Emerging stronger together: Our partnership with the French Embassy in Kenya, AFD and urban residents in combating COVID-19

Eunice Mbitha, a mother of 3 is a seasoned entrepreneur running several businesses in Nairobi’s Mukuru informal settlement. She owns house rental units where 10 households live, and a retail shop for household items. In the three decades she has lived in this area, Eunice has overcome many challenges, her biggest one being unemployment. As a result, she has learnt how to work and build networks that have aided in building her successful businesses.

Driving sustainability in cities through integrated waste management solutions