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Welcome to the 2025/26 Master's research phase with NairoBits. This period is intentionally designed for you to utilize your expertise in developing and applying innovative, evidence-based methodologies that will directly empower Kenyan Social Enterprises to achieve operational excellence. Your critical research will play a vital role in optimizing their internal strategic planning, fostering sustainable organizational growth, and ultimately helping them accelerate scaling and increase their measurable community impact.
Kiseki Limited
About Kiseki Limited
Founded in 2018, Kiseki (K) LTD is a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable environmental solutions across Kenya, with a growing vision for East and Central Africa. The company transforms waste challenges into opportunities by advancing resource recovery, recycling, and reducing environmental impact for a wide range of clients. With a strong commitment to the circular economy, Kiseki (K) LTD demonstrates sustainable impact through tangible, measurable results.
Suggested project & deliverables
Kiseki Limited seeks support from the S-Bize program in strengthening bottle collection from communities. This will boost the number of bottles available for reuse or conversion, thereby increasing revenue. In turn, it will allow Kiseki to engage more disadvantaged community members, providing them with steady and dignified employment, while contributing to environmental conservation by reducing glass waste pollution.
Amani Kibera
About Amani Kibera
Amani Kibera is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young mothers (aged 15 and above) and women with disabilities in the Kibera community. The organization provides livelihood opportunities through a social enterprise model. Programs focus on skills training for making products like make-up pouches, tote bags, and laptop sleeves. This work promotes economic independence and social inclusion, allowing women to earn a dignified income and support community development.
suggested project & deliverables
Amani Kibera suggests a project on the Social Enterprise Empowerment Initiative for Young Mothers. This initiative addresses the economic vulnerability faced by young mothers in Kibera who lack sustainable income. The project provides training in product production, financial literacy, savings groups, and market linkages to generate a steady income. Support from the S-Bize program will help the organization scale training, improve product quality, and expand market access, amplifying impact on mothers and families.
YouthPrinua
About YouthPrinua
YouthPrinua is a community-based organisation, operating in the Ruaraka and Mathare informal settlements, with a mission to empower youth and women through circular economy solutions and social innovation. The organization exists to transform waste into economic opportunity, fostering environmental stewardship, improving livelihoods, and promoting climate resilience. By focusing on education, skills development, and collaborative action, YouthPrinua advances equity and inclusivity, creating pathways for cleaner environments and shared prosperity. Its business model draws a significant 60% of its revenue from circular economy initiatives and is holistically aligned with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including No Poverty (Goal 1), Clean Water and Sanitation (Goal 6), and Responsible Consumption and Production (Goal 12).
suggested project & deliverables
YouthPrinua project is centred on scaling their “Recycle for Water” initiative, which links waste management to clean water access in informal settlements. Through this model, YouthPrinua mobilizes youth to collect, sort, and recycle waste, creating jobs and generating revenue. This revenue is reinvested directly into clean water access points and community water projects, reducing pollution and improving health. The organization seeks support from the S-Bize program to scale this project and strengthen its business systems.
DPAK Sacco Society
About DPAK Sacco Society
DPAK Sacco Society Ltd. is a Kenyan-registered, for-profit social enterprise (Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization) based in Nairobi, dedicated to promoting the financial inclusion and empowerment of domestic workers both in Kenya and abroad. Established to address the financial vulnerability, poor literacy, and exploitation often faced by this community, DPAK Sacco provides a safe, formal platform for managing income, building assets, and accessing capital. The Sacco’s model centres on providing affordable savings and credit facilities coupled with essential financial literacy education to equip members with the practical skills needed for budgeting, debt management, and future planning. By focusing on this financially excluded segment, DPAK Sacco directly supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 1: No Poverty and Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, thereby strengthening the financial resilience and stability of the families its members serve.
suggested project & deliverables
DPAK Sacco suggests a project centered on scaling their proven “Money-Wise Domestic Workers Program” to improve financial resilience and long-term economic stability for thousands more domestic workers. The organization seeks support through the S-Bize program to scale this proven financial literacy model, which integrates practical training on budgeting, savings, and debt management with direct access to DPAK Sacco’s safe, affordable financial services. This project is directly aimed at breaking the cycle of financial vulnerability and dependence on predatory lending, which currently traps this community. By expanding the reach of the “Money-Wise” program, DPAK Sacco aims to significantly increase savings uptake, improve household stability, and ultimately uplift one of the most financially excluded groups in Kenya and the Middle East.