Partner with us to scale ethical entrepreneurship, women-led growth, and clean energy solutions across East Africa. Why This Matters to Partners & Donors When we sign a Memorandum of Understanding, we’re not collecting logos, we’re unlocking ecosystems. Our MoUs translate into capital access, mentorship, skills development, and market linkages for founders, with a deliberate focus...

In 2026, EUSMS enters a defining chapter, expanding its footprint into Ethiopia and Djibouti, two countries rich in entrepreneurial potential and cultural vibrancy. This expansion isn’t just geographical; it’s a deepening of our commitment to building resilient, ethical, and socially conscious entrepreneurs across Africa. From Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, from Addis Ababa to Djibouti...

As the year draws to a close, the landscape of East Africa transforms. It is the season where the roads leading away from the cities are packed with families returning to their ancestral villages. At EUSMS, we believe the holidays are defined by three deep-rooted values: the family, the togetherness, and a shared passion for...

In 2025, entrepreneurship is no longer just about profit margins and market share; it’s about resilience, purpose, and impact. The world is in flux: climate change, AI disruption, and economic uncertainty dominate headlines. Amid this turbulence, two ancient philosophies, Stoicism and Mindfulness, are emerging as powerful tools for modern entrepreneurs. At the same time, sustainability...

Africa still leads with entrepreneurial energy.Across the continent, young founders and small businesses continue to build bold, locally relevant solutions, from fintech and agritech to edtech and climate services. Yet the environment they operate in is changing fast: economic shifts, local policy hurdles, infrastructure gaps, and persistent funding inequalities are reshaping which startups survive and...

Violence against women isn’t just a global crisis; it’s an everyday reality for millions. At EUSMS, we believe that ending violence begins with access to justice, equal rights, and economic empowerment. Our Women’s Protection Program exists to ensure that no woman suffers injustice in silence, especially in the workplace. This mission does not stand alone....

The greatest obstacle to East Africa’s sustainable development is the structural injustice that prevents women entrepreneurs from fully participating in the economy. Despite possessing extraordinary resilience and innovation, women are continuously held back by deep systemic hurdles. Their micro-enterprises are not just businesses; they are the financial anchors of entire communities, and the most efficient...

Volunteering Benefits You, Not Just Others When people think of volunteering, they often imagine it as an act of giving, of helping others. But what many don’t realize is that volunteering gives back to you just as much, if not more. From mental well-being to career advancement, the benefit of service extends far beyond the community. Let’s...

A New Vision for Development Entrepreneurship in East Africa is thriving. It is powered by a new generation of innovators and visionaries who are reshaping the continent’s economic future. A quiet revolution is taking place, one led not by governments or large corporations. But by bold individuals who dare to create something new. They are...