When I looked up the meaning of the name Semhal using Google, two very pertinent descriptions came up: 'power, practicality, ambition' and, according to a user from Ethiopia, the name Semhal is of African origin and "It means Unique".' Believe me, Semhal lives up to her name every step of the way. Her delightful personality is a ray of sunshine.
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| Semhal Guesh, CEO of KABANA Leather |
We met Semhal in 2017. She took part in our Marketing Workshops sponsored by CESO. We visited her little shop at that time: three employees working in less than ideal conditions (a curtain for example separated the main area from the outside world). But, we recognized her quality workmanship right away.
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| 2017 Workplace with 3 employees. |
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| Semhal with two of her loyal workers in 2017. |
Feb. 2019. The new location of KABANA Leather: A modern building with good ventilation, nice big windows that allow for good natural lighting, excellent floor space.
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| The New Location of KABANA Leather |
The factory is buzzing with activity when we visit.
Join us on a tour of the Kabana Leather Factory with owner, Semhal Guesh.
https://www.slideshare.net/LydiaSorflaten/kabana-leather-semhal-addis-ethiopia
An interview with Semhal Guesh, CEO of KABANA LEATHER, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Young, enthusiastic, fast growing manufacturer and exporter of quality leather bags. In two years her factory has grown from 3 employees to 80! KABANA is exporting to Europe, other African countries and the US.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgUxdBxOHuQ
Her delightful personality is a ray of sunshine. We are Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) volunteers. We met Semhal two years ago (April 2017) and recognized her quality workmanship and are so proud that you invited her to be part of the business delegation of Ethiopian women entrepreneurs.
In this video, Semhal takes us on a short tour of the factory, then talks about the importance of the jobs that the factory gives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gVRrH_1v04
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