National Duka Owners Umbrella Organization

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The Changamka Festival is back and promises to be the biggest platform for Kenyan manufacturers to connect directly with consumers and business partners. Organized by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), this vibrant event is all about empowering local businesses and showcasing Kenyan-made products. The National Duka Owners Umbrella Organization (NDO) will be there with a dedicated booth! From November 5th to 9th at the KICC, come interact with us and explore how we’re working to bring quality, locally manufactured products to market. Let’s talk about how we can help facilitate your business entry and growth in the market. Be part of the movement! Join us and be inspired by the spirit of #BuyKenyaBuildKenya 🇰🇪. 📍 Event: Changamka Festival 📅 Date: 5th - 9th November 📍 Location: KICC, Nairobi #ChangamkaFestival2024 #SupportLocal #KenyanManufacturers #NationalDukaOwners #BuyKenyaBuildKenya #EmpowerLocal

🚀 Empowering Micro Retailers in Kisumu County 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that the National Duka Owners Umbrella Organization(NDO) is partnering with the COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KISUMU to address both the challenges and opportunities facing micro-retailers in the region. This partnership is aimed at creating an inclusive and sustainable business environment for the hardworking Duka owners who are the backbone of our local economy. A special thanks to Farida Salim, CEC Member for Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Marketing, and Caroline Agwanda, Advisor to the Governor on Disability Affairs for their inspiring leadership and commitment to supporting inclusivity and growth among Kisumu's micro-enterprises. Their guidance has been instrumental in shaping our agenda. We are also excited to work alongside dedicated partners, including Unaitas Sacco, Dash Foods, Aspendos Dairy Limited, TechnoServe (represented by Elsie Ngina, Program Manager), and The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)-MSME Authority. Together, we’re committed to providing micro-retailers with the resources, training, and networks they need to thrive. The discussions focused on: Access to Financing through partnerships with financial institutions like Unaitas Sacco. Product Innovation & Distribution with contributions from Aspendos Dairy Limited and Dash Foods Business Development Programs led by TechnoServe and National Duka Owners Umbrella Organization to build resilient micro-enterprise ecosystems Inclusive Business Policies ensuring opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities, in line with Kisumu County’s values This collaboration marks a new chapter in creating an empowering business landscape that fosters growth, resilience, and inclusivity for Kisumu’s micro-retailers. We’re excited to see the impact of this initiative in the coming months! Let’s build stronger, more inclusive communities together! 🌍🤝 #MicroRetailersEmpowerment #NDOinKisumu #InclusiveGrowth #DukaEconomy #MSMEKenya #KisumuCounty #PublicPrivatePartnership #FinancialInclusion #TradeAndTourism #InclusiveTrade #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #TechnoServeKenya #AspendosDairy #UnitasSacco #MSEAuthority

It was an honor to lead the “Challenges of Last-Mile Distribution” panel at TechnoServe’s Market Linkages event organised by 'Implementing Inclusive Growth Strategies (IIGS)' program funded by Visa Foundation and the Millers for Nutrition program . The insights shared highlighted the innovative approaches key players are using to unlock value and address the unique needs of last-mile retailers. Here are some takeaways: 💡 Pezesha’s Embedded Finance empowers #retailers by integrating credit directly into suppliers’ workflows. This helps retailers access critical working #capital while building creditworthiness and improving financial literacy.Thank you Hilda Moraa for great insights. 🚀 Kyosk.app’s Eunie Khimulu Nyakundi discussed how their scaling Strategy leverages local #partnerships, warehouses, and #data-driven insights to reach underserved areas efficiently. The platform provides bulk ordering and last-mile delivery solutions, expanding their footprint in East and West Africa. 🌍 Bopinc’s 2Scale Market Activation Model (ATEAR: Attention, Trust, Experience, Action, Retention) shared by Njeru George focuses on deep consumer #engagement and cross-value chain partnerships, ensuring products reach and resonate with low-income communities. 🏪 National Duka Owners Umbrella Organization's Eric Mathenge reminded us that #Dukas are more than retailers – they’re community hubs. The organisation work to bringing Duka owners across the country together as members,support them to aggregate inventories and address supply chain challenges . It was clear that many of the challenges in last-mile distribution are, in fact, opportunities waiting to be unlocked through innovative #collaborations . Joyce Njogu, MCIM, Kenya Association of Manufacturers called on the stakeholders in the room to commit to collaborative partnerships. Monica Githige Elizabeth Cushny Elsie NginaCatherine Mwangi, MScCarolyne Maina

Bravo #SimplyFoods, #NDO will continue to collaborate with you in ensuring the #BOP consumers in the micro retail space access this #nutritious product.

🤝 Handshake announcement! Excited to share an exciting partnership with Citi East Africa, National Duka Owners Umbrella Organization, and TechnoServe Kenya to pilot a supply chain finance solution tailored for micro-retailers. 💡 This pilot initiative aims to design and test innovative finance models that meet the unique needs of Kenya’s micro retailers. Deep gratitude to Martin Mugambi, CEO, Citi Bank Kenya, Eric Mathenge, NDO Coordinator for forging this transformative partnership. We are excited to co-create and build a collaborative effort that will empower local businesses, drive economic growth, and generate new learnings in creating #sharedvalue in the #microretail sector. Alice Waweru Elsie Ngina Adrian Ackeret Ijangolet “Ija” Ogwang Renata Sagatauskė Grace Wachori

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The building up of a formidable force, NDO The National Duka Owners Umbrella Organization (NDO) is an association/collective body representing the interests of shop (duka) owners. The organization, registered by Micro and Small Enterprise Authority, typically aim to support its members drawn across the republic of Kenya, through advocacy, connecting to resources, and facilitating networking opportunities. Our objectives in a nutshell: 1. Advocacy: Representing the interests of duka owners to government bodies and other stakeholders to influence policy and regulations that affect small businesses. 2. Networking: Creating opportunities for duka owners to connect, share experiences, and collaborate on business initiatives. 3. Training and Development: Offering workshops, training sessions, and resources to help duka owners improve their business operations, customer service, and management skills. 4. Access to Resources: Providing information on funding, supplies, and other resources that can help duka owners run their businesses more effectively. 5. Legal Assistance: Helping members address and navigate legal issues related to business operations, including permits, licensing, and compliance with local laws. MSMEs carry in themselves a seed of growth if given necessary conditions of germination and growth. Such conditions includes; access to funding, information, market, favourable government policies and training. #Formalization of the sector draws the attention of the eco system players to work together with the traders. This enables conversations to ensue concerning #quality products, #competitive prices improved #supply chain and removal of unhealthy competition. The disconnect between #public #policy implementers like #KRA is bridged through the formalized association. Are we talking about numbers alone? Certainly not. The micro economic unit of production, retail shop activities are being amplified to increase efficiency. The improved production will fuel the economy through creation of employment for the youth and increased level of income. This is the source of economic growth. This of course is aggregate terms, the macro level. Jean Baptiste Say's Law, 'supply creates its own demand'. The growth capacity of micro retails will fuel demand for more products from the manufacturers and processors. This means more jobs, growth of manufacturing sector. I mean, its a whole amplification which leads to #economic growth. The targeted growth of 24% for private investment in #vision2030 blue print is far from being realized. Through thriving of this sector, we look forward to closing the gap and surpass. The organization gonna make large imprints now and forever more. Watch this space

The building up of a formidable force, NDO The National Duka Owners Umbrella Organization (NDO) is an association/collective body representing the interests of shop (duka) owners. The organization, registered by Micro and Small Enterprise Authority, typically aim to support its members drawn across the republic of Kenya, through advocacy, connecting to resources, and facilitating networking opportunities. Our objectives in a nutshell: 1. Advocacy: Representing the interests of duka owners to government bodies and other stakeholders to influence policy and regulations that affect small businesses. 2. Networking: Creating opportunities for duka owners to connect, share experiences, and collaborate on business initiatives. 3. Training and Development: Offering workshops, training sessions, and resources to help duka owners improve their business operations, customer service, and management skills. 4. Access to Resources: Providing information on funding, supplies, and other resources that can help duka owners run their businesses more effectively. 5. Legal Assistance: Helping members address and navigate legal issues related to business operations, including permits, licensing, and compliance with local laws. MSMEs carry in themselves a seed of growth if given necessary conditions of germination and growth. Such conditions includes; access to funding, information, market, favourable government policies and training. #Formalization of the sector draws the attention of the eco system players to work together with the traders. This enables conversations to ensue concerning #quality products, #competitive prices improved #supply chain and removal of unhealthy competition. The disconnect between #public #policy implementers like #KRA is bridged through the formalized association. Are we talking about numbers alone? Certainly not. The micro economic unit of production, retail shop activities are being amplified to increase efficiency. The improved production will fuel the economy through creation of employment for the youth and increased level of income. This is the source of economic growth. This of course is aggregate terms, the macro level. Jean Baptiste Say's Law, 'supply creates its own demand'. The growth capacity of micro retails will fuel demand for more products from the manufacturers and processors. This means more jobs, growth of manufacturing sector. I mean, its a whole amplification which leads to #economic growth. The targeted growth of 24% for private investment in #vision2030 blue print is far from being realized. Through thriving of this sector, we look forward to closing the gap and surpass. The organization gonna make large imprints now and forever more. Watch this space