Taking off: Even when I made nothing, I never lost hope

“Women entrepreneurs make an important and ever-growing contribution to African economies through the various businesses they own and run. Despite socio-economic challenges and an uneven playing field, women continue to pursue entrepreneurship as a path to financial freedom by finding innovative ways to run and grow their businesses,” says Graça Machel Trust Chief Executive Officer, Nomsa Daniels.

The construction of bypasses and upgrading of major roads is a boon to business people offering recreational facilities. “Nyama choma” and drinking joints now litter highways and bypasses around Nairobi, making them favourite outing venues for many city dwellers.