A-REBP's Editor-in-chief Among Kenyans Feted with Prestigious Award
The purpose of the event was to encourage trade between women in business throughout Africa in addition to honouring exceptional female entrepreneurs.
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African Real Estate Blog Post's editor-in-chief, Jael Keya, was one of the Kenyan women awarded at the 2023 She Awards gala.
A total of 17 Kenyan entrepreneurs were recognized as winners in several categories, showcasing their commitment, creativity, and influence in the field of entrepreneurship, beating their counterparts from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.
The event, which brought together female founders and entrepreneurs from a variety of industries, was held on November 15 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Awards' 2023 theme, "See Her Empowered," highlighted the organization's dedication to honoring and assisting young female entrepreneurs who are bringing about change and having an influence on their communities.
Speaking during the event, She Award's visionary, Ms. Ivy Niita affirmed, “At She Awards, we've observed gender bias and gender-based barriers that many female entrepreneurs face. Our mission is to empower women, enabling them to overcome obstacles in various areas, including access to business development support, social capital, and financial services.
“To combat poverty, we need to prioritize women's economic empowerment through increased access to income opportunities. Gender equality is pivotal. Thriving women-owned businesses contribute significantly to community and prosperity, underscoring the interconnected benefits of gender equality and economic empowerment,” she added.
[She Awards 2023 winners showcasing their awards. Photo/Courtesy]
The purpose of the event was to encourage trade between women in business throughout Africa in addition to rewarding exceptional female entrepreneurs.
Since its inception in Kenya in 2021, the She Awards have had the privilege of honoring many women for their contributions to their communities. This year, they expanded their reach to Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
Held at the Simba-Corp Aspire Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, the esteemed SHE Awards ceremony brought together trailblazing women from various industries, offering a forum for the sharing of success stories, the promotion of collaborations, and the inspiration of the upcoming generation of women entrepreneurs.
In 15 distinct categories, winners for both Over 30 and Under 30 Founders were acknowledged.
Jael Keya took first place in the under-30 category of Mediapreneur of the Year while Elizabeth Kisyang'a won in the over-30 category.
Barbara Sunguti and Beryl Itindi, who won the Founder of the Year award in the under-30 and over-30 categories, respectively, were two more Kenyan winners in different categories.
In the under-30 category, Realtor of the Year went to Dorcas Dau, and in the over-30 category, it went to Esther Mwende.
Social Founder of the Year was to Dr. Margaret Kagwe and Clare Brenda Mugambi in the under-30 and over-30 age groups, respectively. Margaret Muigai (over 30) and Vivian Nyaga (under 30) were named Techpreneurs of the Year. The winner of the Fashionpreneur of the Year over 30 award was Bettybetty Kathambi.
The Most Promising Founder of the Year awards went to Rayhab Gitari and Ivy Getanda, respectively.
The Retail Founder of the Year is Abigael Rop (under 30).
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