Andia Chakava

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If you cannot fly, then run. If you cannot run, then walk. If you cannot walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way. —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Uganda (Kampala) has launched the Nshuti Financial Consumer Advisory Centre (NFCAC) a major step toward strengthening consumer protection and financial literacy. 🇺🇬 Speaking at the launch, Dr. Theopista Ntale Sekitto, country director of New Faces New Voices Uganda summed up the mission - “Our mission is to advance every Ugandan to make informed financial decisions.” She said. The Centre also urged consumers to be more cautious when taking out loans, whether from banks or informal lenders, a timely reminder of the importance of financial awareness. 🎥 Watch full insights on the UBC Television Uganda: bit.ly/47VHjar #GraçaMachelTrust #NetworksInAction #FinancialInclusion #ConsumerRig #NFCAC

From 9PM SAST tonight we will have an unforgettable night as our founder, Mama Graça Machel, opens the “Grace for the World” concert live from St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, a celebration of music, light and our shared humanity. 🎶🎤🙌🏾 Sharing the stage are world icons, @Pharrell, @johnlegend, @AndreaBocelli with the Voices of Fire choir, @IAMJHUD, @angeliquekidjo, @karolg and many others. 📺 Stream this historic celebration live, on @DisneyPlus @hulu and @ABC News tonight at 8PM SAST We are honoured to be witnessing a night where intergenerational voices and leaders come together for shared humanity. For the Trust, this is a true reminder that leadership is not only spoken in assemblies, but also sung, danced, and shared in community. 🌎 @Wokedje @FratelliTuttiF #GraçaMachelTrust #GraceForTheWorld #WorldMeetingOnHumanFraternity #AndreaBocelli #PharrellWilliams #JohnLegend #JenniferHudson #AngeliqueKidjo #KarolG #VoicesOfFire #BeHuman

”Kenya starts strong with 41% of entry-level roles filled by women, but only 27% make it to the C-suite. That drop tells us we’re leaking talent before it can lead.” Andia Chakava, Managing Partner, Afrishela Fund At the recent 2X Investor Meetup in Nairobi, hosted by the Trust, Afrishela Fund and 2X Global, impact investors and fund managers gathered to push the boundaries of gender-lens investing. Five entrepreneurs from the The Graça Machel Trust Women Creating Wealth Programme pitched their ventures in agribusiness, manufacturing and the green economy, sparking follow-up meetings and term-sheet discussions. Andia called for bold action: tackling unconscious bias, prioritising sponsorship, building safe spaces for women leaders and holding organisations accountable with transparent metrics. Because sealing the leadership leak is essential for change. Explore more insights here: shorturl.at/uExtx #Afrishela #GenderLensInvesting #ImpactCapital #WomenCreatingWealth #LeadershipParity #2xInvestorMeetupNairobi

Applications close on 8 July for the Impact Investing in Africa course 28 July-1 August 2025, Nairobi, Kenya The next generation of global investors working across Africa seeks impact alongside returns. To navigate the dynamic models and capitalizse on the potential of impact investing in Africa, the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business is hosting a world-class course for professionals in East Africa. This is your opportunity to join the second cohort of impact investing specialists trained in Nairobi and develop in-demand expertise to navigate the new frontier of investment and development. Course Details: Date: 28 July-1 August 2025 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Hurlingham Cost: $995 Application deadline: 8 July 2025 Read more and apply here: bit.ly/3T6VNLl [WATCH] @AChakava I @G_MachelTrust Guest Speaker: Impact Investing in Africa I Kenya 2024 youtu.be/XfrZ6NBK5I8 #impactinvesting #africa #kenya #kenyaeconomicupdate #KenyaNews #kenyafinance

Congratulations to the Republic of Namibia! 🇳🇦 The Graça Machel Trust warmly applauds Namibia on this historic milestone—welcoming a female President, Vice President, and Speaker, alongside a groundbreaking 51% women-led Cabinet! Namibia now stands as the only African nation with a Cabinet majority of women, marking significant progress for gender equity across the continent. The Graça Machel Trust commends this visionary step, demonstrating Namibia’s leadership and commitment to advancing women's participation at the highest levels of governance. This sends a powerful message of hope and advancement, inspiring African nations and women everywhere. #GraçaMachelTrust #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #SWAPO

ENGAGE FOR NURU 📢 Together lets support Nuru Mugambi's journey to recovery. 📅 Date: 27th October/2:30p📍 The Kenya National Theatre 🎟️Tickets : ticketsasa.com/events/engage-…. @engagetalks @gilda_odera @irunguhoughton @julianikenya @ian.mbugua #Engagefornuru #theaudacityofhope

Happy 79th birthday to human rights activist, former First Lady of Mozambique and South Africa, and my very wise friend Graça Machel!! I’m still thinking about the conversation on collective power we had last year in Cape Town.  m-gat.es/3BLMYBP

Dear Mr. Ndegwa & Safaricom team, I hope my message finds you well. I don't know where you were when Mpesa started, but a quick memory flashback will suffice. When MJ became the first CEO of Safaricom and mooted the idea of Mpesa , banks, the top banks were furious. They lobbied and finally had a date with the acting finance minister, then Hon. Francis Michuki, alongside the governor of CBK Njuguna Ndungu. @CBKKenya Banks made it clear that a communication company venturing into the world of money without being a bank is a big no-no. While banks approached CBK 17 years ago, Safaricom is today approaching CCK the regulator trying to stop a fellow communication company. The wise men Michuki and Ndungu paid close attention and disregarded the banks' appeal, allowing Mpesa to continue operating. If banks receive the news that Mpesa will disappear today, they will be the first to voice their objections. I saw a letter asking CCK not to license Starlink but to insist they partner with local players. Why does Starlink need a local player to set up shop apart from the unnecessary broker role, which is not required at all? It saddens me greatly that today a firm that benefited from the free market is busy seeking favors that don't exist in law. The Internet is a necessity and no longer a luxury. As a hotelier, we have camps and lodges that struggle with connectivity, and even what we get is hit-and-miss while the cost is insane. In Kenya, there are numerous small towns and schools that lack connectivity. This means that learners and residents of these smaller towns often miss out on the benefits of full connectivity at decent speeds, simply due to their perceived lack of financial resources. Safaricom has no business trying to place obstacles in Starlink's path. Today, Safaricom finds itself in a similar situation to banks, which are attempting to block Mpesa services. Well, what is good for the goose is good for the gander, so please allow Starlink to be. Starlink doesn't require you, Safaricom, or any other player to act as a go-between. This is precisely why Starlink relies on satellite technology, eliminating the need for intermediaries who would only increase the cost. Bw Ndegwa Please wear your creative hat with your team and come up with a counter as opposed to seeking to place hurdles in the path of Starlink. When MJ was asked about Mpesa he said he is not targeting the bank's clientele; he was simply targeting what the banks then described as the unbankable. Those are the clients who could not maintain a minimum bank balance of Ksh30,000. Today, Starlink is also serving the unserved and undeserved in the digital world of connectivity. Well they will also then target Safaricom clients like yours truly here in fact I am using my homefibre to share this message. Instead of trying to stop a river, how about building a dam for a rainy day? Reach out to Starlink to be their partners in Kenya and use your wide network across Kenya to service them. Banks did not insist that Mpesa service go through them but by default that finally happened purely dictated by market demand and not through goverment control or dictates. Please learn to grow the cake to achieve a larger pie, and avoid becoming overly comfortable with a bigger slice of a smaller cake. When you get too comfortable, you get obese don't let Safaricom get too comfortable. Please let Starlink be As always, I choose to remain an optimist. Why Safaricom wants billionaire Musk’s Starlink out of Kenya businessdailyafrica.com/bd/markets/mar…

The GOAT has done it AGAIN! Congratulations to our gift that keeps on giving!

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If you’re an elected leader in this government and expect the citizens of this great nation to ever honor you again after today, you will need a miracle. June 25th is now #BlackTuesday The day you killed our children to protect your interests. Never again.

It's such a powerful thing when women come together to celebrate each other. @NFNV_ORG in partnership with @G_MachelTrust hosted Women Creating Wealth graduation ceremony for Entrepreneur Women who are up to greater heights in their businesses.

Access to #DigitalFinancialServices supports women and drives economic growth. Our Dir. of Programmes shares a story of an entrepreneur scaling her business with digital finance, illustrating its impact on #WomenEntrepreneurs. #ItsHerEconomyToo #graçamacheltrust @womensworldbnkg

@AChakava, an investment professional and champion of gender lens investing is working with the @G_MachelTrust to strengthen women entrepreneurs’ ability to access finance. Full video: bit.ly/W2WAndia #WomentoWatch2024 #WomeninFinance #DreamWorkGrow #GenderInclusive

Everyone at the fair is in danger, but from who? Will Super Lisu be able to save them in time? Bring your little ones to #TBCKidsClub meet ups at Sarit Centre on May 25th! Sign up here:bit.ly/TBC_BookClub_R… #Beyondbooks

Yesterday @AChakava, shared real life case studies of women entrepreneurs that Afrishela works with as a #genderlensinvestment vehicle on the continent, during a session on Advancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa, hosted by @Visa Foundation in Johannesburg.#Graçamacheltrust

Always a pleasure & blessing to spend quality time with the formidable @TheoSowa who is full of wisdom and kindness. Lots of practical examples to listen and learn from @G_MachelTrust @equality_fund We need more relatable and generous female role models that have walked the path