Kenya’s transport sector is wrestling with rising fuel costs and increasing carbon emissions. With more than 2.2 million boda bodas, commercial motorcycles on the roads, reliance on fossil …
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Adeola Ayoola wants to power one million medication refills in Africa by 2027.
Adeola Ayoola, co-founder and CEO of Famasi Africa, is addressing one of Nigeria’s most pressing health challenges: medication adherence. In a country where nearly 30% of all deaths …
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Osato Omo-Osemwingie is putting Kilishi on global shelves.
In the heart of Nigeria, Osato Omo-Osemwingie is rewriting the story of kilishi—a beloved West African delicacy often likened to beef jerky—through El Gazelle Foods. This brand is …
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Teddy Mugabo powers Rwanda’s future with green fund.
Rwanda is no stranger to the mounting effects of climate change. From erratic rainfall disrupting agriculture to deforestation, soil erosion, and urban flooding, the country’s natural resource-dependent communities …
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EarthEnable— How Gayatri Datar moved to provide eco-friendly flooring solutions in East Africa.
Across rural communities in East Africa, countless families live on dirt floors—an often-overlooked health hazard that quietly fuels cycles of poverty. These bare earth surfaces, common in low-income …
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Fichaya—How two Nigerian women moved to digitise cleaning service.
In Nigeria’s growing tech-driven service sector, some startups are emerging with solutions tailored to everyday challenges. One such company is Fichaya, a cleaning and facility management firm founded …
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Mfikeyi Makayi leads sustainable exploration at KoBold Metals Africa.
As the global demand for essential minerals increases, so does the need for a clean energy transition. At the forefront of meeting this demand in Africa is Mfikeyi …
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Wawira Njiru is feeding Kenya’s future with Food4Education.
In Kenya, an estimated 1.6 million school-aged children face food insecurity, a challenge that contributes to low school attendance and diminished academic performance. While government initiatives, such as …
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Owen Omogiafo is steering Transcorp Group’s strategic expansion.
Dr. Owen Omogiafo is a top Nigerian C-suite executive, president, and chief executive officer of Transcorp Group. She has led the conglomerate since March 2020, becoming the first …
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Simisola Badiru drives innovation at Trace Anglophone.
Weekend Read Simisola Badiru has become a name synonymous with innovation and influence in Africa’s music and entertainment industry. Currently serving as the Head of Artist Services and …