Our History

Our History

SMART NAKURU, founded in 2000, is a community-based organization addressing local social challenges. Officially registered in 2004, it partnered with Aid for Trade (now Community Development Network) in 2009, receiving 21 sewing machines to support underprivileged women. In 2010, additional tools were provided by Tools with a Mission (UK) and Tools to WORK (Netherlands). By 2014, a community-supported workshop was built to train 40 women in sewing. Celebrating 20 years in 2024, SMART NAKURU hosted events like tree planting and sought support for trainees. By 2030, it plans to expand to Mautuma, Kakamega County, empowering 500 women and youth.

Who we are

Smart Nakuru is a registered community-based organization located in Mautuma Village, Lugari sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. The goal of Smart Nakuru is to provide sustainable solutions to women and youth by equipping them with alternative livelihood skills to support their family wellbeing.

Mission: To equip underprivileged women and adolescent girls with vocational training, including sewing skills, for sustainable livelihoods.
Objective: To enable young adolescent girls and mothers to gain sustainable employment for improved socio-economic well-being through vocational skill training.
Vision: Increase family income and reduce poverty levels in the community.
Targeted Groups: Underprivileged women, adolescent girls (particularly young mothers), the unemployed, and widows.

Our Approach

Core Values

Integrity

We maintain the highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior in all our operations.

Innovation

We embrace creative solutions and new approaches to community development.

Impact

We measure our success by the positive change we create in our community.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships to achieve shared goals and build stronger communities.

Respect

We treat everyone with dignity, valuing diversity and fostering inclusivity in all our programs.

Sustainability

We prioritize long-term impact by promoting practices that ensure lasting benefits for future generations.

Why Empowernment?

Community Impact Sustainable Development Partnerships Community Support

At Smart Nakuru, we believe that empowered communities are the foundation of sustainable development and a brighter future. Our mission to uplift underprivileged women, adolescent girls, and youth is deeply rooted in addressing the challenges that hinder socio-economic progress in rural Kenya.

  1. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
  2. Promoting Gender Equality
  3. Building Resilient Communities
  4. Encouraging Sustainable Development
  5. Creating a Ripple Effect of Positive Change
  6. Unlocking Human Potential

At Smart Nakuru, empowering communities is not just a mission—it is a commitment to creating a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a world of equality, resilience, and shared prosperity. Together, we can build stronger communities, one skill at a time.

Our Impact

89+

Women Empowered

200+

Sports equipments delivered

50+

Donated school uniforms

5+

Partner Organizations

Our Partners

Partner 1

Stichting Africa

Partner 2

Deal Foundation

Partner 3

Wilde Ganzen Foundation

Partner 4

Lord Tarverners

Partner 5

Mission Assist

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