In its mission to recognize and celebrate the promising young entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of Africa, the Founder of The Year Awards honors young founders who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial talent and commitment. In the Under 30 age group, here are the talented winners in various categories:
Founder of The Year
Peter Didas - Tanzania Winner
Kevin Odhiambo - Kenya 1st Runner up
Sanni Seun - Nigeria 2nd Runner up
Social Founder of The Year
Marcia Monareng - South Africa Winner
Mathews Tembo - Zambia 1st Runner up
Evans Macharia Muita - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Techpreneur of The Year
Thagana Peters - Kenya Winner
Arthur Latim - Uganda 1st Runner up
Philip Assan - Ghana 2nd Runner up
Fashionpreneur of The Year
Pascal Chongo - Zambia Winner
Mongezi Masombuka - South Africa 1st Runner up
Oscar Fakude - South Africa 2nd Runner up
Most Promising Founder of The Year
Joshua Gwamoiza - Uganda Winner
Lillian Gyamfi - Ghana 1st Runner up
Lewis Kiambia - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Agripreneur of The Year
Joseph Maingi - Kenya Winner
Robin Ndung'u - Kenya 1st Runner up
Obiada Miracle - Nigeria 2nd Runner up
Realtor of The Year
Oluwatobiloba Giwa - Nigeria Winner
Iyanuoluwa Ayodele - Nigeria 1st Runner up
Anthony Edgar Otieno - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Edupreneur of The Year
Emmaculate Kivindyo - Kenya Winner
Lindelwa Mahlalela - South Africa 1st Runner up
Tatiana Isabel Whitup - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Hospitality Founder of The Year
Richard Sabbi - Tanzania Winner
Gadson Timotheo - Tanzania 1st Runner up
Chef Young - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Healthpreneur of The Year
Isaac Ogutu - Kenya Winner
Nafisat Abdulmajeed - Nigeria 1st Runner up
Mwau Mutinda - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Entertainment Founder of The Year
Bolaji Kolade - Nigeria Winner
Brian Oduma - Kenya 1st Runner up
Kanisius Nyimbi - Tanzania 2nd Runner up
Mediapreneur of The Year
Marcia Monareng - South Africa Winner
Edwin Masobeji - Tanzania 1st Runner up
Sunday Babatunde - Nigeria 2nd Runner up
Manufacturing Founder of The Year
Bhekuzulu Gumbi - South Africa Winner
Patricia Majule - Tanzania 1st Runner up
Astamarie Lumbwe - Zambia 2nd Runner up
Retail Founder of The Year
Reuben Egoabruke - Nigeria Winner
Egbetus Kaiza - Tanzania 1st Runner up
Edith Kagendo - Kenya 2nd Runner up