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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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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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…
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Do you remember the last time that you were in a banking hall to initiate a bank transaction? For most of us, chances are that we have not been in one in a long while.…
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Business
Walt Disney Company Africa – Team Sayari New Episodes Premieres
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThe Walt Disney Company Africa, together with its project partners USAID, the U.S. State Department and WildlifeDirect are pleased to announce that brand new episodes of Team Sayari will premiere on National Geographic Wild (DStv…
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Business
International Women’s Day – Celebrating the Contributions of Kenyan Migrant Women
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffKenyan migrant women are powerful agents of change who positively contribute to the Kenyan economy and their countries of transit and destination. They bring diverse talent and expertise in the diaspora and send financial remittances…
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Sustainability
Absa Bank And eco.business Partnership To Fund Climate Smart Agriculture
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffAbsa Bank Kenya PLC and the eco.business Fund, an impact fund, have announced a KES1.26 billion (USD 10 million) partnership for the bank to on-lend to domestic and export businesses participating in the country’s agricultural…
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Human Impact
Women Enterprises – Stanbic Kenya Recognized For Economic Impact At The 5th DIAR Awards
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffDuring the annual DIAR annual Awards that recognize organizations, institutions, and individuals who have excelled in mainstreaming and championing Diversity and Inclusivity, Stanbic Kenya won in the Best Impact Investing Initiative category for its DADA…