Elsie Kanza in The Fobes 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa

Kanza is currently an assistant and an economic advisor to Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete. She’s been selected by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.

These are 20 women, all under age 45, who wield enormous influence in African business, technology, policy and media. They are change makers, trendsetters, visionaries and thinkers, builders, and young global leaders. They are at the vanguard of Africa’s imminent socio-economic revolution and its contemporary renaissance.

Ory Okolloh Kenyan. Founder, Ushahidi

Chimamanda Adichie Nigerian. Writer

Yolanda Cuba South African. Corporate Executive

Ndidi Nwuneli Nigerian. Social Entrepreneur

Dambisa Moyo Zambian. Economist

Khanyi Ndhlomo South African. Media Mogul

Phuti Malabie South African. CEO, Shanduka Grou

Funmi Iyanda Nigerian. Journalist & Broadcaster

Isis Nyongo Kenyan. Managing Director, InMobi Africa

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu Ethiopian. Entrepreneur

Elsie Kanza Tanzania. Economic Advisor To Tanzania’s President

Julie Gichuru Kenyan. Journalist & Broadcaster

Magatte Wade Senegal. Entrepreneur

Jonitha Gugu Msibi South Africa. Senior Partner, Ernst & Young

June Arunga Kenyan. Entrepreneur

Juliet Ehimuan Nigerian. Google country manager, Nigeria

Olga Kimani-Arara Kenyan. Google Country Manager, Kenya

Stella Kilonzo Kenyan. Chief Executive, Capital Markets Authority, Kenya

Saran Kaba Jones Liberian. Founder, Face Africa

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