In Kenya, smallholder farmers constitute approximately 75% of the agricultural workforce. Unfortunately, they constantly face challenges that impede their productivity and economic well-being. One issue is the delay …
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AgricultureBusinessClimate actorsClimate Change
Nonhlanhla Joye is using plastic bags to farm, combat poverty and curb climate change.
Nonhlanhla Joye had a tragic experience following her cancer diagnosis in 2014 that made her unable to work. She began to face the harsh realities of poverty and …
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BusinessDrinks and BeveragesFoodManufacturing
How Olubunmi Otufowora turned her cravings for Natural fruit juice into a profitable business.
Processed beverages containing artificial sweeteners and preservatives dominate the African market, yet there’s also a high demand for natural, health-conscious alternatives. The rising incidence of diet-related health issues, …
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EducationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
JLA—Three women’s ambitious goal to create 30 million jobs in Africa’s green economy by 2033.
Africa is a land of boundless potential, filled with young people and some of the richest natural resources. Yet, millions of young people remain unemployed, and the continent …
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BusinessHealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthMenstrual HealthSocial ImpactTech
Joanna Bichsel provides discreet, affordable access to essential health products for underserved African women.
Joanna Bichsel is on a mission to enable women in Africa with quality personal care products. In Africa, millions of women struggle to access essential health products and …
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BusinessFintechImpactSMEsSocial ImpactTech
These six transformative startup are pioneered by African women.
In recent years, the wave of female entrepreneurship in Africa has gained momentum, with women from diverse backgrounds leveraging technology to innovate solutions for pressing societal issues. From …
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BusinessHealthSocial Impact
Catherine Nyongesa—What staging a war against cancer looks like in Kenya.
Cancer is a silent storm sweeping Kenya and affecting thousands of lives yearly. With the Ministry of Health reporting approximately 42,000 new diagnoses annually, the disease has become …
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EducationFood SecurityImpactSocial Impact
Higherlife Foundation—How Tsitsi Masiyiwa is empowering vulnerable African children and communities.
Many regions in Africa face significant challenges in accessing quality education and healthcare, particularly affecting youths, orphans, and vulnerable children. They struggle against poverty, disease, and conflict, which …
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BusinessInnovationTechTelecommunication
Anne Amuzu is enhancing customer comms for businesses across Africa.
Effective communication between businesses and their customers has become critical to business success. Yet, companies in many parts of Africa often struggle to maintain consistent and reliable communication …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupTech
Cynthia Wandia digitises SACCOs—builds financial trust for underserved Africans.
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) play a crucial role in financial inclusion in Kenya. However, inefficiencies and outdated systems have eroded confidence in these institutions. Many SACCO …