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Unleashing the Power of Tech Education: How Ethiopia’s Gebeya is Bridging the Skills Gap and Driving Tech Excellence

Unleashing the Power of Tech Education: How Ethiopia's Gebeya is Bridging the Skills Gap and Driving Tech Excellence

This week on the Startup Spotlight, we feature Gebeya, an innovative ed-tech startup based in Ethiopia.

Gebeya is revolutionizing the education landscape and empowering individuals to thrive in the digital era. At Gebeya, their mission is to bridge the skills gap and unlock the potential of talented individuals across Africa by providing them with high-quality tech education and connecting them with rewarding job opportunities.


Founded in 2016, Gebeya aims to democratize access to tech education and opportunities, particularly for underrepresented communities in Ethiopia. They aim to equip individuals with in-demand tech skills, foster a culture of continuous learning, and facilitate seamless integration into the digital workforce.


By doing so, they are building a future where talent knows no boundaries and every individual has the chance to thrive. Their comprehensive training programs have empowered thousands of students and professionals to acquire skills in software development, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and more.

Gebeya’s impact extends beyond individual success stories. By nurturing a skilled tech workforce, they drive innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and attract investment in Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem.

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Breaking Barriers: Twiga Foods’ Journey to Transforming Africa’s Food System.

Breaking Barriers: Twiga Foods' Journey to Transforming Africa's Food System

This week, we shine a spotlight on Twiga Foods, a groundbreaking company that is reimagining the way food supply chains operate in Africa.

With a mission to create efficient, transparent, and sustainable food systems, Twiga Foods has emerged as a catalyst for change, positively impacting farmers, vendors, and consumers alike. Twiga Foods was founded in Kenya in 2014 by Grant Brooke and Peter Njonjo. Their shared vision was to address the challenges faced by small-scale farmers in accessing reliable markets and fair prices for their produce.

 

Starting with a focus on bananas, Twiga Foods gradually expanded its operations to include a diverse range of fresh fruits, vegetables, and staple crops. Since its inception, Twiga Foods has experienced remarkable growth, propelled by its innovative approach and transformative impact.

The company’s commitment to leveraging technology to streamline the supply chain has led to significant advancements in the agricultural sector across Africa.

 

At the core of Twiga Foods’ mission is the belief that everyone deserves access to affordable, high-quality food.

They envision a future where smallholder farmers can thrive, vendors can access a reliable fresh produce supply, and consumers can enjoy nutritious and affordable food options.

 

Twiga Foods strives to empower farmers by providing them with a fair market for their produce, reducing post-harvest losses through efficient logistics, and offering access to financial services.

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Zembo

Zembo is spearheading e-mobility revolution in Uganda

 This week we feature Uganda’s Zembo in our startup spotlight.

Zembo is an exciting e-mobility startup that is based in Kampala, Uganda. The startup was founded in 2018 with a vision to revolutionize the transportation sector in Uganda and beyond. Since its inception, Zembo has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions through its fleet of electric motorcycles. Zembo’s electric motorcycles are designed to meet the needs of the urban commuter in Uganda as they are reliable, efficient, and affordable, making them an excellent alternative to traditional gas-powered motorcycles.

The startup’s business model is built around providing affordable transportation services to commuters in Kampala. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation, having previously won the Uganda National Social Entrepreneurship Award, which recognizes businesses that create social and environmental impact.

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Mukuru Clean Stoves

Start-up Spotlight - Mukuru Clean Stoves

Kenya’s Mukuru Clean Stoves is revolutionizing how people cook and heat their homes in Africa.

With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Mukuru Clean Stoves aims to reduce the negative impact of traditional stoves and charcoal on the environment and people’s health. Their solution? An efficient and affordable cookstove that uses up to 50% less charcoal and reduces carbon emissions and toxic fumes. But their impact does not end there. Mukuru Clean Stoves is scaling up a women-led clean cookstove value chain in Kenya, employing local women artisans and technicians to manufacture the cookstoves from recycled materials. To date, the startup has sold over 250,000 clean cookstoves in Kenya, enabling families to save over $20 Million in fuel costs and impacting the lives of over 1,200,000 people.Mukuru Clean Stoves was founded in 2017 by Charlot Magayi.

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