Elizabeth Akitile

Elizabeth Akitile Participant: 2019 Kenya Grassroots Accelerator Region Samburu County, Kenya Affiliations & Roles Treasurer, Songoroi Women Tree Nursery Elizabeth is the Treasurer of Songoroi Women Tree Nursery. Together with Bernadette, they work hand in hand with other members of the group to establish tree nurseries.  Meet More WEA Women in Action Melissa Mwimali Rose…

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Bernadette Juma

Bernadette Juma Participant: 2019 Kenya Grassroots Accelerator Region Samnuru County, Kenya Affiliations & Roles Secretary, Songoroi Women Tree Nursery Bernadette is the secretary of Songoroi Women Tree Nursery. As the secretary, she trains women on how to establish tree nurseries. She also sells seedlings to schools and the county government of Samburu.  Meet More WEA…

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Emily Mwaura

Emily Mwaura Participant: 2019 Kenya Grassroots Accelerator Region Nakuru County, Kenya Affiliations & Roles Member, Kariko Tree Nursery Emily is a member of Kariko Tree Nursery. She is passionate about women’s economic empowerment and trains women about climate-friendly smart farming. She established and manages her own tree nurseries. Moreover she uses plantation bags to plant,…

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Nancy Mbeyu

Nancy Mbeyu Participant: 2019 Kenya Grassroots Accelerator Region Kilifi County, Kenya Affiliations & Roles Member, Citizen Forum Women Group Nancy is a member of Citizen Forum Women Group. She works together with her group to make mats, jewelry (bracelets and necklaces) as their income generating activity. She is also passionate about women’s economic empowerment through…

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Everlyne Namalwa

Everlyne Namalwa Participant: 2019 Kenya Grassroots Accelerator Region Bungoma County, Kenya Affiliations & Roles Co-Founder, Chebich Karerwa Women Group Elizabeth is a co-founder of Chebich Karerwa Women Group. She empowers women by encouraging women to take the lead in community related initiatives. She practices poultry farming. As a group, they contribute small amounts of money…

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