Stories of change.

Behind every number is a person, a business and a community. Meet the entrepreneurs and communities using Ziya to access capital, build businesses and create opportunities.

In their own words

  • Agnes Wairimu

    Kongowea Lights · Kongowea, Mombasa

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

  • Elizabeth Nyange

    From first capital to business growth

    Elizabeth's story follows her journey from accessing her first Ziya financing to using capital to support the growth of her business.

  • Victoria

    Grocery shop

    Victoria, who runs a grocery shop, shares how Ziya’s support helped her manage daily challenges and made running her shop easier and more sustainable.

  • Winfred Mambui

    Kongowea Market · Kongowea, Mombasa

    Winfred opens up about her journey with Ziya: her story, how she has grown and what being a member has meant to her.

  • Nicholas Mwayaa

    Boda boda rider

    “How Ziya changed my life”: the story of boda boda rider Nicholas Mwayaa.

  • Aisha Matano

    Mtongwe Petuko · Mtongwe, Mombasa

    Meet Aisha Matano from Mtongwe Petuko, in a Ziya member testimonial.

  • Rahila Mohamed

    Juice business

    Before Ziya, Rahila says she had to rely on high-interest informal lenders or go without stock when her fridge broke down. Through her Ziya group, she accessed capital, repaid it gradually and was preparing to use her next financing cycle to get a freezer for her juice business.

Out in the community

  • Supporting hustlers and vendors

    Community · Mombasa

    Team Ziya showing love and support to hustlers and vendors in Mombasa.

  • Group leaders meeting

    Strengthening our community

    Ziya group leaders come together to strengthen the groups they lead.

  • Team Ziya in Rabai

    Outreach programme · Mamrui, Rabai

    The team spent time with members and group leaders in Mamrui, listening to their experiences and strengthening the community.