Soap Making Maman Katungu Kyarambi is a soap maker, working with her husband Kakule from their home in Butembo/ DRC. They started their soap-making business in March 2010 with their first loan of $50 from PMI. They then produced 2 boxes of soap per day to sell in their community. Savon Mileto (Mileto Soap) is what they named their product. In May 2010, two months later, they took a second loan for $100. In September they took their third loan for $200!

Savon Mileto workshop Wooden Molds for Soap Wooden Soap Cutter Mileto finished bar Soaps

Where is Maman Today? Today the couple is planning to increase production even further. Their working on a business plan with the help of PMI loan officer and will apply for a $1,000 loan which will be used to purchase a mixer to and as to hire two employees from the community. In March of 2011 with an ever-growing demand for their high-quality soap, they decided to increase production by taking a fourth loan of $400 (Only 12 months after their first loan). Priscilla Soheranda, PMI Loan Officer displays Savon Mileto Soap Maman Katungu Kyarambi

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