Visa launches “She’s Next” grant competition in Kenya

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Visa has launched its ‘She’s Next’ global advocacy program in Kenya to help build an inclusive and fair world for women business leaders. It aims to support women-owned small businesses through funding, training and mentoring.

Women entrepreneurs from all industries and sectors can apply for the chance to receive grants of up to KES 2.5 million. In addition to prize money, top applicants will receive training and development sessions courtesy of Visa and its partners.

“We are excited to bring She’s Next to Kenya and provide a platform for female entrepreneurs to succeed. We believe women have the power to drive economic growth and social progress, and this is an opportunity to provide them with the resources, tools and support they need to grow their businesses,” said Eva Ngigi Sarwari, Kenya Country Manager, Visa.

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“As the capacity development partner of She’s Next Kenya, Kayana Create is excited to partner with Visa to unleash the potential of women entrepreneurs. This initiative is in line with our strategy to support and empower talented women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level and create new opportunities by focusing on collaboration and capacity development and building a vibrant community of women-owned businesses,” said Patricia Okello, Co-founder, Kayana Create.

Since 2020, Visa has awarded more than 250 grants and coaching for women entrepreneurs through this program around the world, including the United States, Canada, India, Ireland, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Morocco. has invested over $3 million in

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To learn more and apply Visa She’s Next Grant Programapplicants must submit a short application form by: She’s next to Kenya | Visa Please fill in the details of your business. Applications are being accepted until June 12th.^th The winners will be announced in July.

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