The Female Future Kenya (FFK) is a flagship leadership development program of the Federation of Kenya Employers in collaboration with The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO). The Programme is part of the efforts to ensure sufficient qualified workforce in all organizations and leadership positions in both the public and private sector. It aims at strengthening gender equality in the workplace by improving women’s representation in management and control as well as drawing more women to the top echelons of the public and private sector in all organizations and leadership positions.

FFP was developed for the growth-oriented career lady in mid-to-top level management position in the private sector, public sector and civil society, aspiring to be at the apex of both political and corporate leadership. It equips the participants with Board competence skills. The program was launched in 2013 and has seen over 400 women going through the program.

Objective

To strengthen gender equality in the workplace, improve women’s representation in management and control, as well as draw more women to the top echelon of the private and public sectors as part of the efforts to ensure sufficient qualified woman power in all organisations and leadership positions.

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Benefits and Skills Acquired for Participants
  • Prospects of moving yourself to the top echelon of power in any setup
  • Exploitation of inner potential
  • Self confidence in leading teams
  • Effective skills for running an organisation as a business
  • Unmatched oratory and negotiation skills
  • A winner spirit and positive energy
  • Collaborative learning through interactive discussions
  • Network growth through colleagues in cohort and experts from all sectors.
  • Access to a coach from the Faculty
  • Unconditional support from fellow participants and FKE secretariat throughout your career
  • Belonging to an alumni association that continuously adds value to you.
Benefits for Organizations
  • Improved returns/productivity (ROI) through application of systematic approaches to leadership - ROI
  • Achieving gender equity productively
  • Managing for performance; and coaching staff from diverse backgrounds
  • Improving the number of globally competitive innovative leaders in the organization
  • Growing a team of articulate women with a positive and compelling vision for the organization and ability to drive strategic agendas
  • Developing capacity of more purposeful, good communicators and ladies with increased managerial courage
  • Increased competent talents for the talent pipeline 
Who Can Do It / Target Audience

The growth-oriented career lady in mid-to-top level management position in the private sector, public sector, and civil society, aspiring to be at the apex of both political and corporate leadership.

Value Proposition & Impact

A similar programme was started in Norway about 10 years ago by our partners because of a quota law that demanded 40% of members in boards to be women. By 2010 62% of the women who took part had either been promoted to leadership positions or Board membership. The figure rose to 89% in 2012.

A baseline survey conducted by the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) before the inception of the program showed that the upward mobility of women into most management positions, especially to the positions of chief executive officers and board members, was unsatisfactory.  

Since 2013, over 400 ladies have graduated from the Female Future Leadership Program in Kenya, 100% reported improved personal and professional confidence, more than 25% have acquired board positions, 37% got higher and more challenging jobs; 24% have started their own companies the rest have got increased responsibilities in their respective roles. All Ladies who have attended the program find it a hands- on program that is  unique and helps one to be more focused and hence progress in careers.

Further, Participants of the Female Future Leadership program are also considered as mentors for the FKE Girls & Tech program that seeks to motivate younger girls to consider and enroll for STEM subjects and pursue STEM Careers. Ladies get an opportunity to give back to Society and groom careers of younger women through this program. 

Recognition and Awards

The FKE Female Future Leadership Program has received various recognitions and Awards. Some of the notable ones are:

  • 2024 DIAR AWARDS – 1st Runners up in the category of Best Women Professional Empowerment initiatives in Kenya
  • 2025 DIAR AWARDS – 1st Runners up in the Women Empowerment Corporate Initiatives category
  • 2025 Warriors for Good Award – 2nd Runners up in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment category
Program Outline & Content Overview

  1. Leadership Development Module

    This module seeks to answer the following questions:

    • Who Am I? (Strengths/Resources, Values, Personal Authority, Role Analysis)
    • What Do I want? (Visualization of Personal Goals, Career Anchors, Choices and Plans)
    • How Do I get There? (Self-Development Plan, Personal Branding, Power and Trust)
    • How Do I remain at the apex?
    • Which are the most relevant approaches to leadership and leadership development?

  2. Rhetoric Module

    This module covers:

    • How to use your words, your voice, and your body to put across your ideas and feelings to and give your message the greatest possible effect.
    • How to understand and manage various audiences
    • Learning from the best orators, appropriate body language
    • Confronting the fear of the stage
    • Presentation skills

  3. Board Competence Module

    This module addresses:

    • Board competence, role of board committees, how to manage top level meetings, board evaluation, board dynamics
    • Judicial framework for the board of directors
    • Economy and the board of directors, board of directors’ competence model, raising capital and stock markets, strategy of the board
    • Understanding Financial Management Reporting, how to read the balance sheet. How to ensure governance and accountability at the top and bottom of the financial sector
    • Business ethics, code of conduct, corporate governance, self-regulation, and emotional intelligence
Enrollment & Intakes

FKE runs two intakes of the Female Future Program every year: one in January and another in May. Participants are encouraged to submit their applications or nominations a month prior to the beginning of every cohort

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DURATION:

9 months offered over well distributed days (Friday & Saturday), one weekend every month, with assignments in between.

METHODOLOGY:

Simulations, Case studies, facilitated Lectures, Group Discussions, case studies, Games, role plays, Videos, and practical assignments delivered by world class facilitators.               

WHERE:

Conducive learning environment in top class hotels in Nairobi for the Physical sessions.

COST:

Registration Fee: KES 5,000

Tuition Fee: KES 285,000 + 16 % VAT (Payable in Instalments).

FKE NITA Registration: NITA/TRN/81/VOL.1 (20b)

(The Program is NITA Reimbursable)

Enquiries can be made through Grace Kaome: Email  femalefuture@fke-kenya.org   or Call 0709827140

Testimonials From Participants

“I feel bold, confident, and ready to take on the world. The course prepared me for my future endeavours and goals”. 

“I am now more intentionally courageous after going through this program”

“I would rate this program as one of the best that I have attended. The content is relevant and creates an urge to know more. I would recommend any woman in leadership to go through this program”

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