Kakuma Market Online — pre-launch concept for a trusted local marketplace in Kakuma.
Community impact concept

Partners, community impact, and opportunities

Kakuma Market Online can support local sellers, youth, skilled workers, families, and community groups by creating a trusted digital marketplace.

Who can partner with the project?

The idea can grow through collaboration with people and organizations already working in Kakuma.

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Local sellers

Shops, food sellers, clothes sellers, electronics sellers, and service providers.

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Youth groups

Delivery teams, product photographers, social media assistants, and digital workers.

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NGOs & CBOs

Livelihoods, youth employment, digital skills, business training, and community support programs.

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Schools & trainers

Tutors, digital trainers, language teachers, and skills development groups.

Community benefits

  • Helps small sellers reach more customers
  • Creates delivery and digital work for youth
  • Helps customers find products faster
  • Supports families through transparent packages
  • Builds business and digital skills in the community

Support needed

  • Business mentorship
  • Small startup equipment: phone, internet, camera, printing
  • Seller training and verification support
  • Delivery youth training
  • Website hosting and future dashboard development

Impact targets for first 3 months

These targets can help explain the project to partners and supporters.

50 sellers

Verified shops, small businesses, and skilled workers listed.

250 listings

Products and services across food, clothes, electronics, hygiene, and skills.

10 youth roles

Delivery, photography, onboarding, customer support, and social media.

100 orders

Tracked marketplace or support package orders during the pilot period.

🤝 Partner