Three hundred businesses owned or led by women in six counties are set to benefit from specialized training to help them grow and become resilience.
The Women Employment for the Green Transformation (WE4D) programme supported by Stanbic Kenya Foundation GIZ targets to enrol women enterprises in the green sector who will be supported to strengthen their business management skills through targeted training and facilitate access to formal financial services, driving business growth and job creation.
“We believe women-led enterprises are catalysts for inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainability. This program continues our commitment to equip local entrepreneurs with the skills and financial tools they need to thrive,” said Pauline Mbayah, Head of Stanbic Kenya Foundation.
The program targets businesses in sustainable industries such as renewable energy, waste management, aquaculture, eco-tourism, and sustainable agriculture.
Other greening sectors targeted by WE4D include logistics, transport, and construction where enterprises are adopting environmentally friendly practices.
“Investing in women entrepreneurs in the green space strengthens local economies and is essential for driving inclusive economic growth and unlocking the full potential of the green economy. This partnership supports women entrepreneurs to scale their impact and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development,” added Thomas Jaeschke, the WE4D programme team leader in Kenya.
Those legible for the programme include women run enterprises which has operated for at least three years, employ at least five people, annual revenue of between Ksh 1-5 million and are operating in either Homabay, Kisii, Kisumu, Nyamira, Kakamega, or Vihiga counties.
