The difference we're making.

Ziya is building a different way for entrepreneurs and communities to access capital, one built around trust, participation and the financial systems people already use.

The difference in numbers.

  • 18,761+

    MSMEs reached

  • 1,297

    New members reached in August

  • 95%

    Women members

  • 90.7%

    Members who have accessed financing

Data shown for the latest reporting period.

Impact in action.

  1. Expanding entrepreneurship in Kwale

    The first entrepreneurship cohorts in Kwale were completed in August 2026.

    Additional cohorts covering Waa and Kombani were prepared, extending Ziya's entrepreneurship support to more communities in Kwale.

    Read the report

  2. Bringing healthcare closer to communities

    More than 600 patients were served during a two-day medical camp at Nyari Dispensary in Ganze.

    The medical camp was organised through the Zeinabiya Foundation, while work also progressed on water access at the Vimburuni borehole site.

    Read the report

  3. Bringing capital into local livelihoods

    KES 1M was allocated to support the fish value chain in Coastal Kenya.

    Through the AfroMarine Samaki initiative, the funding is supporting fishermen and Mama Karanga vendors as the programme moves into implementation.

    Read the report

Real stories of impact.

Agnes Wairimu: Kongowea Lights

Agnes Wairimu’s story shows what Ziya's impact looks like at the individual level, beyond the numbers and reports.

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