Blessed to Be a Blessing: The Twiva Effect
When Peter Kironji returned to Kenya in 2019, he couldn’t shake a pressing question: Why were so many small businesses struggling to reach customers in an increasingly digital world? Having spent years in Canada, where businesses leveraged technology to scale rapidly, he knew the tools existed. What was missing in Kenya was access. So he […]
Gobeba: Delivering safety and convenience to Kenyan homes
Mary Wanjiku, a mother of two, vividly remembers a harrowing moment that changed her life forever. One evening, a gas cylinder she had just refilled began leaking. The smell of gas filled her small kitchen, and panic set in. She scrambled to disconnect it and move it outside, narrowly avoiding a catastrophe. For Mary, and […]
Crafting a Dream: Cherie’s Journey of Building Savannah Space
For Cherie Kihato, the path to success was neither straight nor easy. As the founder of Savannah Space, a thriving business that manufactures and curates locally-made furniture and home décor in Kenya, Cherie’s story is one of faith, resilience, and vision. Her journey from a jobless graduate to a trailblazing entrepreneur is an inspiration to […]
Kua Ventures and Startup Savanna Partner to Support SMEs in East Africa
Kua Ventures, a faith-driven impact investor based in Nairobi, has partnered with Startup Savanna, an initiative fostering entrepreneurial growth and innovation in Kenya, to support the region’s SMEs. This collaboration allowed 10 entrepreneurs to pitch for a maximum of KES 15 million in funding for their businesses.
A Case for Supporting Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship in Kenya
The dimension of faith involves actively embracing Christian teachings and values across the entire spectrum of the business – from hiring practices and employee treatment to product development and customer service. This holistic approach has been the focus of our work at Kua Ventures since we established in Kenya in 2020.
Looking to Grow Your Business? Apply to Kua Ventures for Funding
Are you a founder of a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) looking for funding to grow your business? Is your enterprise faith-driven and creating social impact? If so Kua Ventures would like to hear from you! As part of our mission, we support enterprises to grow, create stable jobs, and reduce the endemic problem of […]
Kua Ventures Opens Round 4 Funding Opportunities
Kua Ventures has launched a call for applications for its funding opportunities in East Africa.
How to Get Funding for Your Small Business in Kenya
At Kua Ventures, we are fueled by the passion to empower Kenyan entrepreneurs who are faith-driven and running small businesses that are creating social impact. We understand the crucial role funding plays in turning your vision into a thriving business. Navigating the Kenyan funding landscape can be challenging, but with the right knowledge and resources, […]
Cultivating Impact Together: Why Kua Ventures is Your Partner in Empowering Kenya
At Kua Ventures, we’re more than just impact investors; we’re a catalyst for positive change in Kenya. We believe in the transformative power of business to address critical social challenges while fostering economic growth. This article explores how Kua Ventures can be your ideal partner in cultivating a brighter future for Kenya. A Shared Vision: […]