Carolyne Mwangi highlights the role of youth-led agribusiness in tackling climate change and strengthening food security in Kenya at Kimplanter Seedlings. Carolyne Mukuhi Mwangi, founder and chief executive …
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Wangari Kuria empowers 100,000+ Kenyan farmers with climate-smart practices.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWangari Kuria is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya adopt climate-smart practices through Farmer On Fire Ltd. Wangari Kuria, the founder and CEO of Farmer On Fire Ltd., has …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Vivian Onano champions education and equality for African people.
Vivian Onano empowers African youth and women through education, advocacy, and global leadership for equality and inclusion. Vivian Onano is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, activist, and global youth …
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BusinessLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentYouth Empowerment
Mastercard Foundation appoints Sewit Ahderom President and CEO ahead of 2026.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe Mastercard Foundation has announced Sewit Ahderom as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Ahderom succeeds Reeta Roy, who has led the Foundation for 18 …
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Gender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyYouth Empowerment
Oley Dibba-Wadda leads women and youth empowerment in Africa.
Oley Dibba-Wadda empowers African women and youth through leadership, education, gender equality, and policy advocacy. Oley Dibba-Wadda has dedicated over 25 years to shaping Africa’s development landscape through …
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Fatou Jeng’s fight for climate justice, gender equality, and a greener future
Fatou Jeng leads climate advocacy, gender inclusion, and community resilience initiatives through Clean Earth Gambia. Fatou Jeng’s journey into climate activism began in Banjul, The Gambia, where she …
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Somachi Chris-Asoluka is shaping Africa’s entrepreneurial future as CEO of TEF.
Somachi Chris-Asoluka is leading the Tony Elumelu Foundation to empower African entrepreneurs through funding, training, and partnerships. When Somachi Chris-Asoluka became CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation in …
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Mai El-Darawy bets on lavender as Egypt’s next million-dollar export.
Mai El-Darawy is developing Egypt’s lavender industry, driving exports while empowering women, students, and promoting sustainable development. Mai El-Darawy is an Egyptian entrepreneur best known as the Founder …
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BluLever: Jess Roussos moves to equip 22,000+ South Africans ahead of 4IR.
Jess Roussos, through BluLever, is revolutionising vocational training in South Africa by providing youths with artisan skills and opportunities. In 2018, Jess Roussos recognised a challenge she could …
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How Sara Aziz built Egypt’s first line of defence against child abuse.
Sara Aziz is protecting Egypt’s children by breaking the silence, preventing abuse, empowering families, and influencing policy. Child molestation is one of Egypt’s most silenced crises, yet its …
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