This archive report was first published on 21 August 2019.
On Tuesday, Nairobi hosted the launch of the Commonwealth Business Women Network (Kenya Chapter), a move that is expected to boost Kenya's business women.
According to Dr. Josephine Ojiambo, Director of CBW-Kenya, Kenyan business women will benefit immensely from a wider market offered by Commonwealth Networks.
"It is what is called the Commonwealth Advantage. It is exciting to see CBW Kenya Chapter launched. The network will support women and help them grow their businesses for the country's prosperity," Dr Ojiambo said.
The Kenyan Chapter will focus on 21 sectors aimed at economically empowering women, as stated by Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya, Lisa Stadelbauer.
"We will work with the rest of the Commonwealth countries across the globe with a big focus on tapping into Africa's vast resource pool. We will create access to information, markets and finance with partnerships across all Commonwealth countries," Ms Stadelbauer said.
CBW Africa was launched at the end of 2017 across Africa as a strategic regional partner to Commonwealth business women, working towards women economic empowerment and leadership.
According to CBW-K Chairperson, Nana Wanjau, the local chapter is obligated to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.
"Our objective is to create a platform to increase visibility of women in business in Kenya by connecting them with potential buyers, investors, suppliers and business organizations across the 53 Commonwealth countries," she said.
The launch of the Kenyan Chapter comes after South Africa and Malawi had already launched the Commonwealth Business Women Network in Africa.
CBW-K will host an event on 18th September 2019 in Nairobi, in line with the 12th WAMM theme: 'From Commitment to Action: Accelerating Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.'
