We're dedicated to

Transform Lives
and Empower
Communities

We're dedicated to

Transform
Lives and
Empower
Communities

About Us

Ushindi Empowerment Group is a women-led community-based organization dedicated to transforming lives by empowering communities and vulnerable groups.

We do this by partnering with and supporting grassroots leaders, women, and youth-led organizations to build their capacity to meet some of their community’s most complex challenges. We believe in building capacity and the pursuit of initiatives that create a safer, more equitable, and more sustainable future for Africa. We will continue to invest in strategic partnerships in Kenya and beyond.

Some Of Our Partners

Impact Stories

Mkamboi Mwakale Founder, Saru Organics - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

The greatest lightbulb moment for me in the AWE Program was when I realized the similarity of challenges that we all face as entrepreneurs. This mindset shift has done great for my team and business.

Mariam Kupi Founder, Safisha Venture - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

AWE has instilled in me the confidence and skills to run my business. It has made me view my business in a different way and potentially grow my start-up while empowering other women and youth.

Julien Wachira Founder, Designers Emporium Solutions LTD. - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

AWE has instilled in me the confidence and skills to run my business. It has made me view my business in a different way and potentially grow my start-up while empowering other women and youth

Clarice Mwakazi Managing Director, Mas Entreprises - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

AWE helped me to plan & package my ideas into a profitable business in the marketplace.

Effue Opiyo Founder Buku leather Crafts Award Winner for she Awards Africa 2023 - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

AWE elevated me from a beginner entrepreneur to a smart one, teaching me how to handle business financials and pitching confidently with a better understanding of my business.

Dr. Tayba Hatimy Founder, Baus Taka - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

AWE was a game changing course for me. It empoweredme with the knowledge, skills and confidence to scale my start up while creating job opportunities for youth and women from vulnerable communities.

Tsedaniya Delnessa Manakristo Designs Creative Director - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

AWE made me more self-driven, goal-oriented, and entrepreneurially minded, and I never settled for less than what the training had prepared me for.

Purity Okumu Founder Lavycure Nail and SPA - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

AWE has taught me to be a better bookkeeper and how to pitch my business.

Beatrice Mauku Founder Lavycure Nail and SPA - AWE Cohort 5 Alumni

AWE has helped me from being "busy" in my business to becoming a "business entrepreneur." I have enhanced my skills, knowledge, and competency.

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