OFFICIAL CHAPTER OF:
The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs - Kenya
FOWEK is the apex body and official Kenya Chapter of the Comesa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB). We bring together women entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and business associations to build resilient enterprises, unlock the regional Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) trade corridors, and scale through market access and high-impact partnerships.
WHO WE ARE
The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs – Kenya (FOWEK) is an apex body representing women entrepreneurs, women investors, women business owners, and women-led business associations.
FOWEK provides a platform for business development, capacity building, market linkages, networking, advocacy, partnerships, and regional trade opportunities.
CORE MANDATE
FOWEK works across different areas of business development to help women entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, develop practical skills, access markets, build networks, and participate in the wider business ecosystem.
Structured business incubation with Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) and COMFWB, supported by AUDA-NEPAD and AECID, to transition enterprises into manufacturing.
Connecting Kenyan women entrepreneurs to domestic value chains, regional trade fairs, and institutional buyer networks across the 21 member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Consolidating the collective voice of women entrepreneurs to eliminate trade barriers and shape national and regional economic policy reforms.
REGIONAL INTEGRATION (COMFWB KENYA CHAPTER)
As the official Kenya Chapter of the COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB), the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs – Kenya (FOWEK) connects women-led enterprises to regional trade opportunities across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
CORE MANTRA
FOWEK creates spaces for women entrepreneurs to meet and build meaningful business relationships, trade through access to markets and opportunities, and grow through knowledge, networks, partnerships, and regional connections.
Network with peers, associations, and strategic corporate allies.
Unlock commercial buyer linkages and cross-border export channels.
Scale your operations with specialized training, mentorship, and resources.
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE
FOWEK membership connects women entrepreneurs, women business owners, women investors, and women-led business associations to a community where they can learn, build relationships, discover opportunities, and participate in business activities.
Trusted by and collaborating with government agencies, regional bodies, development partners, and private sector leaders.
START YOUR JOURNEY
Whether you are looking to join a business network, build your skills, access markets, explore regional opportunities, or work with FOWEK as a partner, there is a place for you within the FOWEK ecosystem.
