Author: Broader

In early 2024, Wathuti made history as the youngest Commissioner appointed to the Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW), where she aims to channel grassroots wisdom into global water policy and emphasise sustainable, equitable water access. As a representative for civil society and youth, she is also active in the Nairobi Rivers Commission and the youth engagement platform of the Africa Climate Summit (2023). For a leader who began her journey planting trees in rural Kenya, this global role is both a personal milestone and a continuation of the values that have shaped her life’s work. Elizabeth Wathuti’s…

Long before Dr. Amany Asfour became one of the most influential voices in Africa’s economic transformation, she was a medical student with an entrepreneurial instinct. Born and raised in Cairo, Asfour trained as a pediatrician but it was her side business, importing and distributing medical equipment, that would lead her into the world of enterprise. What started as a single-company hustle in the 1990s became the launchpad for one of the continent’s most influential movements in business, trade, and women’s economic power. In 1995, she founded the Egyptian Business Women Association (EBWA) a bold move in a business environment that…

When Juliet Ehimuan returned to Nigeria in the late 2000s after years abroad, she wasn’t just coming home, she was about to become a quiet force behind one of the most transformative tech eras in Africa. As the former Director of Google West Africa, Ehimuan spent more than 12 years building the foundation of what would become Google’s massive push across the continent. from digital literacy and infrastructure to YouTube creator hubs and policy conversations. Her tenure didn’t just represent Google’s entry into Africa. It symbolized the arrival of global tech’s African decade, and she was one of the earliest…

In a landscape often marked by silence and misinformation surrounding women’s health, Nour Emam has not only broken barriers but is actively rebuilding the narrative for Arab women. As the co-founder and President of Motherbeing, an Egyptian femtech powerhouse, and the visionary behind its AI-powered app, Daleela, Emam is empowering millions with accessible, culturally sensitive, and judgment-free health resources. Nour’s journey into this crucial space is deeply personal and profoundly impactful. Following a challenging childbirth experience and a delayed diagnosis of postpartum depression and PTSD, she recognized a glaring void: the severe lack of accurate, culturally relevant, and accessible health…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. As you’re tapping, scrolling, and swiping on your phone, you probably don’t give much thought to the fact that your apps are consuming electricity -…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. What we like: Angled second screen is quite useful.Durability is top notch.Better dual-screen software.Powerful hardware features. What we dislike: Less battery life than other options.Keyboard and trackpad are flimsy.No…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. As you’re tapping, scrolling, and swiping on your phone, you probably don’t give much thought to the fact that your apps are consuming electricity -…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. As you’re tapping, scrolling, and swiping on your phone, you probably don’t give much thought to the fact that your apps are consuming electricity -…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. As you’re tapping, scrolling, and swiping on your phone, you probably don’t give much thought to the fact that your apps are consuming electricity -…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. As you’re tapping, scrolling, and swiping on your phone, you probably don’t give much thought to the fact that your apps are consuming electricity -…