I’ve been in Nairobi for almost two weeks, working with K-Rep Development Agency (KDA), whose mission is “…to build the field of microfinance through the development of appropriate microfinance products and services to create economic opportunities for low- income people and contribute to eliminating poverty.” The agency works to achieve this mission by [...]

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Faida Biashara Ltd. (FBL) is a for profit microfinance organization incorporated in Kenya to offer financial and non-financial services to small and micro-enterprises in the country. FBL was incorporated in Kenya as a Limited company under the [...]

I am to work with 5 local companies that are in the organic cosmetic industry and that intend to enter the US market. My support to them is as part of a program sponsored by the East and Central Africa Trade Hub (ECATH).

Food: The staple food is ugali, which is ground maize flour, and is commonly eaten with boiled green vegetables (like kale or swiss chard) and meat or chicken. The market carries a number of fresh vegetables and fruits (tomatoes, onions, carrots, pineapple, bananas, oranges, etc). Since we are relatively close to Lake Victoria, fried tilapia are also available.

I am excited to get started. Currently, I am meeting with some local staff to define best practices for sourcing local talent and documenting the task lists of current staff to develop comprehensive job descriptions. Additionally, we are trying to develop innovative ways to interview potential candidates. This deliverable will become the HR guide for the organization and is planned for use in a program in another location within Kenya and in a new program in Rwanda.