Growing up in Kenya, Navalayo Osembo saw that despite Kenya’s global legacy in athletics, the country had never manufactured performance running shoes that bore its name or story. …
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Klasha, Jessica Anuna’s move to streamline cross-border payments for Africans.
Jessica Anuna is the founder and CEO of Klasha, a global fintech that streamlines cross-border payments for African consumers. The businesswoman’s journey began while shopping online from Africa. …
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AgricultureFood SecurityInnovationSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Pollen Patrollers—How three women teamed up to preserve Kenya’s bee colonies.
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source for many rural farmers, yet it faces significant challenges, such as low yields, unpredictable colony collapses, outdated practices, and limited …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupWomen in Banking
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 …