The first Majipreneurs Summit in Kenya brought together 170 WASH entrepreneurs, investors, development partners, utilities, policymakers and other sector stakeholders in Nairobi on 15–16 April 2026.
Held under the theme “Shaping the Ecosystem. Navigating Opportunities. Building Impactful WASH Enterprises,” the Summit created a space for the WASH entrepreneurship ecosystem to connect, share experiences and explore how Kenya can build a stronger ecosystem for impactful WASH enterprises.
The Summit featured a Hackathon, Investor Pitch Room, thematic side events, MajiTalent, the MajiMarketplace, expert discussions, co-creation sessions and networking. Thirty young entrepreneurs developed solutions to real challenges faced by Fresh Life and Nazava, while 13 WASH enterprises pitched their businesses to investors and funders.
This report captures the key discussions, insights and emerging initiatives from the Summit, including efforts to strengthen public-private collaboration, improve access to finance, support WASH talent and build stronger connections across the sector. Read the full report to learn more about the conversations and initiatives shaping Kenya’s WASH entrepreneurship ecosystem.