Ugwem Eneyo is a Nigerian-American who experienced an unreliable electricity system as a child in Nigeria. While pursuing her graduate studies at Stanford University, Eneyo focused on sustainable …
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Oluchi Enebeli, Nigeria’s first female blockchain engineer bridges gender gap in Web3.
Weekend Read If you had told a younger Oluchi Enebeli she would become Nigeria’s first female blockchain engineer, she might have laughed in disbelief. Back then, she was …
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Dabchy—How Ameni Mansouri created a sustainable markertplace for North Africa fashion.
Weekend Read When Ameni Mansouri left her stable job in Paris to start a business in Tunisia, many thought she was making a mistake. Young professionals were leaving …
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Majik Water—Beth Koigi traps water from air to solve Kenya’s water crisis.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWeeked Read Kenya is one of the world’s regions that endures extreme heat, particularly in its arid and semi-arid areas, where rainfall is scarce. Many people struggle to …
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Hasna Kourda—the Tunisian transforming global fashion habits with a digital wardrobe.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesHasna Kourda was born and raised in Tunisia, where her upbringing deeply influenced her. There, sustainable practices were integral to daily life, and clothes were not discarded but …
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Indicina: Yvonne Johnson’s journey to bridging Africa’s credit gap.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAccess to credit is one of the stumbling blocks for businesses and individuals across Africa. Traditional lenders, constrained by outdated risk assessment models, often struggle to determine the …
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Jumba—Kagure Wamunyu’s move to transform Kenya’s construction sector.
Kagure Wamunyu is transforming Kenya’s construction industry through Jumba, a construction technology startup that streamlines the procurement and financing of building materials. Recognising the sector’s inefficiencies, Wamunyu co-founded …
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Chioma Okotcha empowers African SMEs with loans for clean energy adoption.
Chioma Okotcha is helping Nigeria switch to clean energy by making it easier for people, businesses, and installers to get financing for clean energy equipment. Funding poses a …
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Ushahidi: Juliana Rotich’s answer to crisis response in Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAccess to reliable information during crises is essential in today’s digital age. Whether facing political unrest, natural disasters, or public health emergencies, the inability to obtain timely and …
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Rising Tide Africa—how two women are closing Africa’s female investors gap.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAfrica’s entrepreneurial landscape is evolving rapidly, yet female founders face significant challenges in securing funding. Many struggle with investor biases, limited access to capital, and fewer opportunities to …