Women in Business Awards: The Women in Business Awards that is set to happen on the 7thNovember 2019 at Movenpick Hotel, will acknowledge the roles played by women in business in building the Kenyan economy through creation of job opportunities and increasing the national income in line with achievement of the governments Big Four Agenda
Speaking to Mary Muthoni Chairperson of Women in business Kenya, Starting and growing a business can be both incredibly rewarding and daunting. To celebrate excellence in women in business and the role that they have played in the Kenyan economy will fuel an entrepreneurial impulse to create and expand the economic atmosphere.”
Some of the nomination category awards are, Champion for change for the women in the workplace, Startup of the year award, Best in human resource management award, Business owner of the Year, social entrepreneur award, Young Entrepreneur award amongst many other categories.
Kenya currently has a difficult employment situation affecting not only the youth population, but the nation as a whole. It is no longer a problem for just the uneducated. Enculturing entrepreneurship is a great weapon to counteract unemployment, as entrepreneurs make massive contributions to the growth and development of our economy by opening doors to new ventures, new business and new alliances, but to mention a few.
“In order to encourage more women to start businesses, motivate women in business to increase their investment in the sector, and to illuminate innovative best approaches in achieving the four pillars of the government˝ Ms Mary added.
Women have the power to shape and transform communities through purchasing power, leadership and employment opportunities offered through their businesses.
