The Bold Move: Quitting a lucrative software engineering career to found TechLit Africa, an organization that transforms discarded technology into computer labs and digital literacy programs for rural Kenyan primary schools, breaking the cycle of poverty. The Backdrop of Scarcity Nelly Cheboi’s story begins in a world of profound scarcity. Growing up in Mogotio, a rural village in Kenya, she faced abject poverty. Imagine going to school barefoot and scavenging for food in garbage pits! At...

Young African's Shaping the Future From Cairo to Cape Town, we spotlight the boldest young minds reshaping Africa—and making waves across the globe. The narrative of Africa is changing, and it’s happening fast. Gone are the days when the continent was merely defined by its challenges; today, it’s defined by its audacious creativity , its explosive demographic growth, and its unyielding drive toward self-determination and self-sufficiency. But behind every billion-dollar valuation, every...

Today’s employers aren’t just hiring for compliance. They’re looking for initiative, adaptability, and leadership at every level. If you're feeling stuck in a repetitive routine, yearning for more purpose in your work, or ready to level up your career, one thing is clear: you need to show that you have the mindset and skills to lead. But what if the leadership opportunities haven’t come your way yet? How do you prove you’re ready to step up when the spotlight hasn’t found you? Leadership...