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Barbara Mutabazi

African Changemaker

Barbara Mutabazi

Barbara is a Ugandan entrepreneur and tech leader passionate about promoting gender equality in tech.

She is the Founder of Women In Technology Uganda (WITU) and a leading figure in the African tech ecosystem. WITU provides young women and girls in Uganda from underserved communities with practical skills, tools, and work opportunities to become innovative technologists, leaders, and entrepreneurs equally participating in and influencing African economies.

 

Through WITU, Barbara is empowering women and girls to participate in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by providing mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. She has also founded other initiatives, such as Hive Colab, a technology hub in Kampala that supports tech startups in the region. Barbara’s contributions to the tech industry in Uganda and beyond have been truly inspiring. She has been recognized as one of the leading young entrepreneurs in Africa and has received numerous awards for her work in promoting gender equality in tech

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Yahya Bouhlel

African Changemaker

Yahya Bouhlel

Yahya Bouhlel is a young Tunisian computer scientist and tech entrepreneur with a mission to build a sustainable, scalable and affordable educational platform in the Middle East and Africa.

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of GOMYCODE, a Tunisian-based edtech startup bridging the skills gap between the existing educational infrastructure and digital skills needed in today’s global job market. Founded in 2016, GoMyCode has successfully placed 80% of its students through a job placement program and has facilitated career changes, upward mobility, and diversified income streams for thousands of graduates.

Through Yahya’s leadership, GoMyCode has become a leading coding boot camp, empowering individuals with in-demand tech skills and helping them to pursue fulfilling careers. Yahya’s vision, leadership, and commitment to making tech education accessible to all have not gone unnoticed, as he has won several awards and honors.

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Rosalia Joseph

African Changemaker

Rosalia Joseph

Rosalia is Namibia’s first female Medical Entomologist and an experienced Public Health Researcher.

She currently serves as the Regional Coordinator of PAMCA – Women in Vector Control Control (WIVC), Central and Southern Africa. Women in Vector Control is an initiative that strengthens the role of African women from all spheres of society in combating vector-borne diseases, which are endemic to sub-Saharan African countries. At WIVC, Rosalia is leading efforts to implement effective vector control strategies to reduce the incidence of malaria in the region. She is also the ALMA country lead in Namibia for Malaria Youth Army champions and a member of the Roll Back Malaria Youth Workstream.

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Ibrahim Sagna

African Changemaker

Ibrahim Sagna

Ibrahim Sagna is a Seegalese entreprenuer, institutional platform builder , technology enthusiast and prolific private investor.

As the Executive Chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, he has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the region, investing in and supporting some of the most promising technology companies in West Africa. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Sagna’s expertise and leadership have been instrumental in the success of several businesses in the region.

 

He has been a key player in developing and implementing mobile payments and banking solutions across Africa, paving the way for greater financial inclusion and economic growth. Sagna’s commitment to innovation and excellence has earned him widespread recognition and respect in the industry. He is a trailblazer and pioneer, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and driving change for the better

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Gerald Otim 

African Changemaker

Gerald Otim  

Gerald is an accomplished Ugandan entrepreneur driving financial inclusion by growing the developing world’s digital financial infrastructure.

He is the CEO of Ensibuuko, a leading provider of digital financial services to rural communities in Uganda. As the CEO of Ensibuuko, Gerald has created a digital solution that connects the unbanked to the broader financial ecosystem.

Through his innovative approach, Gerald has made a real difference in the lives of thousands of people, empowering them to build better futures for themselves and their families. Gerald’s work has earned him international recognition, including being named as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in the Social Entrepreneurship category in 2018.

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Nthabiseng Mosia

African Changemaker

Nthabiseng Mosia

Nthabiseng is a true champion of sustainable energy solutions in Africa and has significantly impacted the renewable energy sector.

She is the Co-Founder of Easy Solar, a social enterprise that provides affordable and reliable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in West Africa. As the Co-Founder of Easy Solar, Nthabiseng has been at the forefront of providing affordable and reliable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in the region.

Nthabiseng’s passion for renewable energy and commitment to driving social and economic development in Africa is truly inspiring. Her efforts to promote sustainable energy solutions are helping to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people.

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Esther Mwaniki

African Changemaker

Esther Mwaniki

Esther is a Kenyan leadership development expert passionate about shaping the next generation of African leaders

She is the Founder of Lapid Leaders Africa, a leading organization that aims to ignite prowess in the next generation of African leaders, enabling them to reimagine the possible. The Pan-African platform is on a mission to build a community of value-driven young leaders dedicated to being solution providers and change-makers across the African continent.

Lapid Leaders Africa delivers an outstanding experience that provides world-class leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship education to Africa’s exceptional young talent. Through Lapid Leaders Africa, Esther has helped to shape and inspire the next generation of African leaders. Her efforts have earned her global recognition, having previously been listed as an African Women in Public Service Fellowship by the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

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Mounir Nakhla 

African Changemaker

Mounir Nakhla

Nakhla is a serial entrepreneur and founder of businesses delivering microfinancing to SMEs and individuals.

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of MNT-Halan, Africa’s first unicorn of 2023 and Egypt’s first-ever private tech firm to break above $ 1 billion. MNT-Halan is Egypt’s leading fintech ecosystem and the largest growing lender to the unbanked and underbanked, driving the fintech boom in the MENA region.

Nakhla has over 15 years of experience in the telecoms and technology industry. He has been honoured and recognized for his contribution to the growth of the two sectors in Africa.

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