Also known as: WAWCA 2026 · Women Achievers Africa Conference and Awards (WAWCA 2026)
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… Speaking at the Women Achievers Africa Conference and Awards (WAWCA 2026) in Nairobi on Wednesday, Chiggai said while families face mounting financial pressures, parents remain the primary architects of their children’s values, character and future. …
Chiggai: Economic hardship no excuse for neglecting childrenCapital News
… In a speech delivered on her behalf by Elizabeth Koskei at the Women Achievers Africa Conference and Awards (WAWCA 2026) in Nairobi, the First Lady said empowering women at the community level is key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. …
Rachel Ruto calls for greater investment in grassroots women-led enterprisesCapital News
… Speaking at the Women Achievers Africa Conference and Awards (WAWCA 2026) in Nairobi on Tuesday, Gichuru said many women-owned enterprises remain excluded from credit because they operate informally, making it difficult for lenders to assess their financial records and repayment …
KCB urges women to formalize businesses to unlock financingCapital News
… Speaking at the Women Achievers Africa Conference and Awards (WAWCA 2026) in Nairobi, Shollei said toxic campaign environments and gender-based abuse continue to discourage qualified women from seeking elective office despite their leadership potential. …
Shollei: Violence and sexist attacks are driving women out of politicsHarriette Chiggai, Presidential Advisor on Women's Rights, told the Women Achievers Africa Conference that economic hardship and career demands should not excuse parental neglect, and stressed the importance of both mothers and fathers being intentionally present in raising their children.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Harriette Chiggai, Presidential Advisor on Women's Rights, told the Women Achievers Africa Conference that economic hardship and career demands should not excuse parental neglect, and stressed the importance of both mothers and fathers being intentionally present in raising their children.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for greater investment in grassroots women-led enterprises across Africa, urging governments, financial institutions and development partners to expand access to capital, markets and skills. She highlighted initiatives such as table banking, financial literacy programmes and the Joyful Women Organization as examples of targeted support that can transform livelihoods and build resilient communities.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
KCB Group has disbursed Sh160 billion to women-led businesses under its Flame initiative and is urging female entrepreneurs to formalize their enterprises to unlock financing, as informal operations make it difficult for lenders to assess creditworthiness. Women now account for 47 per cent of KCB Group's workforce, with nearly 16 per cent in management positions.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has warned that political violence, intimidation and sexist attacks are driving capable women away from politics and discouraging their participation in leadership ahead of next year's General Election. She said discussions are underway with the President's Advisor on Women's Rights to engage the IEBC on strengthening enforcement of electoral codes of conduct to curb abuse targeting female candidates.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →