Since its inception, Soma Bags has gained traction, attracting interest from local and international partners such as the UN Development Programme who see the value in merging education, clean energy, and environmental sustainability.
The startup has distributed thousands of backpacks across Tanzania and expanded to other African nations facing similar challenges.
Across the continent, young change-makers are developing solutions to fill education, energy, and sustainability gaps. In Kenya, agritech startup Solar Freeze provides portable, solar-powered cold storage units to help small-scale farmers reduce post-harvest losses mostly from rural and peri-urban areas.
In transportation, Mazi Mobility is a leading green energy startup educating riders to switch to electric motorbikes, reducing carbon emissions in urban areas such as Nairobi.
These entrepreneurs are demonstrating that small-scale innovation can have a large impact in society. Drawing on low-cost but effective technology, young entrepreneurs in Africa are addressing deep-rooted challenges in the delivery of education and green mobility.
As Soma Bags continues to grow, its mission remains fixed, to light up the future of students who hope for a better tomorrow, one backpack at a time.
