Over the years, persistent droughts and communal violence have caused many families to lose their livestock, the primary source of their livelihood. They are forced to move into towns and survive on relief food. While some can start small businesses through the support of their extended families, many still depend on handouts from the government. Lack of confidence, business experience and lack of information on existing opportunities to access funds continue to hold many women back.  The project will enable 100 women to acquire business skills, establish sustainable enterprises & gain the confidence to seek further support from existing national and county government funds. The increased income from their business will support their family needs &, therefore, improve their status in the family. Women's contributions to family finances will reduce cases of domestic violence & increase respectability for women in the household. Increased income means many children, especially girls, attend school. 

The project will support 100 women to form savings and loan group. Each group will consist of 10 members selected by the women. They will receive business training and the tools required to manage & run their groups' affairs. Members of the savings and loan group have no capital; therefore the project will provide them with the initial seed capital at no interest.