I’m Jackline Wangai, part of the management team at Katya Natures, where we specialize in crafting goat milk soap—our primary product that’s been transformative for people with all skin types. Enriched with neem oil, our soap provides additional skin benefits and has become the heart of our story.  

This journey began from a deeply personal place. My son was battling eczema, and after countless treatments failed, I discovered the skin-soothing properties of goat milk. I created a homemade soap for him, and the results were incredible—his skin began to heal. Encouraged by this success, I shared the product with friends who had similar struggles, and with their feedback, I refined the formula. Eventually, we reached a standard that was certified by KEBS, making it ready for commercial use. Today, we offer two main options: a 100g goat milk soap for KSh 240 and a 150g goat milk soap enriched with neem for KSh 750. 

Katya Natures is truly a team effort. I manage alongside five full-time employees—a director, an accountant, a production lead, a saleswoman, and a delivery coordinator. We’re committed to maintaining the highest standards, and our glowing Google reviews tell us we’re meeting our customers’ needs. 

Our growth has brought new challenges. We’re preparing for a potential listing with Naivas, one of Kenya's largest supermarket chains, which would require us to scale production significantly. Financial support is critical for us to meet this demand, as bulk production requires upfront investment. This is where the Jiinue Growth Program funding will be transformative. Through this Investor Readiness training, I’ve gained practical insights on LPOs and invoice discounting, helping me better understand the financial processes essential for our upcoming expansion. With this knowledge—and the potential financial support from Jiinue—we’re more confident about handling larger orders without disrupting our relationships with current distributors. 

Thank you Jiinue Growth Program for preparing us for the next phase of our business growth and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us as we work to bring the benefits of goat milk soap to more people across Kenya. 

Website: https://katyanatures.co.ke/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katya_natures