EMBA Media Network
Nairobi, Kenya

Advancing Development Through Women-Led Enterprise

Local insight. Development delivery. Strategic visibility.

EMBA Media Network delivers programs that recognise, celebrate, and invest in women entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping Africa's future — connecting them to opportunities, visibility, and each other.

What we do
Three things. Done well.

We keep it focused — women enterprise, community development, and excellence recognition.

Women Enterprise

Capacity building, mentorship, and visibility programs for women-led businesses across Kenya and East Africa.

Community Development

Youth pathways, diaspora engagement, and grant-funded initiatives creating measurable impact in communities.

Excellence Awards

Annual recognition of outstanding businesses and women leaders across Nairobi and Melbourne.

Our programs

Women at the centre of everything we do

Across Africa, women run the majority of micro and small enterprises — yet access to recognition, networks, and visibility remains uneven.

Our programs create pathways, build capacity, and connect women-led businesses to the recognition they deserve.

70%
of Africa's informal economy is women-led
women reinvest more into families
$316B
financing gap for women SMEs
Enterprise programs
Community outreach
Awards & recognition
Youth pathways
Signature program

Australia-Africa Business Excellence Awards

Recognising organisations and leaders at the centre of Australia-Africa trade and investment — celebrating business excellence across sectors, across two continents.

🇰🇪 Nairobi Awards

EMBA Media Network

Celebrating Australian and African organisations driving trade, investment, and business excellence between the two continents.

October 2026

🇦🇺 Melbourne Awards

Emerging Brand Africa

Recognising business leaders and organisations advancing Australia-Africa trade, alongside the annual AADI policy forum.

March / April 2026
How we work
Partnership model

We work with international agencies, foundations, and government programs — providing local presence, storytelling, and community engagement.

Local Delivery Partner

On-ground coordination, community engagement, and stakeholder liaison for partners without local offices.

Storytelling & Visibility

Impact storytelling, narrative framing, and development-aligned communications that build trust and accountability.

Media & Knowledge

Through our network including Strathmore Africa Media Hub, we deliver research, media amplification, and content on a project basis.

About

Two organisations. One purpose.

EMBA Media Network is a Kenya-registered entity. We work with our sister organisation, Emerging Brand Africa (Australia), to create year-round platforms for recognition and development across two continents.

We deliver through project-based programs — commercial for impact, always.

EMBA Media Network

Kenya · Awards (Nairobi) · Women Enterprise · Community Programs

Emerging Brand Africa

Australia · Awards (Melbourne) · AADI Forum · Diaspora Engagement

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Get in touch

Let's build something that matters

Whether you're a development partner, sponsor, or organisation exploring collaboration — we'd love to hear from you.

programs@embamedianetwork.com
media@emergingbrandafrica.com
Nairobi, Kenya