Beekeeping in Kenya is a vital income source for many rural farmers, yet it faces significant challenges, such as low yields, unpredictable colony collapses, outdated practices, and limited …
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Lupiya—How Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu funds Zambian SMEs with quick loans.
Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu is a Zambian businesswoman and innovator who embarked on her journey to make an impact with a modest investment of $500. Her goal was to …
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HealthTechInnovationSocial ImpactStartupTech
Maisha Meds—Jessica Vernon is transforming rural healthcare across Africa.
Dr Jessica Verno is on a mission to transform Africa’s healthcare landscape through Maisha Meds, a digital network of private pharmacies and clinics that provides affordable, high-quality care. …
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Female PoliticiansLeadershipPolicyPolicymakers
Meet Vice President Lucia Witbooi, the woman spearheading Namibia’s bold visa policy moves.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has significantly influenced Namibia’s visa policy shift effective 1 April 2025. This implementation has affected travellers from over 30 countries, including the United States, …
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AdvocacyFemale PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionImpactPolicyPolicymakers
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: A Fight for Gender Inclusivity and Justice in Nigerian Politics
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made headlines when she became the first female senator from Kogi State. Her election into political office was a hope for gender inclusivity in a political …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthMenstrual HealthStartupTechYouth Empowerment
YeneHealth— How Kidist Tesfaye grants Ethiopians access to reproductive health resources.
Kidist Tesfaye is an entrepreneur transforming women’s healthcare in Ethiopia. As the founder of YeneHealth, Ethiopia’s first FemTech startup, she is reshaping sexual and reproductive health through innovative …
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GoBEBA—Lesley Mbogo is disrupting Kenya’s utilities supply chain with AI technology.
Lesley Mbogo, co-founder and CEO of GoBEBA, is transforming how Kenyan households access essential utilities. With a strong engineering and product management background, she has held leadership roles …
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BusinessFintechInnovationInsuranceTech
Bente Krogmann is accelerating digital insurance in East Africa.
Weekend Read Bente Krogmann is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in Kenya’s financial and insurance sectors. Over the years, she has observed that many people across …
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SITA—How Massogbè Touré Diabaté reinvented Côte d’Ivoire cashew industry.
Massogbè Touré Diabaté is a visionary leader and the founder and CEO of the Ivorian Cashew Processing Company (Société Ivoirienne de Traitement d’Anacarde – SITA). With a passion …
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BusinessFemale Entrepreneurs
Marie-Reine Seshie is enhancing SME operations in Ghana with Kola Market.
Marie-Reine Seshie is a pioneering entrepreneur from Ghana who is transforming the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by empowering businesswomen to make informed stock decisions. From …