Tracy Walakira N.

Account Director @APOGroup
(PR & Media Relations Specialist)
Spreading the good #News of #Africa

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

Football fans travelling during the FIFA World Cup 26™ will no longer have to worry about missing a match.

DETAILS👇🏽#VisionUpdates

https://t.co/fC2ySojpfT

[Tracy Walakira N. @Walatracy]

#Africa #grants #startups

[Africa’s Business Heroes @africa_heroes]

Africa is stepping forward.
ABH 2026 has officially received applications from all 54 countries in Africa.
Beyond a milestone, this is a signal.
A signal that entrepreneurs across the continent are rising, building, and taking their place in shaping Africa’s future today.
Last year, around 32,000 founders from all 54 countries applied to ABH.
This year, the momentum is only growing.
Across Africa, the next generation of builders is stepping up.
If you haven’t applied yet, this is your moment.
Your country is already in. Now the question is, will you step forward?
Apply to ABH 2026 today at https://t.co/5rdGAjx1JS
Applications close April 28.

[Africa’s Business Heroes @africa_heroes]

Are you holding back from applying… or just waiting for a sign?
Many of our heroes felt the same way. They thought they weren’t ready yet, that their business was still too small, too early.
But they applied anyway.
And that one decision changed everything.
They went on to win a share of $1.5 million in grant funding, gained mentorship, and stepped onto a platform that helped them grow and scale.

Building a business in Africa isn’t easy. But sometimes, the hardest part is taking that first step.

If this feels like your sign, don’t ignore it.
Apply to ABH 2026 today at https://t.co/5rdGAjx1JS

Applications close April 28. Don’t miss it.

[Africa’s Business Heroes @africa_heroes]

Community is what sustains entrepreneurs.

That’s one of the biggest lessons Yvette Ishimwe, ABH 2021 Top 10 Hero and Founder & CEO of @IribaWaterGroup , took from her Africa’s Business Heroes journey.

Based in Rwanda, Yvette is tackling one of the continent’s most urgent challenges. Through Iriba Water Group, she is providing safe, clean water to communities and schools using innovative and climate-smart solutions.

Many people think ABH is mainly about the prize, the Grand Finale, or the funding. But for many founders, the experience goes much deeper.

For Yvette, the ABH community became an invaluable source of inspiration, support, and shared learning.
Building a business in Africa that solves real problems requires more than capital. It requires a community of founders who challenge you, inspire you, and grow alongside you.

If you’re an entreprenuer like Yvette, looking for funding, mentorship and a community of entrepreneurs who will challenge your thinking, and help you grow, Africa’s Business Heroes is the platform for you.
Applications for ABH 2026 are now open.

Apply now - https://t.co/5rdGAjx1JS

[Africa’s Business Heroes @africa_heroes]

Meet the women shaping Africa's future.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women entrepreneurs turning bold ideas into businesses that transform communities.

Over the past seven years, we have seen what happens when women entrepreneurs receive the platform they deserve. More than half of our Grand Prize winners and over 40% of our Top 10 Heroes are women. They represent diverse industries and professions, building businesses that address some of Africa’s most pressing challenges.

This year’s theme, Give to Gain, reflects the spirit of the Africa’s Business Heroes community, where founders support one another, share knowledge, and grow together. If you are a woman entrepreneur building something meaningful, this could be your moment.
Applications for ABH 2026 are now open.
Apply now: https://t.co/LazjXEi7yL

#InternationalWomensDay2026 #abh2026

[Africa’s Business Heroes @africa_heroes]

What does Africa look like in 10 years?

We asked our 2025 Top 10 Heroes to share the future they are building toward. Their answers were nothing but full of hope and belief. They see a continent that is more integrated, where African entrepreneurs are solving African challenges at scale, and growth is driven from within.

Africa’s Business Heroes exists to support founders who are building toward this future. Through funding, mentorship, and a powerful pan-African network, ABH gives entrepreneurs the platform to scale their impact across borders.

Applications for ABH 2026 are open now.
If you are an entrepreneur looking to be part of this future, then Apply today- https://t.co/5rdGAjx1JS

#ABH2026 #ABHConnect #LookingForHeroes #Entrepreneurship

[Africa’s Business Heroes @africa_heroes]

Rejection forces belief to grow.

At the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Summit, Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food4Education, spoke about the rejections she faced early on in her journey. But she kept trying until one cold application went through. That single yes changed her trajectory. It provided capital, but more importantly, it restored belief. 

Today, Food4Education feeds over 600,000 children daily, transforming nutrition, education outcomes, and local economies in Kenya.

Africa's Business Heroes exists to create such defining moments of affirmation and belief for African founders.

Applications for ABH 2026 open March 3. If you are building something that matters, this could be your moment to get the funding and support you need to scale.

Watch the ful talk here: https://t.co/P9qhTJzmJX

[Pages 🇺🇬 @EddiePages]

Over the years, @emirates has steadily and strategically expanded its operations to Entebbe, evolving to meet growing customer demand.
The service began with three weekly flights, initially linked via Nairobi and later Addis Ababa..
#FlyBetter
#Emirates

[Pages 🇺🇬 @EddiePages]

I just didn’t move with a good photographer. But Business class in this Boeing 777-300 is worth every penny you spend.

[Pages 🇺🇬 @EddiePages]

Today, as @emirates celebrate this milestone, they are not only reflecting on where they’ve come from, but also looking ahead to the future.
They’re excited to showcase the next chapter of our #FlyBetter experience as we tour our fully refurbished Boeing 777-300
#Emirates

[Pages 🇺🇬 @EddiePages]

The Emirates began operations with the Airbus A330-200, later upgrading to the Boeing 777-200, and then to the Boeing 777-300. Over the years, they have carried millions of passengers and hundreds of thousands of tonnes of cargo.

#FlyBetter
#Emirates

[Pages 🇺🇬 @EddiePages]

As you step onboard, I noticed a refreshed cabin design featuring refined materials, elegant finishes, and the beautiful Ghaf tree motif, which holds deep significance. The Ghaf tree, the national tree of the UAE, symbolizes resilience and life.
#FlyBetter
#Emirates

[Pages 🇺🇬 @EddiePages]

What I have learnt today;-

This aircraft has undergone a complete transformation, from nose to tail. Every seat, every detail, and every part of the cabin has been upgraded to the latest standards, redefining comfort and elegance in air travel.
#FlyBetter
#Emirates

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

“Many of us remember how quiet the airport was during COVID… almost like a ghost town.” — Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala

Today, Entebbe is alive again, with 2.2 million passengers last year, cargo volumes up, and 18 destinations connected across the region #EmiratesAt25 | #FlyBetter

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

“#Emirates presence enhances Uganda’s global connectivity, brings knowledge exchange, and supports corporate integration.”

That’s a recognition of aviation as an engine for trade, tourism & transformation #EmiratesAt25 | #FlyBetter

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

4 Cabins, 1 Aircraft with;

• First Class – full-privacy suites & personal climate control
• Business Class – all-aisle 1-2-1 lie-flat luxury
• Premium Economy – first time in Uganda, plush 2-4-2 layout
• Economy – new seats, bigger HD screens, refreshed design #FlyBetter

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

The future of flying just landed in Entebbe, on board the refurbished @emirates four-class Boeing 777 (part of a US $5 billion upgrade programme transforming the passenger experience nose-to-tail)#Emirates #FlyBetter

Not Pages guys… THE PLANE!!! 😅

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

Today's celebration at Entebbe featured speeches by;

- Hon. Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala (Minister of Works & Transport)
- Fred Bamwesigye (Director General, @UgandaCAA)
- Rashid Alardha (VP Sub-Saharan Africa, @emirates)
- Mohamed Taher (Country Manager Uganda) #FlyBetter

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

The #Emirates also partnered with @TourismBoardUg, promoting Uganda's natural beauty across global markets, driving a 16% growth in route traffic since January 2025… #FlyBetter

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

Beyond flights, Emirates has;

Last year alone, worked with Dubai 7s for a CSR project & raised UGX 587 million for North Road Primary School - building sports facilities, clean-water stations, and solar installations.
#Emirates #FlyBetter