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The making of a social entrepreneur: When impact supersedes profit

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Megan Mukuria, Founder Zana Africa speaking during the induction ceremony of new Ashoka Fellows. [Courtesy]

Megan Mukuria is a rebel. But a rebel with a cause. And her cause, to provide opportunities to girls and women, has seen her build a budding business - Zana Africa.

Zana Africa manufactures sanitary pads, which Ms Mukuria refers to as a fast-moving education good. It has two arms - for-profit and not-for-profit. It is the firm behind the Nia Pads brand in the market.

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