Safaricom Ethiopia and UN-Habitat Launch $300,000 Kiosk Project in Addis Ababa
Under the partnership, the organizations will jointly invest $300,000 to support the construction of 100 kiosks across Addis Ababa.
Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation has partnered with UN-Habitat and Addis Ababa city authorities to launch the Addis Tesfa Phase One Kiosk Project, an initiative aimed at creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities in the Ethiopian capital.
The partnership was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding involving Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation, UN-Habitat, the Addis Ababa City Labor and Skills Bureau, and the Workplace Premises Development and Administration Agency.
The agreement was signed by representatives from the participating organizations, including Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation, Addis Ababa city officials, UN-Habitat, and other key stakeholders.
Under the partnership, the organizations will jointly invest $300,000 to support the construction of 100 kiosks across Addis Ababa. UN-Habitat is contributing $100,000, while Safaricom Ethiopia is providing $200,000 toward the project.
The initiative is expected to create sustainable income opportunities for more than 200 vulnerable individuals, including unemployed residents and returnees seeking to rebuild their livelihoods.
The Addis Tesfa Phase One Kiosk Project is designed to support economic inclusion by providing beneficiaries with access to business premises and opportunities to participate in income-generating activities.
Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation said the project demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when the private sector, government institutions and development partners work together toward common social and economic goals.
The collaboration also aligns with broader efforts to promote community development, job creation and economic empowerment in Ethiopia, particularly among vulnerable populations facing barriers to employment and entrepreneurship.
By combining public, private and development sector resources, the initiative aims to strengthen local communities while contributing to Addis Ababa’s wider socio-economic development objectives.
