Building the Next Generation of Solar-Powered Green Innovators in Kakuma
In Kakuma — a community defined by resilience, creativity, and hope — young people are increasingly eager to develop sustainable livelihoods. Yet many lack access to practical, market-ready skills that can help them build green, future-proof businesses. Magharibi Light, through the Sustainable Green Business Youth Hub, is bridging this gap.
To empower youth in Kakuma with practical, income-generating skills in green technologies powered by clean, solar energy — shaping a new wave of climate-smart entrepreneurs and job creators.
420 individual applicants among them 52 women
110 business applicants
160 youth group applicants
Trained 240 (35%) young women
Between January and November 2025, we implemented an intensive green skills program
focusing on three key solar-powered technologies:
• Hydroponics – efficient food production using minimal water
• Cold Storage Solutions – solar-driven storage to reduce food waste
• Ice Block Production – solar-powered systems supporting
food preservation businesses
During this period, we successfully trained 250 youth, including 80 young women,
equipping them with both technical and business skills to participate meaningfully in the
green economy.
The demand for training is rapidly increasing. We now have over 500 additional applicants eagerly waiting to join the program — an indicator of both need and the transformative impact already seen in the community. With additional support, we can expand training opportunities and bring more youth into sustainable livelihoods.