Women business leaders say inclusion key to Kenya’s growth

Isuzu East Africa Managing Director Rita Kavashe said Kenya has developed a strong pipeline of talented women professionals, but many struggle to transition into executive leadership because of limited mentorship, visibility and access to opportunities...

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Kenyan women business leaders are warning that the nation's economic growth and ambition to be a regional hub are at risk due to the exclusion of women from senior corporate leadership and burgeoning sectors like AI and technology.

Exclusion of women from these key sectors could widen income inequalities and limit Kenya's competitiveness.
Key figures include Isuzu East Africa Managing Director Rita Kavashe and UN Women Kenya Representative Antonia Sodonon.
Persistent barriers include limited mentorship, visibility, access to opportunities, and deeply ingrained patriarchal attitudes.

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