Through an entrepreneurial competition, the French oil company TotalEnergies has provided money in the amount of 4.95 million Kenyan shillings to three Kenyan firms.
Victor Mwaura’s creation Midas City won distinction in the Innov’Up category for its ability to transform metal into distinctive 3D art.
The winner in the CycleUp category, Lenox Ochieng, is the founder of Ecobana Limited, a company that produces biodegradable sanitary towels made from banana fibers.
In the Power’Up category, the Boder platform that Martin Lusasi developed stood out as a highlight.
Through the facilitation of electric bike purchases and the operation of a ride-hailing service for environmentally friendly two-wheelers, Boder promotes inexpensive and environmentally friendly transportation as well as smooth interactions between riders and customers.
Not only did each winner earn Ksh 1.65 million, but they also received individualised assistance to progress their initiatives and local awareness to increase the effectiveness of their work.
The competition included 1,296 Kenyan companies, and 15 of the finalists presented their ideas to a panel of experts. They are among the 100 winners from 32 different nations that participated in the edition.