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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AgricultureBusinessFoodFood SecuritySocial Impact
Cathy Chepkemboi is selling cheaper groceries to households in Africa through Tushop.
As the cost of living continues to skyrocket in some parts of the global economy, food expenses weigh heavily on countless households. This issue is prevalent in Africa, …
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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 However, inefficiencies and outdated systems have eroded confidence in these institutions.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 …
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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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BusinessEducationFemale EntrepreneursGender InclusionInnovationSciennce and Technology
Ethel Cofie is creating a safe space for women in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
Ethel Cofie, a visionary leader and entrepreneur from Ghana, is helping to empower women to thrive in the tech sector. Through her EDEL Technology Consulting and Women in …
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AdvocacyEducationHealthMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Adepeju Jaiyeoba is providing life-saving solutions for mothers and babies in Nigeria.
For many women, the simple act of giving birth becomes a risky journey, often marked by preventable complications and insufficient medical support. But the story is changing as …
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BusinessFinancial InclusionGender InclusionInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
SweepSouth—Aisha Pandor’s bold move to innovate Africa’s domestic workforce.
Around the world, domestic workers often operate in underpaid and undervalued work environments- without the recognition they deserve. Despite their critical role in maintaining households and enabling professionals …
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BusinessCEO's LoungeLeadershipReal Estate
Udo Okonjo, the woman who builds luxury apartments for elite investors in Africa.
Historically, Africa’s real estate industry has been marred by inadequate infrastructure, substandard building quality, and a lack of trust in property transactions. For high-net-worth individuals, investors, and expatriates, these …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursGender EqualityGender InclusionSocial Impact
Divine Ndhlukula is the largest employer of women in Zimbabwe— after the government.
The global security sector has long been plagued by two persistent challenges- a lack of professionalism and inclusivity. Globally, private security services often fail to meet international standards, …