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source for many rural farmers, yet it faces significant challenges, such as low yields, unpredictable colony collapses, outdated practices, and limited …
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Foluke Michael is pioneering Africa’s green revolution.
Caterina De’ Medici Africa’s CEO Foluke Michael is at the forefront of Africa’s green economy movement. A project management expert, SDGs implementer, and Green Economy specialist, her work …
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InnovationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentYouth Empowerment
Laila Macharia— the visionary who moved to shape Africa’s creative future.
Dr Laila Macharia is a Kenyan changemaker. Through her work with the Aspen Initiative Africa and the Africa Digital Media Institute, she promotes change in Africa by empowering …
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AgricultureBusinessCEO's LoungeDrinks and BeveragesManufacturingSocial Impact
Wendy Appelbaum—the woman who built South Africa’s premium winery.
Wendy Appelbaum, one of South Africa’s most influential businesswomen and arguably its richest woman, knows that although wealth can be inherited, true impact is earned. As the daughter …
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EducationInnovationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSciennce and TechnologyStartupYouth Empowerment
NexaScale—Adora Nwodo’s mission to empower tech talents across Africa.
Meet Adora Nwodo, a software engineer at Microsoft, the founder of the nonprofit NexaScale, an author, a content creator, and a DJ. She provides opportunities for entry-level technologists …
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Female PoliticiansLeadershipPolicyPolicymakers
Meet Vice President Lucia Witbooi, the woman spearheading Namibia’s bold visa policy moves.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesVice 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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Meet Amaka Nsofor, a top expert in the African debt capital market.
Amaka Nsofor is a leading finance expert specialising in debt capital markets. With extensive experience in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, she is pivotal …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthMenstrual HealthStartupTechYouth Empowerment
YeneHealth— How Kidist Tesfaye grants Ethiopians access to reproductive health resources.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesKidist 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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FinanceIntrepreneurshipLeadershipManagementWomen in Banking
Adebimpe Olambiwonnu champions growth at Sterling Financial Holdings.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAdebimpe Olambiwonnu is a financial professional with over thirty years of experience in the banking sector. She is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Sterling Financial Holdings Company …
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BusinessCEO's LoungeDrinks and BeveragesGender EqualityLeadershipManufacturing
Jane Karuku is a mastermind for growth and innovation at East Africa Beverage Ltd.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJane Karuku is a distinguished Kenyan businesswoman and corporate leader. In December 2020, she was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East African …
