- EmpowerAfrica
- ,
Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Ory is a Kenyan activist, lawyer, and a strong advocate for using technology to promote democracy and human rights.
Born in Kenya, Ory has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to advance good governance and transparency in Kenya. She was formerly the Policy Manager for Africa with Google. She is currently a Partner at Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, a pan-African-focused venture capital firm that backs exceptional founders in and from Africa.
Her contribution to promoting good governance has earned her global recognition and honour. In 2011 Ory was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and one of Africa’s Most Powerful Women by Forbes Magazine. In 2014 she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.
You may also like...
- ,
Persistent has launched a new investment vehicle aimed at supporting climate-focused startups across Africa, marking another effort to expand funding for early-stage companies tackling the continent’s environmental and energy challenges.
- ,
South African startup Yazi has secured its first institutional investment round, marking a new milestone for the AI-driven research platform that operates entirely through WhatsApp.
- ,
Electric mobility and distributed energy company Zeno has secured $25 million in new funding to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehicle and charging infrastructure across East Africa.