David Wachira: ‘We are all in need of mentors and role models’
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David Wachira: ‘We are all in need of mentors and role models’

By Cindy Nyaga - Besides being an accomplished fintech entrepreneur, Dr. David Wachira is a public service specialist at the World Bank, and is the co-founder of the Youth Engagement Society.

He opened up to Ambitious.Africa about his journey, how YES strives to empower youth, and his personal advice to the new generation .

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Akili Dada fostering female leadership in Africa: a conversation with Diana Njuguna
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Akili Dada fostering female leadership in Africa: a conversation with Diana Njuguna

By Ollus Ndomu (Interview by Angelina Ngunje) - The Kenya-based NGO nurtures transformative leadership in girls and young women from underserved backgrounds to meet the urgent need for more African women in leadership. Its Deputy Program Manager Diana Njuguna explains its activities and offers a glimpse into her professional life.

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South African social entrepreneur Dintle Nkosi: Promoting equal opportunities by striving for information access
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South African social entrepreneur Dintle Nkosi: Promoting equal opportunities by striving for information access

Dintle Nkosi first considered pursuing social entrepreneurship during a session with her mentor, where she expressed that she would like to join Africa's population of innovative problem solvers. Spending time raising her children outside South Africa brought her to appreciating different education systems. She was motivated by education systems that provide a good standard of education to citizens, regardless of their household income.

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Ugandan Educator Elizabeth Kalemera’s Journey to Teaching Boys How to Support Girls Through School
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Ugandan Educator Elizabeth Kalemera’s Journey to Teaching Boys How to Support Girls Through School

Ugandan Educator Elizabeth Kalemera, 36, teaches boys how to make sanitary towels, helping them become more supportive towards the girls in their life. Her gender responsive pedagogy methods adapt teaching to the specific needs of girls and boys. She works as National Coordinator for Anthill Foundation and previously organisations such as FAWE Uganda.

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