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5 Young African Entrepreneurs Growing Eco-friendly Businesses on the Continent
Eco-entrepreneurship is the new fad of startup entrepreneurship, not because of its rising popularity, but its potential to transform our environment, improving
2020 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30, Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa is Using Technology to Forge a Better Tomorrow
Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa, 24, Uganda Founder and Executive Director of Chil Artificial Intelligence Lab Industry: Artificial intelligence in medicine At only 24,
How Martin Ruga Turned His Kitchen into a Multi-million Dollar Chocolate Business
Romance is never complete without a candle lit dinner and a bar of chocolate. In particular, chocolates do not only induce romance,
Meet Nabuuma Shamim Kaliisa, a 24-year-old Cancer Survivor Who Considers Herself a Social Entrepreneur and Innovator.
This is Me I am determined to not only exist but to thrive and to help others thrive. My name is Nabuuma
Uganics is Creating a Malaria-Free World!
My Story of Luck! Luck is real, it is powerful, and I am committed to spreading it as far as I can.
Jama Yassin: Transforming Somaliland One Crop At A Time
The greatest revolutions in history often started with the smallest decisions. Growing up with a desire to improve the standard of living
Nuya’s Essence: Tanzanian Beauty Queen Finds Her Business Groove With Natural Skincare Products
Hellen Dausen wanted to be a professional model and she was serious about it. After graduating with a BSc. in International Business
From a Childhood Experience to a Thriving Business, Meet Shamim Nabuuma
At the age of 6, Shamim Nabuuma experienced tooth pain and this was repeatedly treated with pain relieving tablets, however this was
Shabbirali Mussa: Solving the Waste Challenge of Tanzania
From Arusha to Dar es Salaam, over every 5 mins walk you will find a plastic bag (polythene) on the road or
Energy from Waste: Greenpact’s Leroy Mwasaru is Driving Social Impact in Kenya
As a high school student of Maseno School, Young Leroy Mwasaru started Greenpact when his school faced a problem of a faulty
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