HACO, Mama Fua Partnership Equips Eldoret Cleaners with Skills to Boost Earnings

 

HACO Industries Homecare Category Manager, Joan Chege (L) presenting a certificate to  Brian Juma a participant(R) after a successful completion of the training.

Cleaning and laundry workers in Eldoret are gaining a pathway to higher incomes and improved service standards after HACO Industries Kenya Limited partnered with Mama Fua App Kenya to roll out targeted skills training for the informal sector.

The March 18 initiative brought together dozens of workers popularly known as “Mama Fua”for a hands-on programme designed to strengthen professionalism and efficiency in the fast-growing cleaning services industry.

Supported by HACO’s homecare brands SoSoft and ACE, the training focused on modern laundry techniques, proper fabric care, stain removal and adherence to hygiene standards. 

Participants were also taken through the safe and effective use of cleaning products to enhance results while maintaining safety at the workplace.

Speaking during the training, HACO Industries Home Care Category Manager Joan Chege said the programme reflects the company’s commitment to empowering grassroots entrepreneurs and strengthening local enterprise ecosystems.

“We recognise the important role cleaning and laundry professionals play in households across Kenya. By equipping them with practical skills and tools, we are enabling them to improve service quality, grow their businesses and increase their income opportunities,” she said.

The training was facilitated by Cleaning School Kenya, a subsidiary of Mama Fua, which specialises in professional cleaning education.

 In addition to technical skills, participants received financial literacy training aimed at helping them better manage their earnings, price their services competitively and build sustainable businesses.

Mama Fua App Kenya, which connects trained service providers with households and businesses, continues to champion the professionalisation of the sector by enhancing skills and linking workers to market opportunities.

Mama Fua representative Stephine Nguta said collaborations with private sector players are critical in improving both livelihoods and service delivery.

“Empowering cleaning professionals with the right skills and tools not only improves the quality of services offered but also creates sustainable opportunities for individuals and families who rely on this sector,” she noted.

The Eldoret training forms part of HACO Industries’ broader efforts to promote inclusive economic participation through skills development and entrepreneurship support.

Stakeholders say such initiatives are key to transforming the informal cleaning sector into a more structured and competitive industry capable of meeting growing demand while offering stable and improved incomes for workers.