About Ohala
Inspiring Business Success
Ohala Kenya is a social venture committed to unlocking business and economic opportunities in Kenya’s Lake Victoria Region. The Foundation has been instrumental in establishing the Lake Victoria Aquaculture (LVA) Association, an industry group fostering strategic collaboration among diverse aquaculture stakeholders in the Lake Region.
Through our Ohala Academy, we provide business training, coaching and tailored technical assistance. It also helps participants to access a range of financial products, including work capital loans, grants and long-term growth financing.
Ohala Kenya was founded by Pete Ondeng in 2021 and is registered in Kenya as a nonprofit foundation. It is governed by an international board and has its administrative office in Kisumu County.
Our Three Pillars
Lake Victoria Aquaculture
The Lake Victoria Aquaculture (LVA) Association, managed by ohala Kenya, is an industry association that aims to unite and empower diverse aquaculture stakeholders in Kenya’s Lake Region.
The Ohala Academy
The Ohala Academy is an entrepreneurship support facility for young owners of small businesses in the Lake region. It provides business training, coaching and tailored technical assistance.
Business Forums and Events
We create forums that bring together individuals and organizations from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to address issues that are important to business development in the Lake region.