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The Official African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program Twitter Account. (AWEP) seeks to equip African businesswomen and SME's, to accelerate their businesses.

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Not all cross-border trade starts with exports.

It starts with proximity → then expands.

From @KikoRomeoAfrica to @TropicalHeatGrp , the pattern is clear:

• Start nearby • Use trade corridors • Build relationships first Execution is what matters.
#AfCFTA #WomenInTrade

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How to Build a Competitive Gymnastics Academy in Africa - From Scratch https://t.co/J7RhMkdnSh via @YouTube

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AWEP will soon host a virtual conversation on regional markets for women entrepreneurs across Africa.

If you’re building and looking beyond your current market - stay close.

#WomenInTrade #IntraAfricanTrade #SMEGrowth

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The next spotlight could be you.

AWEP will be spotlighting women entrepreneurs over the coming weeks, sharing their journeys, businesses, and growth into new markets.

If you’re building something, we’d love to hear from you.

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The barriers exist.

But women entrepreneurs are adapting:

• trusted networks
• digital platforms
• testing new markets
• shared knowledge
Access isn’t always given. It’s built.
#WomenInTrade #AfCFTA #AWEP

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The barriers exist.

But women entrepreneurs are adapting:

• trusted networks
• digital platforms
• testing new markets
• shared knowledge
Access isn’t always given. It’s built.
AWEP understands both the opportunity and the struggle
#WomenInTrade #AfCFTA #AWEP

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Expanding across African markets isn’t easy.

Women entrepreneurs face:
• border challenges
• high logistics costs
• limited market info
• trust gaps in partnerships
And still-they build.
The opportunity is real. The path needs work.

How to navigate it better? Keep it here.

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AWEP spotlight today - Mary Maritim, CEO of @CherubetFoods , featured in this weeks Daily Nation.

150+ retail outlets. Real scale. Real markets.

Building and ready to expand? This is your network.
Visit our page.

#AWEP #WomenInBusiness

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The shift is happening.

From “why gender matters in trade”
to “how do we implement it.”
The new Protocol on Women & Youth in Trade under the @AfCFTA_Kenya @AfCFTA signals real progress.

Now it’s about execution.
#AfCFTA #WomenInTrade #AWEP

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Building a business in Africa? 😅

One minute you’re the CEO.
Next minute you’re marketing, logistics, finance… everything.

But still - you’re building.

Across Africa, women entrepreneurs are creating, adapting, and growing.

Stay close
#WomenEntrepreneurs #AfricanBusiness

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Women entrepreneurs are building Africa’s future.

AWEP connects women across the continent to markets, knowledge, and partnerships that help businesses grow beyond borders.

Follow as we spotlight entrepreneurs and explore African markets.

#WomenEntrepreneurs
#WomenInTrade

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Economic empowerment strengthens their safety, expands their choices, and gives them the freedom to challenge systems that hold them back. Empowering women is not only about growth; it is about dignity, protection, and the right to thrive. #NoExcuse #EndGBV #acttoendviolence

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As we observe the #16Days of Activism Against GBV, our team joined partners at this year’s Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Forum, convened on 1st Dec by @unwomenkenya and the UN Global Compact Network Kenya. The gathering brought together inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs

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and changemakers committed to advancing women’s economic participation. Throughout the day, the conversations kept circling back to one truth: when women have access to information, finance, fair market opportunities, and supportive policies, their lives change.

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Online abuse is designed to do one thing: silence women.
To push them out of conversations, intimidate them out of leadership or even break their confidence and isolate their voices.
#16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuse #16Days

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#16Days #NoExcuse for online abuse

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Day 4 #16Days #NoExcuse

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leadership, and protection systems.
We remain committed to advocating for inclusive policies and community driven solutions that prevent GBV in all its forms, including online abuse.
#16Days #EndGBV #AWEPKenya #NoExcuse #NoExcuseForOnlineAbuse #ACTToEndViolence #OrangeTheWorld

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The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence began yesterday, renewing global momentum to safeguard the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls.
At AWEP Kenya, we stand with survivors while driving initiatives that strengthen women’s economic empowerment,

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#RegionalIntegration #WomenEconomicEmpowerment #MSMEs #TradeAndDevelopment #AfCFTA #EastAfricaRising #ValueChains #WomenEntrepreneurs

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The 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair wrapped up after 10 impactful days at Uhuru Gardens, bringing together 3,000+ exhibitors from across the region.
Under the theme of advancing innovation & regional value chains, the fair strengthened cross-border trade, market access & collaboration.

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AWEP Kenya was proud to showcase women-led value chains and highlight the growing role of women entrepreneurs in regional economic transformation.
We remain committed to supporting women MSMEs and advancing inclusive regional integration.
#AWEPKenya #EACMSMEsFair #WomenInBusiness