The grand finale of Inspire Africa reality TV show will be held at Kigali Serena Hotel on 1st April this year where more than 60 million people in the region are expected to view the show.
So far the show is in its 9th week and has 24 contestants from all East Africa member states. Participants are competing for the best business idea. In Rwanda the show airs on Rwanda Television every Sunday and Monday at 10pm.
It was initiated by Nelson Tugume a Uganda and also the founder of Inspire Africa, his aim is to promote entrepreneurship among the jobless.
While addressing members of the press in Kigali recently Tugume who rose from a humble beginning explained that Rwandan youth have the potential to do better in business due to government’s support and stable policies of enhancing self employment.
Tugume announced that a state of the art academy to teach on entrepreneurship will be constructed in Rwanda and will educate people who have potential business ideas in the region.
However, in the meantime, a hundred renowned CEO’s in the world will be present during the final show after which they are expected to mentor the best emerging contestants.
Viewers will vote for their best contender through SMS and the winner will take home with US$50,000 which they will use to start up a business of their choice.
Considering his rise from a humble beginning, Tugume believes everyone can make it with a focused mind of doing business. He now runs a chain of transport companies in Uganda and has shares in best performing companies in the region.
Before being successful he once rented his grandmothers fridge then started a small kiosk, later became a bus tout after which he saved his income to start small income generating activities.
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