Ohala Kenya is a social venture committed to unlocking business and economic opportunities in Kenya’s Lake Victoria Region. We provide business skills training and create learning opportunities for owners and managers of small and medium businesses operating the region. We leverage our extensive network of financial partners and industry stakeholders to attract capital to the region.

In 2024, Ohala Kenya spearheaded the creation of the Lake Victoria Aquaculture Association, a membership organization whose aim is to transform the region’s aquaculture sector into a globally competitive and sustainable industry. Managed by Ohala Kenya, the Association gained rapid credibility following a bold advocacy move that included legal action against the government for enacting a set of regulations that many stakeholders deemed as detrimental to the industry. The lawsuit resulted in a court order suspending implementation of the regulations pending consultations with stakeholders.

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Ohala Kenya was founded by Pete Ondeng in 2021 and is registered in Kenya as a nonprofit foundation. With its administrative office in Kisumu, it operates with a small core team while actively building a diverse network of professional associates, including aquaculture specialists, trainers, legal and policy experts, and financial professionals, to enhance its impact and reach.