What if post-harvest loss could mean more income, not less? That’s the bet Josephine Adeti is making with Radava Mercantile — turning drying tech + digital receipts into 💰, feed, and finance for 1,500+ farmers. Next goal? Reach 20,000 more.

🌍 Climate meets entrepreneurship — and it's scaling across East Africa. 30 founders in Arusha & Mombasa just sprinted through the AfroGreen Bootcamp, building green & blue economy solutions. Led by Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha & Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa , powered by EIT Climate-KIC — and proudly women-led

75% of Africa’s gig drivers don’t own a car. FleetSimplify helps them rent one instantly — while vehicle owners earn passively. 🚗 3,500+ drivers supported 🚙 600+ cars monetised Balqis Chepkwony is now raising $4.5M to scale.

The internet doesn’t have borders — maybe your business shouldn’t either 🌍 In April, Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa launched the ENEA Programme with Friedrich Naumann Foundation Kenya to help women & youth-led MSMEs grow through digital trade with; 💡 Digital trade skills 📈 Market access 💼 Cross-border readiness

The informal sector is Africa’s biggest employer — but also the most broken. toolboksi connects workers to 200,000+ jobs with training, tools, and dignity. 🛠️ 4,000+ workers 💸 $700K+ transacted Julius J. Mbungo II is now raising $500K to go further.

To create real change, we have to build ecosystems in places where it hasn’t been done yet. That’s why we backed Slush’D Djerba 2025 — bringing global investors, bold founders & national allies to a coastal island not the capital. Moving forward: together & from the ground up.

Every 30 seconds, a break-in happens in Africa. Yunga turns neighbours into first responders — with response times under 5 minutes. 🛡️ 33K homes protected 💰 $400K revenue 🔁 500+ crimes prevented Anatoli Kirigwajjo is now scaling into Kenya & Tanzania.

📍 From Arusha to Pemba to Nairobi — our Tanzania team has been busy. Climate innovation, digital skills, regional scale-ups & grassroots work. Real impact, led locally. Shoutout to our crew and partners making it happen.

After the pitch comes the real pressure: This or That. We caught Josephine Adeti off-stage at the Africa Impact Festival to find out what really drives her. And we weren't surprised to find out grants > rain, always.

CSOs in Kenya 🌊 We’re launching Wavemakers at Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa — bridging civil society & startups to co-create change. Supported by the GermanForeignOffice (German Federal Foreign Office). Partner with us 👉 airtable.com/appYu46hQOrOcS… #Wavemakers #WSHMombasa #YouthLedChange

No car? No problem. 🚗🙅🏽‍♀️ Balqis Chepkwony didn’t just ask “Where are you going?” — she asked, “What’s keeping you from getting there?” She’s building mobility that’s inclusive by design — where ownership isn’t the only way in. FleetSimplify #FoundersWhoBuild #fleetsimplify

Cash crops? Nah. Seyi’s here for the zero hunger mission. 🌾✊🏾 He’s all in on food security, climate-smart farming, and getting his boots dirty when it counts. Because agriculture isn’t just about yields — it’s about impact. #FoundersWhoBuild #AgriTech #AfricaImpactFestival

Cash crops? Nah. Seyi’s here for the zero hunger mission. 🌾✊🏾 He’s all in on food security, climate-smart farming, and getting his boots dirty when it counts. Because agriculture isn’t just about yields — it’s about impact. #FoundersWhoBuild #AgriTech #AfricaImpactFestival

Strong ecosystems start with the right people. 💼🌍 Meet our new Programme Managers in Arusha, Mombasa & Kigali — each bringing years of experience in entrepreneurship, climate, and founder support across East Africa. #WesterwelleFoundation #StartupHaus

Boluwatife started scrapays | Turning waste into value for everyone for the love of the game 🛠️ Now he keeps building for the people who actually use it 💬 Lesson learned: it’s not build first, ask questions later. #FoundersUnfiltered #Scrapays #StartupLessons

From Nairobi to the world 🌍 The DigiTalents Playbook is live — a practical tool to help orgs build youth-focused digital skills programmes. Backed by Friedrich Naumann Foundation Africa & shaped by the DigiTalents programme. Explore it here 👉 westerwelle-foundation.com/resources/ #DigiTalents #WSHMombasa

Something new started in Mombasa. Our first Wavemakers forum brought CSOs & entrepreneurs into the same room – many for the first time. Key takeaways? – Collaborate more – Stay visible – Small, consistent actions create waves Next session soon – keep it here. #Wavemakers

8 new programmes. 200+ entrepreneurs. 45+ events. More markets, more cross-border momentum 🌍 Our global team just wrapped H1 review with Michael Mronz — and we’re only getting started. H2, let’s go.

🌱 Big energy, clean mission When you see someone lead with purpose, it changes what feels possible. Chiemela Anosike’s journey started with seeing someone who looked like her leading in clean energy. That someone is Ifoma Malo, founder of Clean Technology Hub Nigeria. #founder

Australia x Arusha: 🌍 Same mission, different coordinates. What we learned last week at Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha: 🤝 Mentorship powers growth 🌱 Networks spark futures 💡 Entrepreneurs are everywhere Innovation knows no borders — and that’s the point.