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Leaders from the COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) and the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Kenya (FOWEK) recently met with Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Trade, Mrs. Regina Ombam, to plan the 7th COMFWB Trade Fair and Business Conference. The event, scheduled to take place in Nairobi next August, aims to provide a vital platform for women entrepreneurs from across the COMESA region to showcase their products, access new markets, secure financing, and build partnerships. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering women in business, with the annual Trade Fair serving as a key tool to boost Regional Trade and facilitate direct investment.

COMFWB Seychelles shone at Blue Economy Bazaar and won the prize for Innovative Fish Leather ———-Victoria, Seychelles 🇸🇨– Saturday 19th July 2025, marked an achievement for the COMFWB Seychelles Chapter at the Blue Economy Bazaar. Their informative stall not only captivated attendees but also secured them a 3rd prize for their exceptional display‍The COMFWB Seychelles team proudly showcased their innovative fish leather products, which proved to be a major point of curiosity and appreciation among both Seychellois locals and international visitors. The unique material, a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative garnered considerable attention for its novel

A robust delegation of 19 members from COMFWB Djibouti actively participated, showcased Djiboutian entrepreneurship and fostering valuable connections at the SIFIA 2025 in COTE D'IVOIRE. This event presented an opportunity for Djiboutian women entrepreneurs to expand their networks, connect with suppliers, partners, and clients across the continent, and significantly strengthen intra-African collaboration

‍T𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 (𝐅𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐊) 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐦The meeting served as a formal introduction of the Federation and its national mandate to promote and support the growth of women-led businesses across Kenya.

On July 3rd, Bulawayo, the second largest city of Zimbabwe hosted the COMFWB Women's Breakfast. This event marked the beginning of COMFWB Zimbabwe's expansion plans to empower women entrepreneurs across Zimbabwe's provinces

On July 3rd, the COMFWB Zimbabwe launched its Bulawayo expansion with a Women's Breakfast, hosted by Chairperson Dr. Edna Mukurazhizha, marking the start of a national initiative to empower women entrepreneurs. This event provided a crucial platform for networking and knowledge-sharing, aiming to inspire women's active participation in Zimbabwe's economic development and trade. The successful Bulawayo launch underscores the power of women's entrepreneurship in driving economic change, as COMFWB Zimbabwe plans to extend this initiative across other provinces, reinforcing its commitment to a brighter future for the nation.