Young innovators eye Sh10 million funding programmeKenya’s youngest innovators are looking at Sh10 million funding for their ideas after nominations open for this year’s Anzisha Prize by Mastercard Foundation and partners.This is even as the prize is set to open a second process to accept applications on February 15. The challenge will this year award 20 entrepreneurs across Africa with prizes worth Sh10 million including a grand prize of Sh2.3 million to the overall winner. Richard Turere, 18 is the founder of Lion Lights, a firm that distributes LED lights that repel lions from coming close to livestock. SEE ALSO :Why it is important to protect the rights of consumers in digital ageThe three also won Sh2.5 million Sh1.5 million and 1.25 million respectively where Ms Bime was recognised for co-founding Infiuss, a Yaounde-based online blood bank that helps connect hospitals that have blood to those that don’t. Mr Bah is the founder of Rugsal Trading, a firm that produces handcrafted paper bags and briquettes while Ms Nalubega, is the co-founder of Uganics that produces mosquito-repellent soap.

Source: Standard Digital February 12, 2019 09:33 UTC