History
Jijenge Micro Business Solutions was founded in 2015 as a table banking organization aimed at fostering a savings culture among women's groups.
We started with five groups, with our first being Obulala in Samia Subcounty, Busia.
In 2018, Jijenge was officially registered as a company under the Companies Act of Kenya (Cap 488), transitioning into an informal microfinance institution serving various parts of Western Kenya.
Our journey began in Busia town, with our first branch located at Amukura House. Over time, we expanded, opening additional branches in Bungoma at Megon Plaza, and later in Sabatia-Butere, Kakamega, and Oyugis.
We continue to expand our footprint across the larger Western region.
By 2021, we had grown to serve 5,000 members across 400 groups. As we move forward, our growth strategy remains focused on meeting the evolving needs of our clients while expanding our reach.
Our objective
Jijenge's primary objective is to organize small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs into groups of 10 to 30 members who are already engaged in table banking or merry-go-round systems.
We provide training and extend small loans to these groups, while ensuring ongoing follow-up to maintain compliance.
Our strategy
Jijenge aims to promote collective fund pooling through facilitation and knowledge empowerment.
By bringing together like-minded individuals with a shared financial support goal, members contribute to a loan guarantee fund.
Jijenge partners with these groups, providing funding that can be loaned to individuals as working capital or invested in group enterprise projects.
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As a small business owner, I was referred to Jijenge Solutions in 2015. After joining, I secured my first loan of 10,000, which helped me buy a motorbike to reduce transportation costs. Since then, my business has grown from a kiosk to a retail shop with an eatery, thanks to Jijenge's support. Their flexible terms allowed me to expand, boost my stock, and even build my own shop. I'm now able to meet both family and business needs, and I owe my success to Jijenge Solutions.
Before working with Jijenge Solutions, I struggled to secure funding for community projects. A friend referred me, and after forming a group and completing training, I was able to get my first loan of 10,000. Jijenge also helped me acquire a water tank, providing a reliable water supply. I highly recommend Jijenge for anyone looking to grow their business or improve their socio-economic life.
I was referred to Jijenge in 2019, and after training and registration, I received my first loan of Ksh 10,000, which I used to grow my mini-shop. Jijenge's responsiveness and savings culture inspired me to take more loans, eventually allowing me to build my own shop and stop paying rent. Thanks to Jijenge, I can now meet my family and business needs.
