KICK

KICK is an acronym for Kisumu Innovation Centre Kenya. KICK started as a company limited that took over from the Non Governmental Organization in 2005. KICK is a social enterprise that works with the youth, women and young men in Kisumu - Kenya to recycle, reuse and innovate concepts around environmental sustainability... Using recycled materials and invasive species from the wetlands around Lake Victoria in East Africa, KICK encourages local artisans to create hand made greeting cards, furniture and home decor. We also recycle copper wire from old fridge compressors, air conditioners, car alternators among others and use it to make unique greeting cards, wedding cards, gift bags, furniture among other unique items... We started as an Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in 1993 that was funded by the DFID. After a phase on Water Hyacinth Utilization, KICK developed tools and procedures that enabled us to move into the production and marketing phase. It is at this level (2005) that we..

Also known as: KICK Trading

Primary location: Kisumu Kenya