A publication by Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency
MARCH 2026
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KEPROBA mobilizes national action to support women‑led export enterprises
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By Mariam Maina (mmaina@brand.ke )
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The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) hosted the inaugural Women in Export Trade Forum, a landmark national platform aimed at accelerating women’s participation in Kenya’s export economy on March 11, 2026.
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Held under the theme “She Exports, She Thrives: Unlocking Women’s Potential in Global Trade,” the forum seeks to celebrate and empower women entrepreneurs who are driving Kenya’s export growth while unlocking new opportunities
for women-led enterprises in international markets. While presiding over the ceremony, the Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade, Regina Ombam, underscored the urgency to change the narrative of women in export trade. “From where I stand, it is essential that we share practical information on how women can move beyond local markets and tap into international opportunities. Women need to know what global pathways
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