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Why Silicon Valley's money can't solve Africa's tech problems

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submitted over 7 years ago by taya

Why Silicon Valley's money can't solve Africa's tech problems

submitted over 7 years ago by taya

Why Silicon Valley's money can't solve Africa's tech problems
  • Impact investing is a growing strategy that aims to make a profit while also making a positive difference.
  • Vava Angwenyi, a Kenyan coffee entrepreneur, is working to improve the coffee industry in Kenya by focusing on wholesale and training farmers, facing challenges in fundraising but hoping to attract investors to the agricultural sector in East Africa.
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