Kenyan women in local communities were recently celebrated as part of the third edition of women empowerment program by BIC in East Africa, Mama ni Mwangaza. From the 6,000 women who engaged in Nyeri and Nakuru, four chamas won monetary prizes to be used to support their local community projects.
Chamas from Nunix Self Help; Elite; Let’s Grow Together; and Straight Forward Progressive were awarded at a ceremony held at the BIC offices in Nairobi, receiving a total cash prize of 90,000 Khs. Expressing her delight in the power of the program, Salome Ngugi, Marketing Manager at BIC East Africa, said: “We are delighted to conclude the third edition of our women empowerment initiative in Kenya impacting thousands of women to date.
Through Mama ni Mwangaza we have seen phenomenal impact on the women we have worked with and consequently on their communities. We remain committed to empowering Kenyan women and supporting the local communities in which we operate and look forward to seeing these projects run by the winning chamas translated from ideas to execution and brought to life.” Launched in 2020, Mama ni Mwangaza aims to equip women with the knowledge and necessary tools to enhance their financial and societal status, encouraging them to own future and impact their communities.
To date, the initiative has impacted over 14 thousand women who have in turn positively contributed to their communities. This year more than KES 90,000 was given in cash to support community projects in the country. The workshops are focused around the efficient and safe use of flames and aim to empower women to make informed financial and environmental decisions. The initiative has seen has remarkable growth, predominantly in the depth of its impact on women in Nairobi, and this year, in Nyeri and Nakuru.
