Dr Shikoh Gitau is redefining Africa’s digital future through locally driven innovation and inclusive technology leadership Dr Shikoh Gitau’s journey from Mathare in Nairobi to leading one of …
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Lucy Wangari is transforming Kenya’s drylands into onion farms.
Lucy Wangari is advancing sustainable onion farming, empowering smallholder farmers in Kenya’s arid regions. Onions and garlic are household staples in Kenya; however, demand often exceeds local production. …
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Jennifer Okpechi is advancing financial literacy in Nigeria via Money Bestie AI.
Jennifer Okpechi uses technology and community learning to make financial literacy accessible, especially for women and young people. Financial literacy remains a major challenge for many people, particularly …
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Onyinye Olisah is driving cross-border payments in Africa’s fintech sector.
Onyinye Olisah is transforming Africa’s fintech landscape through PayOnUs, simplifying cross-border payments and promoting digital financial inclusion. Onyinye Olisah, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur and CEO of PayOnUs, is …
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Rukayat Alabi is bridging career gaps for UK immigrants.
Rukayat Alabi empowers UK immigrants through RKY Careers, creating inclusive access to career growth, mentorship, and professional development. Rukayat Alabi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …
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NexaScale: Adora Nwodo is building Africa’s tech future.
Nigerian engineer Adora Nwodo is redefining tech education in Africa through NexaScale. In Nigeria’s evolving technology ecosystem, Adora Nwodo is one of the voices shaping how African talent …
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Oghale Akpobome is leading digital transformation at Shell Nigeria.
Oghale Akpobome leads Shell Nigeria’s IT operations, driving digital transformation to improve efficiency and support regional growth in the energy sector. Oghale Akpobome has established herself as a …
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Shamim Naluyima is tackling plastic waste through social entrepreneurship.
Shamim Naluyima shows how Ugandan social enterprises can turn plastic waste into tools for learning and livelihoods. Plastic waste remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges in …
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Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda is driving telecoms access in Uganda.
Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda is the first Ugandan CEO of American Tower Uganda, where she oversees the expansion of telecom access and sustainable infrastructure. In Uganda’s telecommunications sector, few …
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How Tara Turkington built a thriving multisector company in South Africa.
Tara Turkington has led Flow Communications from a small start-up to a recognised South African multi-sector company. In 2005, Tara Turkington founded Flow Communications (Flow) from her home …