SNV launches phase two of Biashara Pawa in Nakuru
NAKURU, Kenya, Feb 13 – SNV Netherlands Development Organisation has launched the second phase of the Biashara Pawa initiative in Nakuru County under the Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The SNV Netherlands Development Organisation has launched the second phase of the Biashara Pawa initiative in Nakuru County, Kenya, under the IYBA-SEED programme. This phase aims to boost women's involvement in sectors typically dominated by men, fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems for women- and youth-led businesses.
- The program is funded by the European Union, with additional support from the French, German, and Slovak governments.
- George Wayne, CEO of Nakuru Box, stated that Biashara Pawa focuses on promoting women's participation through dialogue, identifying role models, and community-rooted narratives.
- The launch event attracted over 200 women and youth to discuss opportunities in diverse fields including manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, technology, and the blue economy.
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