Investing in women-led SMEs for economic growth in Africa

Despite the tremendous progress that has been made to advance women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment, women in Kenya and across Africa still face several challenges in accessing economic opportunities. The main barriers include limited access to financial services, inadequate education and skills, restrictive cultural norms, and insufficient support for women entrepreneurs. CNBC Africa’s Flora Limukii spoke to Karnika Yadav, Director for Intellecap Africa for more insights.