Financial Solutions to Social Problems
In my short time at CoAmana, I have come to realize that a common theme is unlearning and relearning. Anybody from a financial background reading this will understand how hard it is to let go of all the rules, expectations and viewpoints that have come to be a crucial part of us. Before joining CoAmana […]
Trust: Because We Kept Showing Up
Even though Halima was not present for the CSA day in Abuja in 2021, she told me how excited she was about the success of the event and how she hoped to attend one in the future. When describing the event, she said, “We are happy that our company is growing and we trust that it will be better for us all.”
I Can See a Future…
There are very few joys in life that surpass coming face to face with people that have been impacted by your work, especially if most of your work revolves around a computer screen. As a result of the partnerships we have built over the years, Amana Market has undertaken various projects that have resulted in […]
Sadiki’s 5,000 Magunia: A Story of Data, Information and Growth
From Giakanga to King’ong’o, Sadiki’s Ubora maize flour is widely regarded as the best quality maize flour in the Nyeri region of Kenya. Restaurants, households and even traders contact Sadiki on an almost daily basis to buy some Ubora flour. There is a popular saying that the best ugali in Nyugali is made with Ubora […]
Finding Allies – Issue 1: Unlearning
Welcome to the ‘finding allies’ section of our renewed newsletter ‘Tuamke’, where we take you on a journey with us through our process of unlearning and relearning. We will share monthly articles, videos, and audios addressing how development, technology and business can be more inclusive. CoAmana has been working for 4 years to understand the […]
The Start of Something New
Dear readers, Since the last time you heard from us, so much has happened; we have grown, we have learnt, our goals are much closer and we are excited to share it all with you as you join us on our journey. Join us as we start something new. Sometimes we reminisce on how far […]