The HSF BizThrive Accelerator (Mama Vendor Edition) is a flagship program by the Hillary Sigei Foundation that empowers women in informal trade to achieve sustainable business growth and financial independence. Designed for market vendors, small-scale traders, and micro-entrepreneurs, the program provides essential business training, financial literacy, and mentorship tailored to their daily realities.
Participants gain practical knowledge in record keeping, pricing, customer service, and marketing while being introduced to digital tools and mobile banking platforms that enhance financial inclusion and efficiency. Through partnerships with financial institutions, the program also facilitates access to affordable credit and savings opportunities.
Beyond business skills, BizThrive fosters confidence, leadership, and community networking, helping women move from survival-based ventures to thriving enterprises. By supporting women as economic changemakers, the Hillary Sigei Foundation is driving inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and lasting empowerment in Kenya’s informal sector.