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Scaling My Business: How Safaricom Offer Changed My Fortunes

Business had been tough months before the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in Kenya.

My shoes and clothes store somewhere on the streets of Kariokor had witnessed a worrying, gradual decrease in foot traffic.

This was despite everyone on the street knowing that no one was better than Omoka Fashions when it came to ‘drip’.

Over the years, I had built a loyal base of clients who kept returning for the fresh gear I was known for, having mastered the art of rummaging through bales of second-hand clothes at Gikomba, Nairobi.

Lipa Mdogo Mdogo: How Safaricom Offer Powered My Dreams

How much does a phone matter? Well, mine saved me when I needed it the most. Wrapping up a video call with my mother one evening, I couldn’t help but think of how I almost missed a video call weeks ago, a call that allowed me to smile as I ended the call with her.

Let me take you back to March, 2020, when Mutahi Kagwe in a blue shirt sent everyone scrambling for toilet paper in the supermarkets, when he announced the first case of Covid-19 in Kenya.

Bars Closed: Woman Turns Govt Directive Into Success Story

Working as a bar manager for the past 5 years has taught me one thing. I know nothing.

Each day brought along brand new challenges, lessons and buckets of drama. Huge buckets of it.

Try dealing with a drunkard who is convinced that he/she is a member of the Kenyatta family, and you'll understand why all employers insist on the importance of people skills.

"I can buy this entire bar" "Do you know who I am" are some of the most common statements in my line of work.

Co-op Bank Renews 95% Vehicle Finance Scheme

The Co-operative Bank has for the fifth year running, renewed the special Motor Vehicle Purchase Schemes established with major motor vehicle dealers, Isuzu East Africa Ltd and the Simba Corporation Group. The initiative is aimed at enabling Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to acquire vehicles they need at highly negotiated terms.

This special scheme makes the process of buying vehicles most affordable, with the bank financing up to 95% of the purchase price.