CEO of BET Group Global and Philanthropist
Emily Korir’s journey from corporate success to disability advocacy began with a life-changing stroke at 45. As CEO of BET Group Global, she was building a business empire when her world shifted dramatically.
“My stroke became a real ‘stroke of luck’ for our family because our business was born from our tragedy,” Emily reflects. What started as a personal challenge became the foundation for BET Group, a locally owned family business providing essential support services for people living with disability.
The company now supports over 1,500 girls in Fifi Valley and plans to expand services to remote areas. Through the STOP FGM initiative (which stands for female genital mutilation), Emily champions girls’ education and fights harmful practices.
As a 16-year-old Kenyan ambassador for STOP FGM, her daughter Britney continues the family’s advocacy work. Together, they’re building specialist disability accommodation that provides accessible housing for stroke survivors and others with disabilities.
Emily’s vision extends beyond business success to human rights advocacy. Her work focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities while creating greater awareness among governments and institutions about their obligations to support this community.
“We build specialists disability accommodation that provides accessible housing. After having a stroke in 2016, we realised how much support and care people needed.”