Access 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 Traditional lenders, constrained by outdated risk assessment models, often struggle to determine the …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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BusinessFinanceFintechInnovationTransportation
Mary Mwangi is digitising Kenya’s public transport through fintech
Mary Mwangi is transforming Kenya’s public transport sector by leveraging technology to simplify payments, reduce financial losses, and enhance safety. Through her company, Data Integrated Limited, she has …
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InnovationSciennce and TechnologyTech
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 …
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Almouneer—How two women are revolutionising chronic disease care in MEA region.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Noha Khater and Dr Rania Kadry have embarked on a mission to transform healthcare for patients with chronic diseases in the Middle East and Africa through Almouneer …
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Gertrude Umeh moved from teaching to tech sales—founding a startup.
Gertrude Umeh never imagined she would end up in tech sales. She didn’t even know it was a thing when she started. Today, she is the Sales Operations …
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Nisha Kanabar is putting African fashion on the global map.
The global fashion industry is substantially growing, and its value is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2029. However, Africa’s contribution to this growth is relatively modest. Nisha …
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Why Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved to curb financial illiteracy among Africans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAt 16, Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved with her family to the Democratic Republic of Congo and later to South Africa, where she pursued her A-levels and tertiary education. Despite …