The startup scene in Africa is really turning vibrant. I was in Kigali to participate in an accelerator workshop for the winners of SolarX (20 innovative startups leveraging solar energy to address challenges in energy access, food security, health ..). My session was on “Raising Commercial Capital” and I was a bit concerned as this was just after lunch and it was a two-hour long session. But the kind of participation I saw was unexpected. I was absolutely delighted to see these enterprises taking on the energy access challenge in Africa.