النشرة الأسبوعية لخريجي الجامعة – 15 يونيو 2026
This week: Christiana Owoeye represents TEF on the global stage in China. Rewatch our session on payment systems. Meet Blandine, whose Kosmotive is transforming women’s health across Africa. Share your thoughts on how we can serve you better. And the 2026 Hub Leads Election is coming — stay tuned.
Christiana Owoeye is currently in China!
The 2026 Acceleration Week for Global Youth Development Programs in China brought together outstanding young leaders from across the world. And right there among them was our very own Christiana Owoeye, CEO of Trashmonger and 2024 TEF alumna Global Youth Development Acceleration Week.
Nominated by the Foundation, Christiana is representing TEF alumni on the global stage, engaging in high-level sessions, building networks, and showcasing African innovation.
Her story is a reminder: opportunities are real, and they’re waiting for those who stay engaged, visible, and ready.
Rewatch Last Week’s Power Session
Last week, we hosted a powerful and eye-opening session on “Unlocking Business Growth Through Better Payment Systems,” led by Emmanuel Ojo, CEO of RedTech Limited… and it did not disappoint! From practical, real-world strategies to thought-provoking conversations, the energy in the room was truly contagious. It was a strong reminder that real growth often starts with the systems we build behind the scenes.
Missed it? Don’t worry. You can still catch all the insights! Rewatch the full session using the link below, and you can also dive into other impactful sessions on our YouTube channel
Rewatch the session
Kosmotive: Building a Continental Ecosystem of Dignity
Since 2017, بلاندين أوموزيرانجي, founder of Kosmotive in Kigali, Rwanda, has been proving that health equity is not a privilege but a right. What began as a local startup has grown into a regional powerhouse serving over 800,000 women across East and Central Africa.
Kosmotive’s impact is anchored in an approach that integrates products, services, and digital platforms into one ecosystem:
• KosmoPads reusable sanitary pads manufactured locally through a circular, zero-waste model
• KosmoPay fintech solution allowing low-income users to pay in flexible installments via USSD
• Health Champion Network empowering women educators to break cultural taboos around reproductive health
• KosmoHealth App providing localized information and real-time data for over 800,000 users
Through the knowledge and seed capital funding from the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, Blandine scaled production, expanded distribution through 30 kiosks across Rwanda, and secured partnerships with global organizations.
Have Your Say: Help Us To Serve You Better
While we recognize that access to financing, loans, and career opportunities remains important, we also believe that being part of this alumni community offers so much more—connection, collaboration, shared growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact.
As we continue to build and strengthen this network, your voice matters.
• What more would you like from us as an alumni community?
• How can we better support your personal and entrepreneurial journey?
• What would keep you more actively engaged?
We’re also interested in exploring how we can grow together:
• In what ways would you like to give back? Through knowledge sharing, partnerships, or other initiatives?
• What opportunities would inspire you to stay connected and contribute meaningfully?
Your ideas, big or small, will help shape the future of the growing TEF alumni community. Together, we can create something that not only supports you, but also empowers others.
Share your thoughts with us. We’re listening.
2026 Hub Leads Election Is Almost Here - Get Ready to Nominate!
Every two years, our alumni communities get to decide who leads them. That moment is almost here again.
Nominations for the 2026 Hub Leads Election are opening soon! Whether you're stepping up yourself or championing someone you believe in, your voice matters in shaping what comes next.
Details are on their way! Make sure you keep an eye out on your emails and all the TEFConnect Social media pages to ensure you do not miss anything!
Your TEF Profile Is Your First Gateway to Opportunity
Your business has grown; new markets, new products, new milestones. But if your TEF profile hasn’t kept up, you may be missing out.
Why it matters:
• Updated profiles are the first filter for grants, partnerships, and global programs
• Visibility ensures your achievements reach the right decision-makers
An outdated profile risks making you invisible when opportunity arrives.
The 2025 TEF Story: Proof of Transformation
Entrepreneurs are making waves. Businesses are growing. Africa is moving… and TEF is right there in the middle of it.
The 2025 TEF Annual Impact Report captures it all. From the impact we've made across the continent to the stories of the people driving it, this report is a testament to what happens when Africa bets on its own.
Inside, you'll find spotlights on over 100 alumni businesses. This is proof that the work is working.
If you haven't read it yet, now is the time.
Stay Updated
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