In a landmark alliance for change, Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba, HSC, joins forces with three bold Nguvu Change Leaders to combat Obstetric Violence (OBV) in Kenya, marking a pivotal moment following the International Day for the [c]
ANKA, the software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for African businesses, has announced the publication of a white paper in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) through their Fashionomics Africa Program, entitled Global African Commerce. The report, an updated version [c]
Kuramo Capital Management, an investment management firm with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), plans to invest $150 million (Kshs 22 billion) in supporting female-led enterprises over the next 10 years, under the Moremi Platform [c]
Huawei Kenya, a global leader in ICT infrastructure and smart devices, has entered into a partnership with MaMa Doing Good, a non-profit founded by First Lady Rachel Ruto, to empower Kenyan women with digital skills. [c]
In a world where gender equality remains an ongoing challenge, the African tech industry is witnessing a transformative revolution, highlighted by the prestigious Aurora Tech Awards. Launched in 2020, the Aurora Tech Awards is a [c]
When it comes to women empowerment in the tech industry, many companies talk a good game, particularly during Women’s Month. Actually implementing real change is an entirely different matter for Fikile Sibiya, the CIO, and [c]
In the interconnected expanse of today’s digital landscape, the internet has woven itself into the everyday fabric of our lives. The web provides the world’s knowledge at our fingertips, connects us with friends across continents, [c]
The highly anticipated East Africa Textile and Leather Week [EATLW] 2023 was held with a remarkable opening ceremony at Arabuko Hall, Sarit Expo Center. The three-day conference and exhibition, which took place from June 28 [c]
African streaming service Showmax has announced its next Original title in Kenya, Faithless, premiering on July 6, 2023. Faithless is a 10-part crime drama series set in the aftermath of a heist gone bad. The story follows [c]
Women hold significantly fewer jobs than their male counterparts, despite global equality movements and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs taking hold in the workplace. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the global labour [c]
Kenyan women will have a higher chance of joining the cybersecurity profession following an affirmative approach taken by the Kenya Bankers Association, Serianu and USIU in their novel Cyber Shujaa program. The initiative has been [c]
Absa Bank’s SHE Stars Program has graduated its first cohort of 257 women entrepreneurs who went through blended finance and business development services capacity building aimed at increasing the growth and competitiveness of women-owned MSMEs. [c]
Affordable satellite communication technology is elevating access to in-demand skills and the latest learning resources for young girls in the Kajiado Central Constituency in Kenya. Less than 20% of girls from the Maasai community enroll [c]
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched a special account for women running Small and Medium Enterprises. Dubbed Zawadi, the account is designed to enable women access favourable credit terms to grow their businesses from one [c]
KCB Bank Kenya has set aside Kshs 250 billion to fund women entrepreneurs in the next five years, cementing the Bank’s role in catalyzing economic growth. In a newly revamped women offering, the Bank will [c]
Equity Group has been feted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Global SME Finance Awards 2022 as the platinum winner for the Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs. The Group was also named the silver [c]
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