Hundreds of residents turned up to access crucial government services during the third phase of the Gava Mashinani initiative in Lopur Ward, Turkana West Sub-County.
The programme uses the outreach model to avail scores of government services at grassroots locations.
The exercise is supported by the IKEA Foundation through the LIFT-NK programme and implemented by BOMA via the Kakuma Biashara Huduma Centre.
Michael Musyoki, the centre's Manager, said the initiative provides streamlined access to vital business services for both refugees and host community members. "The programme addresses service gaps by offering a one-stop service point for business registration and compliance for small and medium enterprises," Musyoki said. "People can now acquire business permits and licenses more easily, enabling them to comply with revenue requirements and grow their ventures." BOMA's Gava Mashinani Programme Manager, Chris Sunday, said the mobile nature of the initiative helps overcome logistical barriers in remote regions. "We bring services directly to the people, especially in areas where distance has long been a challenge," Sunday noted.
