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GoBEBA—Lesley Mbogo is disrupting Kenya’s utilities supply chain with AI technology.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLesley Mbogo, co-founder and CEO of GoBEBA, is transforming how Kenyan households access essential utilities. With a strong engineering and product management background, she has held leadership roles …
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BusinessFintechInnovationInsuranceTech
Bente Krogmann is accelerating digital insurance in East Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWeekend Read Bente Krogmann is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in Kenya’s financial and insurance sectors. Over the years, she has observed that many people across …
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Businesse-CommerceFemale RetailersInnovationTech
Jessica Boonstra is simplifying grocery shopping for SA townships.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJessica Bonstra is improving the grocery shopping experience in South Africa. Originally from the Netherlands, she relocated with her family to South Africa and was captivated by the …
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BusinessFinanceFinancial InclusionImpact InvestmentStartupVenture Capitalist
Aruwa Capital—Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes leads gender-lens investing in Africa.
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes is bridging the funding gap for women-led and gender-diverse businesses in Africa, driving economic growth and promoting inclusion through impact investing with Aruwa Capital Management …
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BusinessFinancial InclusionFundingStartupTechVenture Capitalist
Ajim Capital—Eunice Ajim’s audacious move to finance early-stage African startups.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEunice Ajim’s entrepreneurial journey began in Cameroon, where she was born and raised. Like many young Africans, she dreamed of opportunities beyond her homeland. In 2011, she moved …
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EducationGender EqualityNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Martha Omoekpen Alade is empowering Nigerian women and girls through tech.
Martha Omoekpen Alade empowers Nigerian women and girls in technology through Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). She is bridging the gender gap by providing digital skills and …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechSocial Impact
Lendvisery—Mosunmola Fadahunsi, the businesswoman helping Nigerians access quick loans.
Mosunmola Fadahunsi is expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria through Lendvisery Services Ltd. She offers easy-access loans and flexible financing solutions to individuals and businesses often overlooked by traditional …
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AgricultureFoodFood SecurityInnovationLogisticsSocial ImpactTech
FreshSource—Farah Emara’s rise to safegard Egypt from food insecurity.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe FreshSource brand became a reality when Farah Emara visited a rural farming community and spoke to a group of struggling farmers. One elderly farmer shared his frustration …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFinancial LiteracyFintechGender InclusionSMEs
CreditWise—Bola Oduyale’s move to empower Nigeria women and MSMEs.m.
Bola Oduyale is bridging Nigeria’s financial gap by empowering women and small businesses through CreditWise Financials Ltd. Her company provides accessible loans, financial literacy, and advocacy, helping marginalised …