurs are supported, and our operations are world-class. From coordinating logistics to managing customer inquiries, you will be the glue that holds our hub together. Key Requirements: ▪️Diploma/Degree in Business Admin, Operations, or related field. ▪️1-2 years of experience (Production/Manufacturing background is a plus!). ▪️Tech-savvy with Google Workspace. ▪️Highly organized with a "customer-first" mindset. How to Apply: 📩 Send your CV & Cover Letter to: [email protected] 📧 Subject: ADMIN TENGENEZA NA SOMO KE #Hiring #Administration #OperationsJobs #TengenezaNaSomo #NairobiJobs #SupplyChain #JobOpportunity #CareerGrowth

Today, we honor the collective effort that drives transformation—from the entrepreneurs of Somo who lead local innovation to the partners whose commitment provides the foundation for scale. Economic progress is a shared mission. It thrives on the grit of our founders and the strategic support that de-risks and professionalizes high-growth ventures. We celebrate everyone in our ecosystem working to build a more resilient and sustainable future. Take a well-deserved rest today. Together, we continue building. #LaborDay #LabourDay #ImpactInvesting #SocialEntrepreneurship #PartnershipForGoals

In Arusha, we’re turning creative sparks into market-ready brands. ✨ Our latest session at our Tengeneza na Somo facility in Arusha, led by Production Lead Mashaka Ahmed, focused on one thing: helping early-stage businesses scale. By providing high-spec production tools and expert mentorship, we help Tanzanian innovators move from "survival" to global-standard growth. 📈 We’re not just building businesses; we’re professionalizing the local supply chain and making these ventures investment-ready. 🌍 Together, we’re turning potential into performance. #AgriTech #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #Innovation #SomoAfrica

Somo is proud to be featured by our long-time partners at Project Redwood for their 20th Anniversary! The support from this incredible network of Stanford GSB alumni has accelerated our ability to scale operations across East Africa. From building shared production facilities to developing digital tools for financial reporting, Project Redwood has been a cornerstone of our growth. As our founder Amelia Hopkins Phillips notes, Somo was built to provide the tools that turn raw talent into scalable business. Today, under CEO Catherine Masolia, we continue to bridge the gap between marginalized communities and formal financial systems. We are proving that technology shouldn't just layer over inequality, it should close it. Thank you to the Stanford GSB alumni network for being part of our story as we move toward our next chapter of global scale. #SomoImpact #ProjectRedwood #StanfordGSB #SystemsChange #SocialEntrepreneurship #ScalingImpact #GlobalGrowth #SomoInvest

Beyond purpose lies the rigor of performance. Along the Kenyan coast, potential alone isn’t bankable. During our recent Coastal Entrepreneur Forum, we moved from the "what" of business to the "how" of institutional scale. Led by Ken Tuju, we focused on the mechanics of investment readiness. By de-mystifying applications for social enterprises, specifically those generating over 300k annually and grounding them in financial discipline, Somo is bridging the gap between local grit and global capital. Somo acts as the scaffolding for this growth. Through tailored coaching and strategic marketing, we ensure businesses are professionalized and de-risked. We are turning local innovation into a vehicle for regional transformation. 🇰🇪 #SomoImpact #InvestmentReadiness #BlueEconomy #SMEGrowth #ImpactInvesting #InvestorReady #CoastalKenya #SomoInvest

In the lush Nandi Hills, Dominic Tanui is rewriting the narrative of bamboo. Through Canopy Garden, he’s turned a local plant into a vehicle for economic renewal. Dominic’s journey from myth to market is a testament to the Somo engine. With our scaffolding of technical training and investment readiness, Tanui is turning bamboo into more than just plants, think beautiful lampshades, stylish table mats, phone holders, and now... bamboo charcoal! This clean-energy alternative protects forests while delivering high-value products to the global market. By training youth, Dominic fuels the #EarthDay mission of "Our Power, Our Planet." As Wangari Maathai said, “The Earth needs a face-lifting, and that is what we are here for.” Somo ensures that face-lift is professional, profitable, and de-risked for scale. 🌍 #EarthDay2026 #GreenInnovation #SomoImpact #BambooPower #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #OurPowerOurPlanet #SomoInvest #EcoFriendly

This week, our Founder & Chief Development Officer, Amelia Hopkins Phillips, will be at the Skoll World Forum ( April 20th –24th ) at the University of Oxford. She’s excited to have conversations on data-driven alternative financing and the practical infrastructure needed to reduce cost barriers for micro and small businesses across Africa. Let’s connect! #Somo #SkollWorldForum #SWF2026 #SystemsChange #universityofoxford🇬🇧

Western Kenya’s horticulture potential is massive, but fragmented chains often stall growth. Jimmy Aluvisia of Aluvison Farm refused to let his potential hit a ceiling. By shifting from raw seedlings to high-value strawberry processing, Jimmy tackled post-harvest loss head-on. Somo provided the "scaffolding", rigorous coaching and strategic capital, moving him from grassroots to Investment-Ready. The ROI: 💰 Revenue doubled (KES 97k to 195k) 📈 100% Value addition ✅ De-risked & Bankable Visit invest.somoafrica.org to view Jimmy’s full investment profile. We turn grit into high-impact returns. Ready to deploy capital into de-risked African industry? 🌍 #InvestorReady #ImpactInvesting #AgriTech #VentureCapitalAfrica #DealFlow