The Pre-Loan Program Ventures
Tuwe Bora Limited
Kenya
Tuwe Bora Limited, founded by Linda Sigilai, is a Kenyan social enterprise using fashion as a tool for environmental and social change. At the heart of its mission is a commitment to sustainable production and textile waste reduction through circular economy practices. By transforming industrial waste and discarded fabrics into high-quality garments, Tuwe Bora addresses the environmental toll of fast fashion while creating meaningful livelihoods. The enterprise provides vocational training and entrepreneurship support to formerly incarcerated women and unemployed youth—equipping them with the skills and opportunities to launch their own ventures or secure dignified employment, having already supported hundreds of individuals on their path to economic independence. Through its blend of ethical fashion, waste management and community empowerment, Tuwe Bora is stitching together a more inclusive, regenerative future.
Tuwe Bora will use RAMA Impact’s support to scale its impact by up-cycling 2 tonnes of industrial and textile waste, empowering an additional 120 women and youth, increasing its revenues by 20% and securing at least 10% of its fundraising goal over a period of 12 months.
The Targeted Milestones
Targeted Revenue Growth - 2024/2025
Increase revenue by
10-20%
Increase revenue by
20-30%
Increase revenue by
30-40%
Increase revenue by
40-50%
Targeted Impact Milestones - 2024/2025
Local Farmers' Support
1 additional local farmer + training provided on regenerative agriculture
Job Creation
5 Part Time Jobs
3 Full Time Jobs
Number of Children Reached
200,000 - 250,000
Local Farmers' Support
2 local farmers + training provided on regenerative agriculture
Number of Children Reached
250,000 - 500,000
Local Farmers' Support
3 local farmers + training provided on regenerative agriculture
Number of Children Reached
500,000 - 750,000
Number of Children Reached
750,000 - 1,000,000
Zuasoko Global Limited
Kenya
Zuasoko Global Limited, co-founded by Sarah Kamakia, is a tech-enabled social enterprise tackling market inefficiencies, post-harvest losses and unfair pricing structures for smallholder farmers in Kenya. Through a hybrid marketplace model combining digital platforms with physical retail points, Zuasoko connects rural producers to reliable, fair, and traceable markets—enhancing farmer incomes and reducing waste. The platform leverages AI-driven market insights, blockchain-powered traceability, and smart logistics to optimize supply chains. In parallel, Zuasoko is developing embedded fintech services, enabling smallholder farmers to access digital payments and micro-financing solutions that reduce reliance on exploitative intermediaries. Zuasoko’s holistic approach is designed to strengthen local food systems, empower rural communities, and build a more equitable agricultural economy across Kenya.
With RAMA Impact’s support, Zuasoko will scale its farmer network by at least 20%, fully deploy the Zuasoko mobile application, expand its network of retail points by at least 20%, increase overall revenue and consumer growth by at least 20%, reach at least 10% of its fundraising target and diversify into agricultural inputs and animal feed distribution over a period of 12 months.
The Targeted Milestones
Targeted Revenue Growth - 2024/2026
Achieve the sale of 15 additional new homes and increase overall revenue by 5%.
Achieve the sale of 15 additional new homes and increase overall revenue by 5%.
Achieve the sale of 15 additional new homes and increase overall revenue by 5%.
Targeted Impact Milestones - 2024/2026
Increase land and home equity ownership among low-income women by 10%.
Offer training sessions to 270 women around Homeownership Awareness, Property Management and Financial Literacy.
Increase Female Workforce Participation by 12%.
Increase land and home equity ownership among low-income women by 10%.
Offer training sessions to 270 women around Homeownership Awareness, Property Management and Financial Literacy.
Increase Female Workforce Participation by 12%.
Increase land and home equity ownership among low-income women by 10%.
Offer training sessions to 270 women around Homeownership Awareness, Property Management and Financial Literacy.
Increase Female Workforce Participation by 12%.
Achieve IFC EDGE Certification by achieving at least 20% savings in Water usage, Energy consumption and Embodied carbon in materials.
Nyota Limited
Kenya
Nyota Limited, founded by Florence, is a Kenyan social enterprise fighting food insecurity, post-harvest losses, and market exclusion for smallholder farmers. Sourcing from over 500 farmers—85% of whom are women—the company processes fresh produce into frozen vegetables, precooked legumes, and canned specialty sauces under the _Frozen Isle_ and _Ntamu_ brands. By providing fair pricing, stable off-take agreements, and agricultural training, Nyota Limited increases rural incomes while supplying nutritious, ready-to-use food products to Kenya’s growing urban population. The business is positioned for growth in Kenya’s food industry, particularly the fresh and frozen vegetable sector, is experiencing significant growth due to increasing health consciousness among consumers and rising demand for nutritious, convenient food products.
With RAMA Impact’s support, Nyota Limited will scale its farmer network by at least 10%, expand its network of retail points by at least 20%, increase overall revenue and consumer growth by at least 20%, reach at least 10% of its fundraising target and generate a 10% increase in job creation, over a period of 12 months.
The Targeted Milestones
Targeted Revenue Growth - 2025/2026
Increase overall revenue by
300%
Increase overall revenue by
40%
Increase overall revenue by
40%
Targeted Impact Milestones - 2025/2026
-Create an additional 23 jobs (boosting women's income by 60%)
-Reach 25,500 children
-Achieve a 30% reduction in renewable energy consumption
- Create an additional 30 jobs (boosting women's income by 40%)
- Reach 90,000 children
- Achieve a 30% reduction in renewable energy consumption
- Create an additional 35 jobs (boosting women's income by 40%)
- Reach 215,000 children
- Achieve a 40% reduction in renewable energy consumption
