East Africa
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Ishak Kanonya: The Self-Taught Software Developer in the World’s Most Entrepreneurial Country
Uganda has been ranked as the world’s most entrepreneurial country by Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), recording the highest youth entrepreneurs with 55.6
Inspiring a New Generation of Farmers in Somalia, Jama of Hadi Farms Shares His Story.
Majority of the people of Somalia are pastoral nomads. Camels (the traditional currency of prestige and wealth), sheep, goats and some cattle
‘’Africapitalism begins with you!’’ – Riziki Jailos Messa
With conviction in the philosophy of ‘’Africapitalism’’ and the believe of founder, Tony O. Elumelu that “no one but African can develop
MyRide Africa: Where Technology Meets Matatu
In Kenya, matatu (or matatus) are privately owned minibuses. Often decorated, many matatu feature portraits of famous people or slogans and sayings.
Amani Katana is Making Waste a Resource Through Garb Tech
Few weeks ago, Amani Katana was part of the 1,000 Young African Leaders in Washington DC who listened to Founder, Tony O.
TEF Made Me Dream Africa – Frank Mugarura, TEF Hub Lead Rwanda.
March 22nd 2016, Selection announcement was a memorable days for Frank Mugarura on his journey as a Tony Elumelu Entrepreneur but that
Victor Nkindi is Using the Power of the Media to Drive Civic Education in Rwanda
In 2008, following the deadline set by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Rwanda initiated a national digital migration, this move by his
Winning Wednesday with our Entrepreneur- Elia Timotheo
Our entrepreneur, Elia Timotheo from Tanzania is the CEO of East Africa Fruit Farm and Company which trades and markets fresh fruit
Success Story with Byenda Nkwanda
#TEFbusinessprogrammeOur entrepreneur this week could not imagine herself doing anything outside her passion for Fashion. So, she thought about the best ways
Winning Wednesday with Muhire Louis-Antoine from Rwanda
On this week’s episode of Winning Wednesday, we have our entrepreneur, Muhire Louis-Antoine from Rwanda. Muhire is the CEO of Mergims, a
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