Silas Ooko Otieno
Silas Ooko Otieno (Kenyan) is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, and a fourth-year student at the United States International University- Africa, where he’s currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and Directing. Currently, he serves as a Peer Coach with the African Careers Network (ACN) and as a Millennium Campus Director at USIU-Africa with […]
Eco-clean Fuel
Eco-clean Fuel is a student-led social venture providing clean, eco-friendly, and affordable fuel in Kisumu and Siaya counties in Kenya through biomass briquettes.
Reggie Okoko
Reggie is a fourth-year Computer Science student at the Glasgow Caledonian University (African Leadership College). He is passionate about utilizing AI to develop innovative and sustainable solutions in the CleanTech and Energy sectors. Reggie is the founder and project lead of Glow and Grow. He is a Co-Designer at the Diana Award and a Resolution […]
Cynthia Gichuki
Cynthia Njoki Gichuki, a driven and determined entrepreneur from Kenya, is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management at the Africa Leadership College. She’s the visionary founder of “Glow and Grow,” a venture that reflects her dual passions for Renewable Energy and Finance. Cynthia’s quirky and creative personality adds a unique touch to her work, […]
Glow and Grow
Glow and Grow illuminates pupils’ lives by providing low-cost solar lanterns to eliminate using tin lamps in households. Glow Retrofit is a revolutionary lighting feature created by retrofitting and upcycling the traditional hurricane lamp. Our solar lanterns are rechargeable, portable, emit zero carbon or pollutants, and are health-friendly. Glow Retrofit is easy to use and […]
Africa Green Plus
A venture in Benin that works on providing organic biofertilizers to reduce contamination of water sources, erosion, destruction of soil structure and the spread of cancerous diseases caused by chemical fertilizers. The venture also plans to employ disabled and other marginalized youth to help integrate them into society.
Ferdinand Lowanou
Ferdinand LOWANOU (Benin), holds a scientific baccalaureate and graduated in Science and Technique of Animal Production (STPA) from the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FSA) at the University of Abomey-Calavi. A Millenium Class 2023 Bousier, Ferdinand is currently a candidate at the Ashinaga Initiative for Africa (IAA), where he is taking part in a study camp. […]
Eco-Tank
Eco-Tank is a sustainable tilapia farming initiative that uses protein-rich Black Soldier Fly larvae as an alternative feeding option. The larva feed is available to small-scale aquaponic farmers in Tanzania. These larvae also play a crucial role in the ecosystem by efficiently decomposing food waste and recycling it into nutrient-rich compost.
Lisa Shehan
Lisa is currently studying for an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences at Earth University. She is a dedicated learner, innovative, and motivated woman. Devoted to establishing efficient and long-lasting agricultural systems to address food insecurity in Africa. During her career, Lisa has expanded her expertise in the Agricultural field and has taken the opportunity to […]
Brenda Maembe
Brenda Benedict Maembe is an undergraduate student at EARTH University in Costa Rica, with a strong passion for agricultural sciences. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, and she is expected to graduate in December 2023. Brenda is a dedicated and driven individual who has received the prestigious MasterCard Foundation Scholar Program Scholarship […]
