‘Mkazipreneur’ Workshop Inspires Women Entrepreneurs
Mkazipreneur, a thriving community platform dedicated to advancing women's entrepreneurship, recently organized a transformative workshop. Themed 'How to Stand Out in Your Career and Business,' the event featured esteemed guest speakers Manuela Pacutho, a social entrepreneur, and corporate executive Florence Nsubuga. Their insights empowered attendees to navigate the path to successful businesses and careers. This gathering served as an invaluable opportunity for participants to showcase their products, network, and enhance their knowledge. Notable exhibitors included Good Ugandans, a fabric company, and Cake Nation. The event unfolded at the American Center, Embassy Plaza in Nsambya, affirming Mkazipreneur's commitment to empowering and celebrating women entrepreneurs across Africa, as envisioned by its founder, Immaculate Julie Musoke Nakyeyune.
Why I started Mkazipreneur!
Childhood advice about studying hard, finishing university, and landing a secure job is outdated. Today's job landscape is dominated by contracts, not permanence. In my own experience, annual contract renewals became nerve-wracking. Witnessing colleagues lose contracts pushed me to explore entrepreneurship as a safety net. Uganda faces a daunting challenge of youth unemployment, with thousands graduating into a job market offering only a fraction of needed positions. Entrepreneurship is a vital solution, especially for women who face unique hurdles. Mkazipreneur, a platform I created, aims to empower women entrepreneurs with resources, support, and a thriving community. Together, we can uplift each other and drive positive change.