D.E.A.R Awards 2022

Kayana in partnership with UK-Kenya Tech Hub hosted the inaugural D.E.A.R (Digitally Enabled, Adaptive and Resilient) Awards ceremony recognizing exemplary Kenyan women-owned MSMEs selected across nine categories. Instituted to honor businesses demonstrating Resilience and innovation during the pandemic, the meticulous evaluation process combined community nominations, research, jury insights, and public voting.

A total of 27 outstanding MSMEs were celebrated at the Award Ceremony on June 27th, 2022, aligned with World MSME Day, reaffirming the agenda to empower entrepreneurs, especially women, with digital capabilities and skills. Country Director Sheena Raikundalia of UK-Kenya Tech Hub urged winners to access growth opportunities and overcome self-doubt.