Joel Omulo

Victorine Mukulu’s House of Maids: Making Durban and Cape Town Shine

Victorine Mukulu, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, found herself facing unemployment. In search of a cost-effective way to generate income, she turned to cleaning. This decision marked the genesis of House of Maids.

by Joel Omulo

Victorine Mukulu’s House of Maids: Making Durban and Cape Town Shine

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Egyptian Health Tech Almouneer: Transforming Healthcare for Diabetes and Obesity

Almouneer, an Egyptian health tech company, has emerged as a pivotal player in the health sector. With a mission to revolutionize healthcare for those grappling with diabetes and obesity, it recently secured $3.6 million in funding.

by Joel Omulo

Egyptian Health Tech Almouneer: Transforming Healthcare for Diabetes and Obesity

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Unlocking the Potential of Africa’s Corner Shops: Lengo AI's Data-Driven Magic

Lengo AI, a company founded in Senegal, is revolutionizing the way local corner shops operate, breathing new life into these community hubs through the power of data.

by Joel Omulo

Unlocking the Potential of Africa’s Corner Shops: Lengo AI's Data-Driven Magic

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Microsoft's Vision for the African AI Revolution

Microsoft has unveiled a visionary plan to support and empower African youth in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). To achieve this mission, it has partnered with the Presidential Youth Employment Service (YES) to upskill 300,000 South African youths.

by Joel Omulo

Microsoft's Vision for the African AI Revolution

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Empowering Healthcare through Innovation: USAID Awards Maisha Meds $5 Million

The $5.25 million in funding, disbursed over three years by USAID's Development Innovation Ventures (DIV), is set to boost Maisha Meds' expansion efforts.

by Joel Omulo

Empowering Healthcare through Innovation: USAID Awards Maisha Meds $5 Million

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Gikabu Millers Ltd: The Inspiring Journey of Serah Wanjiku Hinga

Serah embarked on her journey in 2006 when she initiated a Food & Nutrition project. Through this project, she unearthed a pressing issue: low and middle-income households were sorely lacking alternatives to traditional wheat and maize flours.

by Joel Omulo

Gikabu Millers Ltd: The Inspiring Journey of Serah Wanjiku Hinga

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Telegram Wallet Partners with Ivory Pay for African Expansion

This strategic partnership is geared towards enhancing Peer-to-Peer (P2P) transactions and bolstering liquidity for Telegram Wallet users in key African markets, including Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.

by Joel Omulo

Telegram Wallet Partners with Ivory Pay for African Expansion

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SIMAD iLab: Nurturing Somali Startups

SIMAD iLab has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan to further support budding entrepreneurs. The expansion includes the establishment of an innovation theater, a creative digital studio, an executive space, and a dedicated area for startups and Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

by Joel Omulo

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