Maureen Odera\u2019s love for baking was kindled in the halls of Highland Bakers School. Starting her
\njourney in a modest thatched house, her aspirations reached new heights, leading her to further
\nher skills at Utalii College. Maureen\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit found its first home at Kibuye Market,
\nwhere she, along with two dedicated individuals, breathed life into her baking dreams, shaping the
\nfoundations of what would become Modesh Bakers.<\/p>\n
However, the challenges of 2020, marked by the global pandemic, hit her business hard. An unexpected demolition added to her woes, forcing her to sell her baked goods door-to-door to nearby clients. But Maureen\u2019s resilient spirit and unyielding passion led her to KIRDI\u2019s incubation, offering her a chance to rebuild and rejuvenate her cherished venture. The adversities became steppingstones, reshaping her business approach and reinforcing her resolve.<\/p>\n
The valuable lessons from the MSME program played a pivotal role in Modesh Bakers\u2019 resurgence. Maureen mastered the intricacies of the Business Model Canvas and honed her record-keeping skills, elements crucial for the thriving trajectory of her business. Maureen Odera\u2019s journey is a testament to resilience and passion, a story of rising, reinventing, and reaching new peaks in the baking world, illuminating the path for aspiring entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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