The summit is meant to empower women entrepreneurs, and is being facilitated by Kepsa in partnership with SheCares International. Kariuki was also adamant that apart from procurement, women are being locked out of other important sectors such as agriculture. Women entrepreneurs would also not only get access to government resources such as credit and procurement contracts, but also access to markets to improve their businesses. She said the amendment will see women deal directly with Principal Secretaries when looking for tenders in State agencies. However, Public Service, Youth and Gender Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki said the Government will ensure the Procurement Act is amended to remove bottlenecks that impede women entrepreneurs from accessing tenders.

Source: Standard Digital August 09, 2016 20:26 UTC