"I was the only Kenyan in the race, and you know, the Ethiopians are strong and help each other, so I had to fight for…"

"“We focus so much on survival, but what about living? We’re losing young people to non-communicable diseases because …"

"“I was inspired to do this work because young people are always left behind in the HIV space. Growing up, I saw peopl…"

"“We need more than good intentions. We need investments—flexible, feminist, and rooted in the lived realities of youn…"

"“The work starts at home—with national budgets, political will, and systems that serve women and girls. Don’t outsour…"

"“Mentorship has been crucial, as a young founder, especially in tech, having advisors who believe in your vision make…"

"“We’ve made AI as easy as reading a text, because that’s what our farmers do every day.”"

"“Young founders in tech need more than capital — we need people who believe in us. That belief changes everything.”"

"“Men in rural communities tend to have smartphones, while women rely on basic feature phones, by using SMS alerts, we…"

"“Additionally, the technology has been successfully piloted across five African countries, showcasing its adaptabilit…"