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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚'𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐞'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. She’s Next Kenya is an initiative by Visa designed to support women entrepreneurs in Kenya by providing them with a Ksh 2.5 million grant and an exclusive mentorship program. This program aims to help women business owners take their enterprises to new heights by offering financial support and practical business skills training. The initiative focuses on fostering the growth of women-led businesses that have been operational for over a year and generate a minimum annual revenue of USD 5,000. The 2024 Kenya Finalists and their Innovations: Emma Omany - BUSU SKINCARE LIMITED: Emma's business addresses the need for locally manufactured emollients that cater to sensitive African skin. By incorporating local botanicals and traditional beauty practices from various Kenyan ethnicities, Busu Naturals provides high-quality, safe, and consistent skincare products. Ebby Gatamu - Cladfy Inc. (Techstars '22): Ebby’s innovation tackles the credit gap in sub-Saharan Africa’s informal sector. Cladfy enables micro-lenders to provide working capital loans to micro-businesses, including smallholder farmers, fish vendors, and motorcycle riders, thereby supporting their financial growth. Renice Owino - Code With Kids: Renice’s initiative empowers children from low-income backgrounds with affordable and accessible STEM education. Code with Kids ensures that socio-economic barriers do not hinder children's ability to learn, innovate, and succeed in the technology sector. Caroline Ng’ang’a- CRAFTS With MEANING: Caroline leads an award-winning social enterprise that collaborates with artisans in Kenya and Uganda. Crafts with Meaning creates home decor goods, lifestyle accessories, bags, and corporate merchandise inspired by African heritage, promoting cultural appreciation and economic empowerment. Jean T. James - Timao Group: Jean’s venture addresses plastic pollution and affordable housing in Kenya. Timao Group transforms plastic waste into durable, cost-effective building materials for modular homes, contributing to environmental sustainability and housing solutions. Congratulations to all the finalists for their innovative contributions and dedication to improving their communities. We wish you all the best in your endeavors and continued success in your entrepreneurial journeys. #Visa #Tech #Fintech #Entrepreneurship #Shesnext