Kakuma refugee camp is home to 180,000 people with big-city talent and sky-high ambition.
Kakuma refugee camp is home to 180,000 people with big-city talent and sky-high ambition.
Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp is an entrepreneurial hub. An estimated 12% of the 180,000 refugees are business owners -- managing everything from internet cafes and barbershops to carpentry and financial services. Our new report explores how investments can further benefit Kakuma refugee camp and the local economy.
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