Let's take a look at 5 remarkable women in Kenya who have managed to build brands and take the business world by storm
Tabitha Karanja
She is the Founder and CEO of Keroche Industries.The company is the first Kenyan owned brewery that is non multinational. She was recently named as the CNBC business woman of the year at the All African Business Leaders awards.
Susan Wakobi
She is a professional make up artist and the Founder of SuzieBeauty. She made a breakthrough in the African cosmetics market. Her work has been featured on Italian Vogue, Tusker Project Fame, Samantha Bridal among others.
Cynthia Nyamai
A TV host, Founder and CEO of C.N Communications.
A writer for Forbes Magazine, she has recently been behind the campaign communication strategy for winner of the presidential election in Nigeria, President Buhari.
Flora Mutahi
She is also a leader, a mentor, entrepreneur, business and a trendsetter.
She is the Founder and CEO of Melvin's tea, a Kenyan brand.
She has managed to grow her brand into a household brand competing with a competitor that initially had 100% market share.
Wambui Mukenyi
The Founder and CEO of Wambui Mukenyi label, a self taught designer, a true artist and a visionary.
Wambui Mukenyi label is a sought after brand with clientele that ranges from ordinary Kenyans to the who’s who in the celebrity fraternity.
She has had several successful collections which includes the African heritage to produce timeless feminine and effortlessly stylish pieces.