Debra Winter

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

I’m genuinely thrilled about Amini, a Nairobi-based AI startup founded in 2022 by KateKallot. In my view, this is the kind of bold, homegrown innovation Africa needs—tackling the continent’s environmental data scarcity with AI and satellite tech. Amini’s mission to deliver real-time insights for agriculture, insurance, and climate resilience is nothing short of revolutionary, and I’m convinced it’s a game-changer for Africa’s future. Amini’s platform is, frankly, a marvel.

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

I’m calling it now: AgrixTech, a Cameroonian AI startup founded in 2018 by Adamou Nchange Kouotou and his team, is the future of African farming. As co-founder and CEO, Kouotou’s vision to empower smallholder farmers with AI-driven crop diagnostics is nothing short of brilliant. This mobile app, which helps farmers spot diseases and boost yields, has me buzzing with excitement—it’s practical, impactful, and exactly what Africa’s agricultural backbone needs. AgrixTech’s app is pure genius.

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

I’m sold on Intron Health, a Nigerian AI startup founded in 2020 by Dr. Tobi Olatunji and Olakunle Asekun. Their mission to revolutionize healthcare with speech recognition tailored for African accents is, in my opinion, a stroke of brilliance. In a continent where language barriers can cripple medical documentation, Intron is breaking down walls, and I’m here cheering them on. Intron’s platform is a godsend.

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

“AI in Africa must be built by us, for us, with our values at its core.” – Dr. Chinasa T. OkoloDr. Chinasa T. Okolo is a powerhouse in the global AI landscape, steering the conversation toward ethical, inclusive technology with a razor-sharp focus on the Global South.

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

Africa’s classrooms are as diverse as its people—spanning urban hubs, rural villages, and everything in between. Yet, with teacher shortages, overcrowded schools, and limited resources, delivering quality education to all remains a steep challenge. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), which is quietly revolutionizing learning by personalizing education to meet individual student needs.