Market Spotlight: City Park Market
City Park Market, located on Limuru Road in Nairobi, Kenya, has been a crucial trading hub since its founding in 1932. The market serves as a central point for small-scale traders and vendors who rely on its ecosystem for their daily business operations. It is directly connected to several farming communities, including Kinungi, Kimende, and […]
CoAmana at the Small Foundation Gathering
February 24-25, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya Small Foundation recently hosted its annual partner gathering in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together a diverse group of investors, network managers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs in Africa’s SME space. The event aimed to address the unique challenges facing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the continent and explore innovative solutions for […]
The Role and Rise of Women in Trade and Leadership in Africa
Markets in Africa are built on networks of small businesses, many of which are heavily populated by women. In agricultural markets signed up on Amana Market, women make up over 56% of traders, actively shaping local economies through their entrepreneurial efforts. Yet, despite their numbers, we observed that 98% of market leadership positions in these […]