The Social Founder of the Year award recognizes exceptional entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of transforming communities in Africa through their impactful and innovative social initiatives. These individuals are driven by a strong sense of social responsibility and are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people, particularly those in underserved and marginalized communities. Their initiatives are critical because they play a significant role in empowerment, catalyzing positive change, and creating a lasting impact on society. This category also serves as a platform to showcase the success stories of these remarkable entrepreneurs, highlighting their achievements and the positive outcomes they have achieved in their respective communities. Find a comprehensive list of nominees in this category below.
Over 30
Kenya
Pauline Wamukowa - Mali Therapy Center For Children With Autism
Vickie Wambura - Nafisika Trust
Mary Wanja Thuo - Cityscape Trends Services Limited
Lydia Otieno - Tuungane Cbo-Kilifi
Mercy Wambui - Eneza Imani Community Shelter
Beth Waruguru - Girl Aid Foundation
Martha Awino - Friend To Man Foundation
Nyokabi Ngari - African Woman Global Network
Angeline Nyaunyo Nambi - Ambi Light Up
Rosebell Owiti - Studio Belabela
Dr. Margaret Kagwe - Mental Health Champions
Violah Mokoro - Violah Mokoro
Migwi Njeri - Usikimye
Brenda Rombo - Be The Engineer
Hildah Claire - The Board Room Project (Brp)
Catherine Adhiambo - Hope Alive Girls Empowerment Program (Hagep)
Gladwell Wanjiru Wachira - Hope Rescue Mission –Us
Njeri Kabiru - Teenage Mums Empowerment
Muthoni Omukhango - African Christian Authors Program
Patricia Orawo - Stada Kenya
Margaret Njeru - Dynasty Sacco Limited
Ann Tobiko - Meishan International Merchants
Ubbi Sukhvinder Kaur - Shanga Engineering Works Limited
Sabina Wangui - Kiambu Sex Workers Association
Judith Mwinami - Afriaq Kidz World
Sylvia Akinsiku - Andy Speaks 4 Special Needs Persons Africa
Grace Kanyiri - Grace Kanyiri Foundation
Mercy Nzuki - Dip-Co
Maureen Ochieng - Healing Hearts Counselling Services
Patricia Mwangi - Virtual Moms On Upwork
Alice Mwangangi - Community Development And Childhelp Agency
Jennifer Wachira - Sadref Africa
South Africa
Thembi Monametsi - The Healing Space
Makgatla Thepa - Ponelopele Reading Club And Library
Ayanda More - Apara Global
Lebogang Hlakola - Mangena Community Development
Nonkululeko Mtshali - Nonkululeko Mtshali
Sam Gqomo - Womandla Foundation
Lehlohonolo Mphakathi - Qondobuhle Sa Holdings Pty Ltd
Vicky Denise Chili - Ekasi Bioscope (Pty) Ltd
Mandy Sigauke - Shemillionaire
Busiswa Lutshaba - Busiswa Lutshaba
Nthabiseng Teffo - Well Maid
Ghana
Ramat Whajah - Girls With Purpose Foundation
Emma Akua Mettle - Event Sparks
Biney Gladys - Biney Gladys
Georgia Naadei Ashie - Nadash Global Events
Joy Joycelyn Andoh - Joyfoundationgh
Franklina Amoro - Standard Virtuous Women
Pearl Laryea - Epikouria Ghana
Florence Antwi - Flossy Beads
Portia Adu-Mensah - Dream Hunt
Nigeria
Chinemenma Umeseaka - 9ineteen Works Enterprises
Ndueso Young Akpan - Teengirls Development Foundation
Blessing Ingyape - Dyslexia Help Africa (Dyslexia Help Learning Academy)
Keseina Anyebe - Inspired By You Company
Patricia Uma - Rabni Education Interventions Ltd/Gte
Raquel Kasham Daniel - Bambini Africa
Julie Obi - Djulieseventplace
Mojisola Eteng-Oloto - Legsapparel
Akerele Taiwo - Raising The Bar With Aunty Tayelolu
Jennifer Hilejime - Hills Founders
Abimbola Abikoy - Revamp Rave Network
Olayinka Ayoola - Girls Are Beautiful
Chinny Ononuju-Mcernest Nee Okoye - The Women International
Sandra Norbert - Swift And Castle Consultants Ltd
Hajiya Amira Ibrahim - Zandikam International Limited
Marilyn Anona - Omalivingshow
Bilkisu Garba - The Upcycle Architect
Olaitan Taiwo - Coree Business Support Services
Maureen Ngozi Chukwurah - Stimulate Africa Youth Development Initiative
Kangyang Gana - Claire Aid Foundation
Flora Mbeledeogu - Maba
Buchi Onuu - Twim (The Woman In Me) Initiative
Grace Momoh - Brandaro
Beatrice Yesufu - Christian Widows & Widowers Empowered Initiatives Nigeria
Adekemi Adeniyan - Dentalcare Foundation
Under 30
Kenya
Abigail Ebuk - T &G Powdered Foods
Margaret Mungai - Margaret Mungai
Amina Ahmed - Minat Bakery
Sophia Kimuhu - Maks Foundation Kenya
Rebecca Nayere - Nayers Foundation
Margaret Wachira - The Mokab
Hon Agnes Nkanya - Agnes Nkanya Foundation ( C.B.O)
Rosemary Gachau - Teap Talk Show
Lilian Mbuthi - Kina Dada, Tunaweza!
Pauline Juma - Rebirth Of A Queen
Daki Duba - Holistic Mental Health Africa
Carolyne Nyambura - Rejuvenating Nature's Beam
Clare Brenda Mugambi - Creative Mage Studios
Caroline Karanu - Caroline Glory
Nyawira Muchangi - Gemfund
Yvonne Makena - Glasses Of Love Foundation (Gol)
Cleopatra Machira - The Voice Of A Black Voice
Clare Muthui - Clare Muthui
Catherine Githui - The Future Internet Cafe
Farida Ally - Elimu Care
Maryanne Gaitho - Saved Dreams Kenya
Jacinta Ndanu - Project Fahamu
Annita Ali - Alisagasi Foundation
South Africa
Reneiloe Matsepe - Mustard Seed Foundation
Khathutshelo Tshivhase - Blissful Smiles Foundation
Nkateko Nokeri - Npc Women Of Dominance
Maureen Mubaiwa - House Of Allure
Cohdelia Pilusa - Umthambeka Drop-In Centre
Busisiwe Ndlovu - Limitless Education And Skills Project
Nomfundo Zafezeka Mbuyisa - Enactus, Mark A Mark Africa Youth Development
Maambele Regina Khosa - She-Cab Stellies
Ghana
Wendy Ngoin Ngendem Sani - C.A.S.H.Oncampus!
Ruth Awontemi Afoko - Temis Foundation
Mary Ayariga Awinimi - Shecan Foundation
Sonia Elmir - L’elmir
Olivia Ayiah - Adom Zoe Foundation
Mavis Emefa Dunyo - Manage Period Foundation
Nigeria
Osariemen Omoruyi - Restorative Justice For Africa
Festus Abigail - Fab Treasure Foundation
Oluwadunsin Bolaji - Dunsincraft Collection Ltd
Nmesoma Nwubah - Soma Blog
Philemon Afiniki - Right Of Hausa Christian Girls
Adedoyin Adebisi Patrick - Royalsmilesurprises&Events
Jennifer Obiorah - Teamupcyclers
Grace Daniel - Gracedlines
Micah Faith - 21st Century Woman
Ibrahim Hassana - Hasibmakeover
Beloveth Edima Ekpo - Lady Divine Orphanage And Charity Foundation
Asaneth Andrew Dimas - Child Power Initiative
Victoria Oyindenyefa Ige - Oyindenyefa Victoria Ige – Ovi
Abel Joy Chidinma - Moa Excel International
Amarachukwu Nwokokoro - Iruka
Lauritta Boniface - Ecocykle Development Foundation