Month: May 2023

Imagine a world where individuals make solemn promises to themselves, vowing to follow a purposeful path that creates positive change. This is the essence of Sankalp—a dynamic platform that emerged from the visionary mind of Vineet Rai, the founder of Intellecap. In 2009, Vineet sought to mobilize resources and make a meaningful impact as an […]

In sub-Saharan Africa, a daunting challenge threatens the lives of millions: malnutrition and hunger. The dire need for solutions to combat food insecurity in the region has led to a growing exploration of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their potential benefits and drawbacks. Recently, the Kenyan government made a significant move by lifting the decade-long […]

Startups founded or co-founded by women continue to raise less money globally, despite generating more revenue as compared to those founded by men.  In fact, since the beginning of 2016, companies with women founders have received less than 3% of investment deals in Africa in 2022, despite the data showing that investors are better off […]

Stella Kimani and Olivia Obiero Whilst Africa’s food security troubles have been framed largely as inadequate food production, the agricultural ecosystem has multiple gaps in the supply chain that exacerbate this issue. Historically, the complexity of agricultural value chains from primary production, access to quality inputs, logistics, and access to markets have contributed to the […]