A former enterprise owner who lost his business to overwhelming debt has received a vital financial boost from a Nairobi corporate director.
Loise Kamanu, the founder and director of Sifa Crafts Limited, extended a hand of help by donating Ksh 50,000 to assist the man by the name Powel Ochieng in his recovery.
The cash donation was presented as part of an online community relief effort aimed at helping Powel manage his financial obligations.
A Timely Cash Contribution
Understanding the pressures of the branding and stitching trade, Kamanu decided to offer direct support to Powel.
Online campaigner Ndungu Nyoro publicly shared news of the gift, describing the occasion as Powel's Day. Nyoro announced the gesture in a statement detailing the contribution.
Nyoro confirmed that Powel was extremely happy and grateful for the support, adding that community members are rising upagain
“And Powel is extremely happy and grateful. We are rising up again,” he added.
Sifa Crafts in a separate post confirmed the donation, by posting a video of Powel receiving his donation.
“We had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Powel at our workshop & Support him to get back to business. His story resonated with us deeply, as we are in the same field. We will stand with Mr.Powel in this moment and shall support a fellow business person till he stands on his feet again,” the post read.
Who are Sifa Crafts
The donor, Loise Kamanu, built her own company in the same sector from humble beginnings. She founded Sifa Crafts Limited from a bedroom corner during her maternity leave, relying on just a laptop and a printer.
Today, Sifa Crafts Limited operates as a branding, printing, and promotional merchandise in downtown Nairobi.
