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About Us
Sote Hub is a leading Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) and a strong voice in the Blue Economy sector in Kenya and East Africa. Based at the Kenyan Coast in Mombasa, our mission is to grow a viable pipeline of ocean and inland water startups into industry leaders.
Over the last three years, we have worked with and supported over 800 MSMEs, including 300 high-value startups that are thriving in the Blue Economy, climate and digital spaces. Our approach includes business incubation and acceleration, guiding startups from ideation to market.
Our priority sectors now and in the next five years are:
- Blue Economy
- Climate Smart/Nature-based solutions
- Digitization
- Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is a critical sector for economic growth and development in Kenya. It employs over 70% of the country's population and contributes about 33% to the country's GDP
At Sote Hub, we recognize the importance of agriculture and are committed to promoting:
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Innovative Farming Technologies
- Access to predictable and high paying Markets for Farmers
- Access to service providers including crop insurance, input supply, financial service including affordable credit and extension.
The Blue Economy
Kenya's coastline along the Indian Ocean is home to a vast exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of approximately 230,000 km², providing opportunities for sustainable economic growth through the blue economy.
At Sote Hub, we focus on leveraging the potential of the Blue Economy in Kenya's coast to drive sustainable economic growth, improve livelihoods, and create job opportunities in these value chains:
- Fishing and Fish Handling
- Aquaculture
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Maritime Transport and Logistics
- Mangrove and other marine flora Conservation
- Vessel Repair and Maintenance
Climate Smart
Climate change is a significant threat to human society, and its impacts are already being felt around the world. Climate-smart initiatives seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to the changing climate, and build resilience to climate-related impacts.
At Sote Hub, we recognize the importance of climate-smart businesses and are committed to promoting practices that are environmentally sustainable and socially responsible, such as;
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Waste Management
- Water Conservation
Digitization
At Sote Hub, we recognize the importance of digitization in promoting sustainable economic growth and development. To help MSMEs improve their business efficiency, we offer a digital solutions program that provides training on how to leverage digital tools to streamline business operations and increase productivity.
Our digital solutions program covers a range of topics, including:
- Digital Marketing: We teach MSMEs how to leverage digital channels to reach a wider audience and grow their customer base. This includes training on social media marketing, search engine optimization, and email marketing.
- Website Fundamentals: We teach MSMEs how to create business websites and mobile apps using the No Code platform
- Customer Relationship Management: We provide training on how to use digital tools to manage customer relationships, including how to track customer interactions, respond to inquiries, and resolve issues.
Testimonials
Here's what some of our clients have to say about their experience working with Sote Hub.
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