WE PRODUCE CLOTHING FOR INTERNATIONAL BRANDS THAT SHAPE A BETTER WORLD FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET.

AN ETHICAL
APPROACH

People first — SOKO Kenya is a people first company that invests in the skills of our team and ensures that we are a living wage employer. Our pricing structures ensure we fairly remunerate our employees so they and their families can thrive. We also engage with partners to bring education, skills and female empowerment to the wider community via our Community Trust and Kujuwa Initiative.

Environmental responsibility — Through solar panels, rainwater collection and waste up-cycling, SOKO Kenya is a sustainable clothing factory in Kenya which enhances life, adds value to customers and minimises our environmental footprint.

We have always believed in equality, and quality of life for all. With these values at our core, we can produce quality garments which improve the quality of life for our employees and customers alike.

SO HOW DO WE WORK?

SOKO ​Factory — the commercial arm, partnering with designers and fashion brands across the globe to deliver a more sustainable future. Prioritising ethical clothing production practices. Located in the coastal town of Kikambala, our factory operates within Kenya’s Export Processing Zone (EPZ).

SOKO Community​ ​Trust — strives to develop and enhance the social, environmental and economic skills of local communities through a variety of workshops and training. The Community​ ​Trust also runs the Stitching Academy and our female sexual health programme, the Kujuwa Initiative, working to reduce period poverty in Kenya.

WHO DO WE WORK WITH?

We work with fashion brands and retailers from all around the world, bringing their vision of high-quality beautiful garments to life. Some of these clients support our Community Trust work and some of our Community Trust supporters and funders just appreciate what we do. If you are interested in partnering with us, we’d love to speak with you.

  • Asos
  • Alemais
  • Aspiga
  • Eliza Cristoph
  • Endelea
  • Origin
  • Wales Bonner
  • Wild Rose
  • Zuri

  • "We would highly recommend SOKO Kenya to other brands seeking ethical and sustainable manufacturing partners. Our collaboration with SOKO Kenya has demonstrated their commitment to making a real impact."

    Kelly Elkin, Head of Environmental and Social Impact, ALÉMAIS

  • "SOKO Kenya is the ideal partner with the expertise, and capacity to assist us in increasing our production quantities whilst always prioritising quality."

    Francesca De Gottardo, Founder, Endelea

  • "We chose to work with SOKO Kenya because they’ve proven that it's possible to produce beautifully made clothing at scale, all while prioritising employee well-being, environmental sustainability and community impact."

    Ashleigh Miller, Co-Founder, Shop Zuri

  • "Discovering and working with SOKO Kenya has been both inspirational and transformative for our business. The incredible team went beyond expectations to help us bring our garments to life and they provided support and encouragement at each step."

    Alice Cracknell, Founder, Origin Africa

  • "We chose to work with SOKO Kenya because of their dedication to empowering people, supporting local artisans, and environmental impact, which aligns with our values. 

    Lesleigh Jermanus, Creative Director/Co-founder, ALÉMAIS

  • We get joy from knowing that our collaboration with SOKO Kenya allows more people to be supported and employed, fostering economic development and up-skilling in their local communities.

    Kelly Elkin, Head of Environmental and Social Impact, ALÉMAIS

  • "I chose to work with SOKO Kenya because of the many values that we share, starting from the decision to put people at the center. I was looking for a manufacturing partner with whom I could build value not only for Endelea but the fashion ecosystem in East Africa."

    Francesca De Gottardo, Founder, Endelea

  • "They prove day after day that ethical, sustainable manufacturing is possible when putting people and community first and that the learning never stops in the effort to do good and do better!"

    Ashleigh Miller, Co-Founder, Shop Zuri

  • "The transparent supply chain and empowering working environment they have created for their factory workers should be considered the international standard for all fashion houses."

    Alice Cracknell, Founder, Origin Africa

  • "The best part of collaborating with SOKO Kenya has been witnessing the incredible craftsmanship and growth of the business, knowing that our collaboration fosters economic development and up-skilling in their local communities."

    Lesleigh Jermanus, Creative Director/Co-founder, ALÉMAIS

A BETTER FUTURE

The world is changing for the better and our clothing manufacturing and community work directly supports the aspirations set out in ​UN’s sustainable development goals around education, empowering women, period poverty alleviation, creating job opportunities and managing waste.

But, our vision and work doesn’t end there, SOKO Kenya also runs the Kujuwa Initiative, a social enterprise tackling fundamental misunderstanding and issues around women’s health and period poverty in Kenya.