Fifty women from Mombasa and Kwale counties have successfully completed a three-month training program in Financial Literacy and Business Management. The training, part of the Empower Her initiative, was sponsored by Base Titanium in partnership with the Taji Langu Foundation.
The program aimed to empower small-scale women entrepreneurs by providing them with essential business skills to enhance their ventures. The graduation ceremony, held at the Safari Beach Hotel in Diani, was graced by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani and the founder of the Taji Langu Foundation.
Governor Achani lauded the Empower Her program, calling it a transformative initiative that promises to uplift the lives of women in the region. She said many women have been facing numerous challenges due to a lack of critical business management skills.
“We have so many talented and hardworking women, but their businesses often struggle because they lack the knowledge needed to manage and sustain them,” she said.
Governor Achani explained that the Empower Her program aligns with the county’s vision of empowering women, promoting financial stability, and building resilience. She noted that the skills gained through the program are vital not only for transforming the lives of women but also for driving economic growth.
Achani urged women to formalize their businesses as companies, enabling them to work more effectively with the county government and unlock greater growth opportunities. She encouraged the women to apply the skills they had gained to improve their lives and livelihoods. She also urged women to support one another and to view challenges as opportunities for growth, describing them as stepping stones to success.
“Challenges are inevitable, but they should not weaken you; they should make you stronger,” she said.
Governor Achani acknowledged the numerous challenges women face but emphasized that determination and courage are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals. She told the women that success does not come easily and urged them not to underestimate their potential. Achani assured the women that the county government remains committed to supporting them and creating a conducive environment for their growth and success.
Base Titanium’s Community Programs Manager, Mwanaharusi Hamisi, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering communities and improving livelihoods through its initiatives. She said that despite the company winding down its operations, it remains dedicated to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility by ensuring community empowerment programs continue beyond the mining activities.
Hamisi encouraged the women to share the knowledge and skills they acquired with colleagues who were not part of the program, fostering collective growth and inspiring others to succeed. She reminded the graduates that this milestone achievement should not signify the end of their learning journey.
She said the women should apply their newfound skills and continuously seek knowledge to enhance their businesses and living standards.
“Now that you are graduating, don’t just keep the certificates under your pillows. Put them to use and transform your lives,” she said.
Taji Langu Foundation founder Mwanahamisi Hamadi said that the Empower Her initiative aims to uplift women’s small-scale businesses across the country by providing essential resources and training. She explained that the foundation’s mission is to identify and empower women entrepreneurs, particularly those in rural and underserved areas, to help them grow their businesses and achieve financial independence.
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“Through mentorship programs, business management workshops, and access to microloans, the Taji Langu Foundation is equipping women with the skills and resources they need to expand their market reach and thrive,” she said.
She said that the foundation will continue to monitor the progress of women participating in the initiative, providing ongoing support to ensure their success.
Hamadi reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to empowering women not only to combat poverty but also to achieve financial stability and pave the way for long-term economic independence.
By Shaban Omar.
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