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01Eight Months of Purpose Reflections on the Road to Kilimanjaro
"It always seems impossible until it’s done." – Nelson Mandela Eight months ago, Kilimanjaro was just an idea. A challenge mentioned in a conversation. A dream of doing something bold, something hard, something…
Read note02The Cost of Giving Life: Why We’re Climbing for Mothers
In my last article, I shared why I took a break from social media and why I’ve chosen to return. I spoke about clarity, conviction, and the need to realign with a purpose that goes beyond professional success. This…
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03Why I Took a Year Off And Why I'm Coming Back Now?
Why I Took a Year Off And Why I'm Coming Back Now? A year ago, I went silent. No tweets. No updates. No curated stories. No carefully framed reflections. Just quiet. At first, I told myself it was a break. In truth, it…
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04Financial Inclusion & Fintech in Africa
Financial Inclusion and Fintech in Africa As a young African entrepreneur, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of financial inclusion in driving economic growth and eradicating poverty on the African…
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05Getting Involved in impacting lives
As an emerging young African philanthropist, I often get asked the question “How can I get involved in this space?” It's always humbling to see the desire that is there, for people to give back to their communities and…
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06Grace Life Foundation where fintech meets philanthropy by Valentine Muhamba
Grace Life Foundation (GLF) is a social impact organisation that was established in 2018. The initiative was founded by Brian Munyawarara, the…
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