AGRA has launched a call for applications for the 2023 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) that recognise African female agripreneurs demonstrating remarkable Innovation and business excellence in agricultural value chains. The winning agripreneurs,…
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LG Empowers Social Groups in Nairobi And Makueni To Promote Growth And Self-Reliance Of Local Communities
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThree social groups based in Nairobi, and Makueni counties have emerged as the 2023 winners of the LG Electronics Ambassador Challenge that seeks to promote the growth and self-reliance of local communities. The three, Vonde…
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Emirates focuses on 2023 theme of embracing equity this International Women’s Day
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffWith a clear mission to forge inclusive work cultures where women’s careers thrive and their achievements are celebrated, the Emirates Group is focusing on the 2023 International Women’s Day theme of #EmbraceEquity through discussions on…
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Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office Enters Partnership To Grow Food Security In The Continent
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffMicrosoft has announced a partnership with OCP Africa through its Africa Transformation Office, with the goal of positively impacting smallholder farmers and Agri-stakeholders across Africa by 2025. OCP Africa, an African company that provides fertilizer…
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TECNO’s premium sub-brand, PHANTOM, launched a new flagship smartphone, the PHANTOM V Fold adding to the PHANTOM X2 Series during TECNO’s debut appearance at MWC Barcelona 2023. The PHANTOM X2 Series now comprises PHANTOM X2…
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Health & Fitness
Saying No To Period Stigma – The #StainNotShame Campaign
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffToday, Kenyan women have launched the #StainNotShame campaign targeting everyone to raise awareness on period stigma and stop period shaming. Research by Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global advocacy platform for non-profit organizations and government agencies…
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It is always exciting to see a new smart phone launch. It means new modern features to keep up with the fast pace of technology, new looks, stronger batteries, sharper displays and updated performance. There…
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5 Women-led Kenya startups to benefit from Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffGoogle today celebrated International Women’s Day by announcing three new initiatives aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. The initiatives include the Google for Startups…
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Steady Progress In Address Gender Imbalance In Sub-Saharan Africa
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffWomen 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, the global labour force…
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Lifestyle
5 Women-Led Kenya Startups To Benefit From Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffGoogle today celebrated International Women’s Day by announcing three new initiatives aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. The initiatives include the Google for Startups…