Panelists L>R: Njeri Muhia, Jenni Chamberlain, Amanda Kabagambe, Wangui Kaniaru, Ciru Wanyoike (moderator)
On 16 September 2024, the 100 Women in Finance (100WF) Kenya location hosted an insightful event titled “The Impact of Utilizing a Gender Lens in Business and Investing”, sponsored by the AWI Foundation | Advancing Women in Investing and Mi Vida. The event attracted senior professionals from the finance, law, and investment sectors to discuss how gender-focused strategies can drive both financial performance and social impact.
Panelists, Njeri Muhia, Co-founder, FrontEnd Ventures, Amanda Kabagambe, Gender and Investment Specialist, TLG Capital, Jenni Chamberlain, CEO, Altree Capital, and Wangui Kaniaru, Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, considered the business case for gender lens investing. The discussions illustrated how diversity in leadership leads to better decision-making, stronger financial returns, and broader societal benefits. Speakers shared actionable strategies for incorporating gender considerations into investment decisions and organizational frameworks. The panel was moderated by 100WF Kenya Committee member, Ciru Wanyoike, Mi Vida. Opening remarks were made by committee member Lisa G. Thomas, AWI Foundation and the session was closed by committee member Sylvia Chahonyo Karani, Fireball EA.
Event Highlights
- Expert Panel: The panelists shared insights drawn from their vast professional experience, emphasizing the practical application of gender lens investing and its potential to promote long-term business success while advancing gender equity.
- Targeted Networking: Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions, exploring how gender-conscious strategies can be implemented across their industries.
- Interactive Q&A: The Q&A session provided an opportunity for participants to delve deeper into the challenges and opportunities of adopting gender lens strategies within their organizations.
The event was widely commended for its depth of content and practical insights, leaving participants with a clear understanding of how gender-focused approaches can generate both social and economic value. Attendees expressed strong interest in continuing the conversation through future engagements, with many indicating that they plan to apply the strategies discussed within their own organizations.
L>R: Lisa G. Thomas*, Hope Wandera*, Jenni Chamberlain, Njeri Muhia, Amanda Kabagambe, Wangui Kaniaru, Ciru Wanyoike*, Sylvia Chahonyo Karani* [*100WF Kenya Committee Member]