Pre-Loan Track Ventures
Tuwe Bora Limited
Kenya
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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 (preventing approximately 7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions), empowering economically an additional 120 women and youth, increasing its revenue by 20% and securing at least 10% of its fundraising goal over a period of 12 months.
Zuasoko Global Limited
Kenya
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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.
Nyota Limited
Kenya
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Nyota Limited, founded by Florence Mogere, 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.
Vangreen Enterprise
Kenya
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Vangreen Enterprise, founded by Maurine Birir, is a Kenyan social enterprise tackling deforestation, energy poverty and agricultural waste mismanagement. Using plasma pyrolysis technology, the enterprise transforms agricultural waste, such as corn cobs, sugarcane and coffee husks, into clean-burning charcoal briquettes and biochar. These eco-friendly alternatives replace traditional wood fuels, reduce carbon emission and offer an affordable energy solution for households, SMEs and institutions. Vangreen operates a circular model that not only reduces landfill waste but also empowers local farmers by purchasing their agricultural waste, creating income-generating opportunities and promoting sustainable practices.
Vangreen Enterprise will leverage RAMA Impact’s support to increase its waste up-cycling capacity by 20% (contributing to the preservation of up to 30,000 trees), grow the number of smallholder farmers selling their agricultural waste by 20%, create 3 new jobs, boost revenue by 20%, divert 1,000 tons of agricultural waste from open-field burning and landfill disposal (preventing up to 375 tons of CO₂e emissions) and secure at least 10% of its fundraising target over a period of 12 months.
Girl Farms Hub
Ghana
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Girl Farms Hub is a woman-owned social enterprise founded by Thamar Victoria Afedu-Annan, dedicated to tackle the challenges of post-harvest loss, limited access to value-added food processing opportunities for women and smallholder farmers and the lack of healthy and preservative-free foods in the market.
They process underutilized but nutrient-rich crops, such as date fruits, beetroot and miracle berries, into innovative health foods like syrups, functional powders, infusions and natural sweeteners, combining indigenous ingredients with modern food innovation.
Their business strategy integrates climate-smart sourcing, small-scale food processing and inclusive market distribution to address food security, improve nutrition and drive women’s economic empowerment within the agricultural value chain. In doing so, they create dignified local jobs, especially for women and youth, while meeting the rising demand for nutritious and natural food products.
Girl Farms Hub will leverage RAMA Impact’s non-financial support to increase its revenue by 35%, while creating 15 additional jobs for women in underserved communities. The social enterprise will increase up-cycling of date, beetroot and miracle berry residues by 20%, achieve a 20% increase in the number of farmers earning income through the sale of their agricultural produce and export 25% of its production and secure at least 10% of its fundraising target, over a period of 12 months.
Smart Sensory Ltd
Kenya
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Smart Sensory Ltd is a woman-led social enterprise co-founded by Keren Makari in Kenya, redefining neurodevelopment care by supporting families with children facing sensory processing challenges such as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and other cases of neurodevelopment disabilities. Rather than importing costly solutions, Smart Sensory designs and manufactures innovative, affordable and eco-conscious sensory products and therapeutic spaces locally, using up-cycled materials to reduce waste and increase access. Through inclusive tools and integrated services, the social enterprise empowers families, schools and clinicians across both rural and urban areas. By blending public health innovation with circular design, Smart Sensory is not only delivering impact-driven equipment, but also building sustainable systems – one therapy kit, one trained caregiver and one inclusive classroom at a time.
Smart Sensory Ltd will leverage RAMA Impact’s non-financial support to drive a 20% increase in revenue, generate 3 new jobs and expand its outreach by 60% – reaching over 1,000 families of children with neurodevelopment disabilities through caregiving training, therapy access and upgraded therapy kits. The enterprise also plans to up-cycle 100 kg of textile waste into production materials, upgrade and distribute 140 therapy kits using up-cycled materials, enhancing both environmental impact and accessibility for families in need and secure at least 10% of its fundraising target to sustain and scale these initiatives, over a period of 12 months.
Mapalo Invest
Uganda
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Mapalo Invest is a woman-led social enterprise founded by Honest Fortunate Kansiime in Uganda, redefining menstrual and maternity care through the Mapalo Pants, a biodegradable 2-in-1 eco-friendly product that combines the utility of sanitary pads with the comfort of underwear. Targeting girls, young women, elderly women and those who are unable to use conventional pads – such as girls and women with autism, physical disabilities or those in physically demanding jobs- Mapalo addresses menstrual health with a focus on dignity, affordability and ease of use, while actively reducing stigma and everyday barriers to hygiene. Designed for comfort, discretion, and reusability, the pants are especially suited for women in uniformed services, athletes and women with special needs.
Mapalo Invest will leverage RAMA Impact’s non-financial support to drive a 20% increase in revenue, generate 4 new jobs, and expand its reach by 20% – scaling distribution across schools, hospitals and community-based outlets to reach over 3,000 women and girls. The social enterprise also aims to diversify its product offerings, improve impact measurement systems, and fundraise at least 10% of its target over a period of 12 months