Kamakowa Jam Taka CBO

07/07/2026

After six months of unwavering dedication and continuous saving, Kamakowa Jamtaka has officially been crowned the top savings group in the region under the Wezesha Mama programme.
This incredible milestone showcases a true masterclass in financial discipline by the women of Kamakowa Jam Taka CBO, proving that commitment and strategic saving can create powerful opportunities.
​Having successfully mastered foundational savings, the group is now advancing to the next exciting phase of the programme, where the focus will shift toward scaling their enterprises for long-term, sustainable impact.
​This life-changing initiative is funded by the M-Pesa Foundation and implemented by Hand in Hand Eastern Africa , working together to empower women and foster economic resilience.

05/06/2026

We join the world in commemorating the 2026 as we join hands in the global call for climate action. Restoring our relationship with nature. For climate and for our future.

11/05/2026

Over the weekend, we were happy to host a delegation from Mathare, Nairobi, for a day as part of their 3-day exchange visit to Kisumu, thanks to Muungano wa Wanavijiji

​We spent the day showing them our different projects, including:
​Glass cutting and soap making
​Our hatchery
​Plastic recycling

​It was a great time to share ideas on how to make these activities a sustainable way to earn a living. We also discussed best practices that they can take back and use within their own groups in Mathare. Helping each other grow is how we build stronger communities

29/04/2026

22/04/2026

Turning a liability into an asset: We are engineering a cleaner, wealthier future for Obunga, one upcycled material at a time. Read the full story here:

A youth and women cooperative in Kisumu’s Obunga is converting waste into organic fertiliser and income through recycling and Black Soldier Fly farming.

20/04/2026

Kamakowa Jam Taka CBO , through Kisumu Waste Pickers Welfare Association (KIWAPWA) and in partnership with Kisumu County Government, had a successful benchmarking visit to Griinscom Farm in Nakuru.
The visit focused on learning and exchanging ideas on advancing zero-waste practices and organic waste management as part of our pilot project funded by Centre for Environmental Justice And Development - CEJAD

We were inspired by the innovative approaches and practical solutions demonstrated at the farm. We also looked into how we can embark on market waste management and the commercialization of products from organic waste, such as frass fertilizer from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production, to ensure long-term sustainability.

04/04/2026

Big thanks to Orinda Roseline, Nick Koyoo, Radz Favorite, Okebe Syprose II

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

23/03/2026

"Big wins from small changes!
Since introducing our clients to the simple 2 bin system for waste separation at source, we've seen the volume of recyclable materials double.Cleaner streams mean higher-quality recyclables, less contamination, and better value when sold — translating directly to more income for us as waste pickers.

This is proof that when households separate waste properly, everyone benefits: the environment stays cleaner, recycling becomes more efficient, and informal workers like us earn a fairer living.

Thank you to our amazing clients for embracing this change — you're making a real difference in our communities and livelihoods! Let's keep building a circular economy together.

20/03/2026

The Centre for Environmental Justice And Development - CEJAD team, led by Executive Director Mr. Griffins Ochieng, paid us a visit to assess the proposed space for the Advancing Zero Waste and Organic Waste Management Project in Obunga settlement.

The project promotes a circular economy approach at the grassroots level, reducing landfill burden, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing waste, and fostering economic resilience through sustainable, local based enterprises.

18/03/2026

Today, on 2026, we join the global community in celebrating the transformative power of recycling under the inspiring theme: “Don’t Think Waste. Think Opportunity.” This year’s theme challenges us to reframe discarded materials not as end of life refuse, but as valuable resources that drive innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.

What we once viewed as waste is now recognized as the "Seventh Resource" a key to building a circular economy, reducing pollution, conserving natural resources, and creating new opportunities for businesses and communities worldwide.

Let’s shift our mindset: every item we recycle today can become tomorrow’s raw material, job creator, or solution to climate challenges. Small actions like proper sorting, supporting recycling initiatives, and choosing sustainable products—add up to massive impact. Together, let’s turn waste into opportunity and build a greener, more prosperous future for all.