Tag: Impact Investment
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Mendi Njonjo and the New Face of Corporate Citizenship in Kenya
Reframing CSR: The Challenge Facing Kenya’s Corporate Landscape For years, corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Kenya has carried a credibility problem. Many initiatives arrive loudly and exit quietly, leaving behind press releases rather than measurable change. The critique is not unique to a single company or sector; it echoes across boardrooms and philanthropic budgets. Yet…
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Botswana’s Golden Passport: Citizenship by Investment Debuts in 2026
Introduction: A Landmark Move for Botswana Botswana announced a historic shift in its immigration and investment landscape with the launch of the country’s first-ever Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Branded as the “Impact Investment Program” and formalized by President Duma Boko, the initiative aims to attract foreign capital while offering a pathway to citizenship starting…
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Meet the Founders Who Raised $700 Million to Make Light Affordable for Every African Home
Two friends, one bright idea What begins as a college project can become a global mission. Anish Thakkar and Patrick Walsh met nearly twenty years ago at the University of Illinois, forming a partnership rooted in curiosity, resilience, and a shared belief that essential services should be within reach for everyone. Their latest milestone—raising a…