Omobolaji Shittu
Founder of Bolatpaints in Nigeria, she is transforming the paint industry by producing non-toxic, lead-free paint products, contributing to environmental safety and sustainability.
Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola
Founder of Wecyclers
Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of Wecyclers, a waste recycling company that uses technology to improve waste management in low-income areas. Her company collects, sorts, and recycles waste, turning it into valuable products and promoting environmental sustainability while creating jobs and empowering local communities.
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu
Founder of SoleRebels, an Ethiopian footwear company that crafts shoes from recycled materials, promoting eco-friendly practices and providing local employment opportunities.
Saran Kaba Jones
Founder of Clean Cooking Alliance
Saran Kaba Jones is a Liberian entrepreneur and the founder of Clean Cooking Alliance, an organization dedicated to promoting clean and sustainable cooking solutions in Africa. Her initiative addresses the challenges of traditional cooking methods, such as the use of firewood and charcoal, by introducing cleaner, healthier alternatives that reduce environmental degradation.
Lorna Rutto (Kenya)
Founder of EcoPost, a company that transforms plastic waste into durable, eco-friendly fencing posts addressing both environmental and socio-economic challenges by reducing plastic pollution, promoting recycling, and creating job opportunities for marginalized communities.
