Kenya

  • Branice Kazira 

    Signvrse

    About Branice  Growing up, Branice Kazira witnessed first-hand how communication barriers excluded Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals from education, healthcare, and everyday life. That experience became her driving purpose: to use technology as a bridge for inclusion. Branice is Co-Founder and CTO of Signvrse, an AI-powered assistive technology company transforming accessibility for Deaf communities across Africa. A software engineering student, she combines deep technical expertise with…

  • Gideon Noah 

    S.G. Embroidery Ltd

    About Gideon  Gideon Noah didn’t choose the textile industry — it chose him. He grew up watching his parents build S.G. Embroidery from scratch, learning the craft through observation and practice. When they passed, he stepped up to carry their legacy forward, transforming a family business into a growing professional enterprise. Today, as hands-on leader of S.G. Embroidery…

  • Norah Kimathi

    Zerobionic

    About Norah  Norah Kimathi grew up watching Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in her community being excluded from quality education — not by lack of ability, but by lack of access. She chose technology as her response. As Founder of Zerobionic, Norah leads a multidisciplinary team of young innovators building AI-powered robotics that make STEM education genuinely inclusive…

  • Samaa Sahab 

    EcoCraft Creations

    About Samaa  Samaa Sahab saw plastic waste as an opportunity wearing a disguise. As a young Kenyan entrepreneur with a passion for both sustainability and fashion, she set out to prove that discarded materials could become something desirable — and that a business built on recycling could be both profitable and purposeful. As Founder and sales lead of EcoCraft Creations,…

  • Tracy Achieng 

    KilimoChills Solution

    About Tracy  Tracy Achieng grew up closely connected to informal markets, watching small-scale traders — many of them women — work long hours under difficult conditions to support their families. As a mechanical engineering student, she didn’t just observe the problem; she started designing a solution. As Founder of KilimoChills Solution, Tracy leads product design, user research, partnerships, and operations — building technology rooted…

  • Churchill Muriuki

    Twendegreen

    About Churchill Despite pursuing engineering studies, Churchill’s entrepreneurial spirit remained strong. Co-founding Twendegreen fulfilled his long-standing aspiration. As a passionate change-maker, Churchill is committed to creating ventures that not only demonstrate a viable business model but also have a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. Transition into Entrepreneurship Churchill’s journey into entrepreneurship came…

  • Lynnet Muritu​

    MimiPambo

    About Lynnet​ Hailing from the Kenyan capital, 21-year-old Lynnet is an architecture student with interests ranging from creative design and business to social and economic justice. She envisions a world where Kenyans in low-income communities can acquire means towards social mobility and economic liberation.​ Transition into Entrepreneurship​ Lynnet’s desire to contribute to and transform her community has fueled…