EldoHub, an innovation and technology hub based in Eldoret, has bagged four major awards at
the AfriLabs Annual Awards 2025, cementing its position as one of Africa’s most
impactful digital innovation ecosystems.
The awards were presented during the AfriLabs Annual Gathering held at the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) under the theme “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships & Progress.”
The event brought together Africa’s top
innovators, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem builders to celebrate the
continent’s progress in digital transformation.
EldoHub emerged a
multiple winner in four prestigious categories, Regional Hub of the Year
(Eastern Africa), Most Collaborative Hub, Excellence in Gender Inclusion, and
Community Engagement Champion.
The AfriLabs Awards
recognize innovation hubs and enablers that champion inclusion, collaboration,
and technological advancement across the continent. Winners were determined
through ecosystem and public voting, followed by a jury evaluation based on measurable
impact, partnerships, and contributions to Africa’s innovation ecosystem.
Reacting to the
recognition, EldoHub Founder and CEO Magdaline Chepkemoi said the awards
represent a collective triumph for Kenya’s young innovators and entrepreneurs.
“This recognition is
not just a victory for EldoHub, it’s a triumph for every young innovator,
woman, and entrepreneur who has walked through our doors,” Chepkemoi said.
“It affirms that
purposeful collaboration, investment in people, and championing inclusion can
transform communities and shape Africa’s digital future.”
Chepkemoi noted that
the accolades reaffirm EldoHub’s commitment to nurturing inclusive innovation
ecosystems that empower youth and women through digital skills,
entrepreneurship training, and access to investment and markets.
Since its
establishment in 2016, EldoHub has trained more than 25,000 youth and women
across Kenya and East Africa through initiatives such as Tech Academy, SasaKazi
platform, Miliki Accelerator, and TechLab Mashinani, programs designed to
bridge the digital skills gap and support entrepreneurship at the grassroots
level.
“We share this
achievement with our partners, supporters, and the broader innovation
community. Together, we demonstrate that transformative change is achievable
when communities, governments, and innovators collaborate,” Chepkemoi added.
The multiple wins
highlight EldoHub’s leadership in promoting digital transformation, gender
inclusion, and regional collaboration, values that continue to drive its
mission to empower communities through technology and innovation.
