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Crystal Africa · Nairobi · Published the 15th of every month
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Anyiti Nanyama
Founder & CEO · Crystal Africa
"At 33, I have finally found my voice. It is an honour to share it with you."
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Six years ago I had no job and a newborn. Crystal Africa called back.
Anyiti Nanyama
Founder & CEO · Crystal Africa
That is usually the part where people smile politely and change the subject at parties. I have learned to enjoy that moment — because whoever asks the follow-up question is always the most interesting person in the room.
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Anyiti Nanyama — Founder & CEO, Crystal Africa
Anyiti founded Crystal Africa in 2015 at university with an 18,000 shilling contract and a conviction that every community deserves reliable waste management. She writes The Safi Brief once a month — honestly, specifically, without a PR filter. Libra Sun. Gemini Moon. Loves mums — the flowers. Believes deeply in women's empowerment. Has a lot to say.
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