Kiilax supports entrepreneurship and job creation in Kenya

Through the Bergman & Beving Group, Kiilax supports Hand in Hand Sweden in promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods in Kenya.

Launched in 2024, the Cheboin village project aimed to strengthen the local community through entrepreneurship training, business development and job creation. The project has now concluded, and according to the final report, all targets were met or exceeded.

Entrepreneurship creates jobs and livelihoods

During the project:

• 251 people took part in entrepreneurship training.
• 180 businesses were established or strengthened.
• 279 new jobs were created.
• Around 1,400 people benefited from a positive impact on their lives.

Participants were also granted loans totalling approximately SEK 200,000 to purchase items such as seeds, fertilisers and irrigation systems. According to the final report, repayments on all loans have remained on schedule.

Poultry farming is one of the ways local people run businesses and earn a living.

Skills and cooperation build a lasting foundation

The project’s significance goes beyond the figures. Local self-help groups, strengthened entrepreneurial skills and cooperation within the community continue after the project has ended. They provide a foundation for sustainable livelihoods and long-term development.

For Kiilax, responsibility means taking action with measurable, lasting effects. We are proud to support entrepreneurship, employment and opportunities for people to build their own future.