Innovation & Influence: FOWEK President's Breakfast drives women's economic transformation
The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Kenya (FOWEK) successfully hosted its annual President's Breakfast on November 14th, 2025, at the Trademark Hotel. The high-level event convened over 100 distinguished attendees, including women entrepreneurs, senior government leaders, development partners, and regional stakeholders, under the timely theme: "Innovation & Influence: Staying Ahead in the Modern Business World."
🌟 High-Impact Program and Key Attendance
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The breakfast was characterized by powerful moments designed to inspire and catalyze growth. The program featured:
- Keynote addresses that challenged participants to embrace forward-thinking strategies and expand their business horizons.
- The prestigious FOWEK Sterling Awards, which celebrated the achievements of women who are setting new benchmarks for excellence and innovation in their respective sectors.
- An engaging Exhibition showcasing the cutting-edge products and services of various women-led businesses, demonstrating the dynamism of Kenyan entrepreneurship.
FOWEK was profoundly honored by the attendance of influential leaders, including:
- Hon. Regina Ombam, Principal Secretary, Kenya State Department for Trade (Chief Guest)
- Mr. Chikakula Miti, CEO, COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB)
- Madam Maureen Sumbwe, Chairperson, COMFWB
- Joan Mbesya, Founder and Group CEO, TechMindset Africa
- Patricia Ithau, Perennial Optimist and Virtual Mentor
✨ A Movement of Momentum and Partnership
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The atmosphere was vibrant, marked by the distinctive flair of African Avant-Garde attire and an electric energy that fostered genuine connection. The interaction translated into tangible outcomes: conversations evolved into new partnerships, and the vendor exhibition served as a critical platform to prove that Kenyan women mean business at the highest level of innovation.
The event reaffirmed a core belief: when women gather with intention, it creates a movement that ultimately shifts economies. Investing in and celebrating each other ensures that all women rise together.
🙏 Gratitude to the Stakeholders
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FOWEK extends its deepest gratitude to the Chief Guest, Hon. Regina Ombam, for her unwavering commitment and visionary leadership toward women's economic empowerment. Special thanks also go to Mr. Chikakula Miti and Madam Maureen Sumbwe for bringing the vital regional voice, strengthening the message that we are stronger together across borders.
A sincere thank to all keynote speakers, partners, sponsors, vendors, and every entrepreneur whose presence made the FOWEK President's Breakfast an unforgettable, transformative success.
The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Kenya (FOWEK) successfully hosted its annual President's Breakfast on November 14th, 2025, at the Trademark Hotel. The high-level event convened over 100 distinguished attendees, including women entrepreneurs, senior government leaders, development partners, and regional stakeholders, under the timely theme: "Innovation & Influence: Staying Ahead in the Modern Business World."
🌟 High-Impact Program and Key Attendance
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The breakfast was characterized by powerful moments designed to inspire and catalyze growth. The program featured:
- Keynote addresses that challenged participants to embrace forward-thinking strategies and expand their business horizons.
- The prestigious FOWEK Sterling Awards, which celebrated the achievements of women who are setting new benchmarks for excellence and innovation in their respective sectors.
- An engaging Exhibition showcasing the cutting-edge products and services of various women-led businesses, demonstrating the dynamism of Kenyan entrepreneurship.
FOWEK was profoundly honored by the attendance of influential leaders, including:
- Hon. Regina Ombam, Principal Secretary, Kenya State Department for Trade (Chief Guest)
- Mr. Chikakula Miti, CEO, COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB)
- Madam Maureen Sumbwe, Chairperson, COMFWB
- Joan Mbesya, Founder and Group CEO, TechMindset Africa
- Patricia Ithau, Perennial Optimist and Virtual Mentor
✨ A Movement of Momentum and Partnership
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The atmosphere was vibrant, marked by the distinctive flair of African Avant-Garde attire and an electric energy that fostered genuine connection. The interaction translated into tangible outcomes: conversations evolved into new partnerships, and the vendor exhibition served as a critical platform to prove that Kenyan women mean business at the highest level of innovation.
The event reaffirmed a core belief: when women gather with intention, it creates a movement that ultimately shifts economies. Investing in and celebrating each other ensures that all women rise together.
🙏 Gratitude to the Stakeholders
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FOWEK extends its deepest gratitude to the Chief Guest, Hon. Regina Ombam, for her unwavering commitment and visionary leadership toward women's economic empowerment. Special thanks also go to Mr. Chikakula Miti and Madam Maureen Sumbwe for bringing the vital regional voice, strengthening the message that we are stronger together across borders.
A sincere thank to all keynote speakers, partners, sponsors, vendors, and every entrepreneur whose presence made the FOWEK President's Breakfast an unforgettable, transformative success.
