@iBizAfrica a Business incubator at Strathmore University and Standard Chartered Bank have announced they have awarded five local Women led tech businesses with Ksh 1Million each to fund their businesses.
Standard Chartered Bank CEO Kariuki Ngari said the move shows the importance of technology and how businesses are using technology to grow.
Ngari said during this pandemic, business that have adapted to taking up technology are thriving.
Women in Kenya make up 51% of the population.
“We are also looking to offer more opportunities to women led businesses which will further grow and transform their business.” Kariuki said.
The Startups who are part of the Women in Tech program competition funded by Standard Chartered Bank and implemented by @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University were selected from a group of 380 companies competing for the top prize.
This year’s top 5 companies are
Soul Food– Founded by Chanya Mwanyota, Soul food is a Swahili Restaurant serving Swahili cuisine and Nigeria cuisine which has led to the creation of six virtual restaurants where they are able to provide hassle free, fast and efficient quality diverse meals.
Taste Afrique– Founded by Anzazi Kiti and Winnie Chiwai, Taste Afrique is a manufacturing company that distributes and sells natural food seasoning products and mixed spices called Chibundiro.
BenaCare– Founded by Naomi Monari, Benacare provides home nursing services to people with life-limiting illnesses across the country.
Nature’s Touch– Founded by Diana Ochola and Caroline Ngugi, the two are passionate about adopting natural personal care regimes in their lives. They provide health and wellness information to the public, deliver natural personal care products that are designed for individuals and their families to meet their daily grooming needs.
Arbes Biotech– Founded by Rachael Akeyo, the company is an agricultural startup that generates seedlings using culture technology to provide quality seedlings of various plants to clients and partners in East Africa.
@iLabAfrica- Strathmore University Director Joseph Sevilla said they are pleased to be part of the great initiative that annually seeks to grow Women led businesses in Kenya.
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