Manufacturing

Judith Musembi
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Judith Musembi

Mojo Skincare

Manufacturing
2023

Judith Musembi #ZuriAwards 2023 Manufacturing Nominee is the founder Mojo Skincare a premium skincare solution based in Nakuru producing lotions for both men and women and currently selling the lotions at several outlets at Chandarana,Bestlady Cosmetics,Woolmatt Supermarket in Nakuru,All shivling branches in the western region of Kenya and all Jamaa supermarkets based in Olkalou, Nyahururu and Naivasha.

Wangu Ngunjiri
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Wangu Ngunjiri

Bargain Craft

Manufacturing
2023

Meet Wangu Ngunjiri, Founder and Creative Lead at Bargain Craft. She is the Honoree in the Zuri Awards 2023 manufacturing category for her work in promoting gender equity and inspiring and creating opportunities for women in the furniture manufacturing industry. With a professional background in Civil Engineering, Wangu is a seasoned professional with a passion for empowering women and promoting inclusion in a male-dominated industry. Despite the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry, she has remained committed breaking down gender barriers by training women who start as casuals and acquire artisanal skills that improve their earning potential. She has also implemented policies that ensure equal pay for equal work thus pushing back gender bias. In addition, Wangu has implemented a personal development program at Bargain Craft called the Morning Meeting, which aims at growing her team both personally and professionally. 

Esther Wambui Macharia
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Esther Wambui Macharia

E-Bakers Creation

Manufacturing
2023

Esther Macharia is a mother of two, an Award Winning Baker, Founder and Director of E-Bakers Creations-a baking & confectionery firm, Renowned Trainer, Recipe Developer, GBV Activist and Entrepreneur running two outlets one on Kiambu Road and another in Syokimau. She is a Human Resource Graduate & Post Graduate Diploma holder from Makerere University, she has a Higher Diploma in Cake Baking and Pastry along with several other Diplomas, Certificates and Qualifications from World Renown institutes such as City & Guilds. She is also a member & honoree of Women in Business (KNCCI). Due to her passion for baking she started off as a Home Baker and eventually expanded her business to two outlets and later diversified to include value addition of Dairy products such as yoghurt, milk shakes and ice cream etc. She has trained over 800 students across the country. She is very passionate about social and economic issues affecting the society, Gender Based Violence and empowering women to establish businesses and self improve on their economic realities. She was a Finalist in Mrs Universe Kenya 2022 and won Mrs Universe ā€“ Machakos County with her GBV Project taking the Overall Winner Position in the Passion Project Category. She aims to sponsor and support victims and survivors of GBV in her training programs and in partnership with other well wishers and organizations.Ā Ā 

Amina Haider
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Amina Haider

JIKO Manufacturing Incubation Facility

Manufacturing
2022

Amina Haider, a modest and humble character with drive and discipline, is the brainchild of JIKO Manufacturing Incubation Facility Limited. She has been in the manufacturing industry for the last seven years, graduating from a startup to a successful, competitive business. In her experience, thereā€™s inadequate favourable policy to support MSMEs in the manufacturing industry in Kenya. This has discouraged many entrepreneurs, leaving the concept of freedom of entry into markets to be merely a dream. Amina started a WhatsApp group, ā€œAbove the Radar (ATR) in 2019 with the intention of bringing together women venturing into manufacturing, who shared common challenges, and mentoring them from her experience in manufacturing. The group remains highly active with 100+ members, and growing.

Mkamboi Mwakale
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Mkamboi Mwakale

Saru Organics

Manufacturing
2021

Mkamboi Mwakale Manufacturing Nominee #ZuriAwards 2021 is the Founder of Saru Organics manufacturing of high performing hair care products by harnessing the potent benefits of plant oils available from Moringa farmers in Taita-Taveta County after discovering their challenge in getting a fair market price for their produce.

Precious Wanjiru
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Precious Wanjiru
Manufacturing
2020
Mary Ngechu
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Mary Ngechu

TakaTaka ni Mali Initiative

Manufacturing
2019
Miswaleh Zingizi
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Miswaleh Zingizi

Kaya Nuts

Manufacturing
2024

Meet Miswaleh Zingizi, a passionate social entrepreneur dedicated to making a difference in her community in coastal Kenya through her innovative social enterprise. Her venture, Kaya Nuts, is revolutionizing the cashew nuts value chain by adding value through creative processing methods. At Kaya Nuts, they specialize in crafting a variety of delicious and healthy cashew products, including flavored cashews, cashew butters, and cashew snack bars.

Through innovative manufacturing techniques, Miswaleh and her team at Kaya Nuts are not only creating tasty cashew treats but also empowering their community by providing employment opportunities and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.

Roselyne Mukaneza
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Roselyne Mukaneza

Alkhemy Brands Limited

Manufacturing
2024

Meet Roselyne Mukaneza, a dynamic entrepreneur, financial analyst, and director at Alkhemy Brands Limited. With a passion for innovation and a dedication to improving everyday living solutions, Roselyne wears many hats, balancing her roles as a wife, mother of two, and business leader with grace and determination.

At Alkhemy Brands Limited, Roselyne and her team are committed to manufacturing and designing safer and purer personal care products tailored to the needs of African consumers. With a focus on womenā€™s well-being, their main brands, Mikalla for haircare and Honey & Butter for skincare, reflect their dedication to providing high-quality products that prioritize health and beauty. Driven by a vision to empower individuals to look and feel their best, Roselyneā€™s leadership at Alkhemy Brands Limited embodies innovation, quality, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Through her expertise as a financial analyst and her entrepreneurial spirit, she continues to shape the landscape of the personal care industry, setting new standards for excellence and consumer safety.

Susan Ndinda Syokau Makewa
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Susan Ndinda Syokau Makewa

Umybless hair products ltd

Manufacturing
2024

Meet Susan Ndinda Syokau Makewa who is deeply passionate about the environment and promoting the use of chemical-free products while creating social impact through business. At Umybless hair products ltd, they manufacture organic hair and skin care products that are gentle on both the scalp and the environment. The products are carefully crafted to ensure they are free from harsh chemicals, allowing customers to enjoy the benefits of natural ingredients while minimizing their ecological footprint.