Rwandan Entrepreneur David Kamugundu Advances to Africa's Business Heroes Top 20
eFiche Ltd founder is the only Rwandan in the semi-finals, set to pitch in Nairobi for a chance at $1.5 million in grants and further business support.
eFiche Ltd founder is the only Rwandan in the semi-finals, set to pitch in Nairobi for a chance at $1.5 million in grants and further business support.
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Rwandan entrepreneur David Kamugundu has reached the top 20 of the Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) 2026 competition. His digital health company, eFiche Ltd, develops an electronic medical record platform used in 125 health facilities across 15 districts in Rwanda.
The platform enables health workers to access patient histories, order lab tests, and use AI-powered decision support tools to improve healthcare efficiency and quality. Kamugundu, a medical doctor, was selected from more than 24,000 applications across all 54 African countries.
The top 20 entrepreneurs will gather in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 21-22 for the semi-finals, where they will pitch to a panel of judges from the investment and entrepreneurship community. This stage will determine the top 10 finalists who advance to the Grand Finale.
Five East African entrepreneurs are in the top 20, including three from Kenya, one from Tanzania, and Kamugundu from Rwanda. The overall ABH winner will receive $300,000 from a total grant pool of $1.5 million, and all finalists gain mentorship and networking opportunities.
FAQ
How many health facilities use eFiche's platform?
eFiche's electronic medical record platform is used in 125 health facilities across 15 districts in Rwanda.
What is the prize for the Africa's Business Heroes winner?
The overall winner of Africa's Business Heroes will receive $300,000 from a total grant pool of $1.5 million.
