Businesses in Africa contributing to good health and well-being
We caught up with Olivelink Healthcare, who provide timely and quality healthcare to vulnerable people in Kenya, to deep dive into SDG 3 In an interview by email, B Lab Africa spoke with Josephine Suleiman, CEO and Founder of Olivelink Healthcare in Kenya whose vision is to provide quality patient centered healthcare services to the […]
Greyfos Consulting on why they are crazy about Sustainability
“We want to leave better children for the planet not only a better planet for the children, because we know our environment suffers mostly under the growing demands of human consumption and misuse. We need to give kids time to connect with nature and love the Earth before we ask them to save it.” Ambuya John, […]
Celebrating Sustainable Businesses in Africa
In recognition of businesses that have taken the step towards B Corp certification, B Corps around the world run a collective campaign during the month of March to raise awareness and demonstrate the benefits of the association. This year, we’re opening the doors to the B Corp community. Using multiple channels, we’re inviting people to […]
Impact: The new measure of success
January 2nd marked one year since we started setting up B Lab East Africa, the first African regional hub to support the B Corp movement in Africa. B Lab East Africa was set up with funding from DFID to support East African enterprises using business as a force for good. This involves certifying high impact […]
Changing the World One Brand at a Time, For Good!
We caught up with Brands on a Mission, who are changing the world – one brand and one public health issue at a time. In an interview by email, B Lab Africa spoke with Brands on a Mission whose B Corp mission is to to help people really understand how purpose can help their brands […]
Talkenomics: The social entrepreneur
Watch the full segment of K24 Inside Business Talkenomics on The social entrepreneur. B Lab East Regional Director Olivia Muiru ,and John Ambuya, Founder and CEO Of B Corp Greyfos, discuss the B Corp movement in East Africa.
Changing the future of plastics in Africa
We caught up with Mr Green Africa, the first recycling company in Africa to be Certified B Corporation, who are changing the perception of plastic waste. In an interview by email, B Lab Africa spoke with Mr Green Africa whose B Corp mission is to trade recyclable materials while achieving tangible social and environmental impact […]
Earth Month – Celebrating 8 Years of Saving Kakamega Forest
Abel Barasa, an early friend of ECO2LIBRIUM’s Executive Director, once said, “It’s difficult to conserve on an empty stomach.” A true sentiment, indeed, especially in one of the most densely populated and impoverished places on the planet, Kakamega. A place also home to one of the most vibrant, however threatened, ecosystems in the world Kakamega […]
Version 6 of the B Impact Assessment is Available for Public Comment
Following the Beta and Alpha beta testing period of Version 6 of the B Impact Assessment, the public comment period formally started on Saturday, September 15th and will run for two months until Friday, November 16th. During this period, anyone who is interested may review and leave feedback on our draft by logging in to […]
CNBC Africa: Using Business As A Force For Good
USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD. THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN AFRICA IS INCREASINGLY DEVELOPING BUSINESS STRATEGIES THAT LEAD TO SOCIALLY VALUED GOODS AND SERVICES. IN EAST AFRICA, B LAB IS IMPLEMENTING IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLATFORMS AIMED AT USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD. ]USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD The private sector in […]