Recognizing a New Generation of African Innovators

In February 2026, Kenyan health advocate and social entrepreneur Ogweno Stephen was listed by Today Africa among the Top 100 Entrepreneurs to Watch in Africa. The recognition highlights emerging founders who are shaping industries, creating solutions for complex challenges, and contributing to Africa’s growing innovation ecosystem.

Today Africa is a continental media platform that documents African business and career experiences by sharing stories of entrepreneurs who are disrupting their sectors. Through interviews, features, and thought leadership pieces, the platform highlights African innovators who are building impactful ventures while navigating the unique opportunities and challenges of the continent.

Stephen’s inclusion on the list reflects his work in digital health innovation, public health advocacy, and entrepreneurship.

Building Digital Solutions for Health Equity

Ogweno Stephen is best known for his work addressing the growing burden of non communicable diseases across Africa. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stowelink Foundation, he has led initiatives that combine technology, advocacy, and community engagement to improve awareness and support for people living with chronic conditions.

His leadership has contributed to the development of several digital health platforms including NCDs 365, My Heart Ke, and mCURE, tools designed to help individuals access reliable health information and connect with patient support resources.

Stephen is also the Co founder and CEO of Lifesten Health, a health technology venture focused on integrating physical, mental, and nutritional health data to support prevention and early intervention. Lifesten Health’s approach reflects a broader shift toward preventive and personalized healthcare solutions.

A Journey Shaped by Personal Experience

Stephen’s work in health advocacy is deeply personal. His journey into public health was influenced by experiences within his own family, including the loss of close relatives to cancer and other chronic conditions. Those moments shaped his commitment to ensuring that more people have access to information, care, and support systems that can prevent or better manage disease.

Over the years he has grown into a respected voice in conversations around non communicable diseases, digital health innovation, and youth leadership in health policy.

Africa’s Next Wave of Builders

The Today Africa recognition places Stephen among a diverse group of entrepreneurs working across sectors such as technology, finance, agriculture, healthcare, and climate innovation.

For Stephen, the recognition represents more than a personal milestone. It reflects the growing momentum of African innovators building solutions that are rooted in local realities but capable of global impact.

As African entrepreneurs continue to reshape industries and develop new models of innovation, leaders like Ogweno Stephen are helping demonstrate that solutions developed on the continent can influence conversations and systems far beyond it.

The full list of entrepreneurs can be found here:
https://todayafrica.co/100-entrepreneurs-in-africa-to-watch-in-2026/