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91Èȱ¬ seeking young Swahili-speaking entrepreneurs
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The 91Èȱ¬ is seeking young business minded Swahili-speakers across Africa to take part in its Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ (Prosper With The 91Èȱ¬) competition.
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Entrepreneurs aged 16 to 24 have until Friday 16 May 2008 to submit their proposals on how they can start a successful business that has a positive impact on their community, using US$5,000.
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The proposal should be no more than 1,500 words and can be emailed to faidika@bbc.co.uk. It can also be posted to the following:
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- Burundi:
Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ 2008, Building Maison de la Bible, Avenue de la Mission, 2eme etage, en face de PAR, Bujumbura BP 6790
- Kenya:
Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ 2008, 5th Floor, Longonot Place, Kijabe Street, PO Box 58621, Nairobi
- Rwanda & DR Congo:
Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ 2008, PO Box 2790, Kigali
- Tanzania:
Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ 2008, PPF Building, 8th Floor, Sokoine Drive and Morogoro Road, PO Box 79545, Dar es Salaam
- Uganda:
Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ 2008, 1A, Ruth Towers, Plot 15A, Clement Hill Road, Kampala
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Solomon Mugera, Head of 91Èȱ¬ Swahili, said: "This competition is all about big ideas and giving a young person an opportunity to turn that idea into a viable business. It's also about helping young people to do well for themselves and serve their local communities."
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Salim Kikeke, Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ Project Manager, added: "I am convinced many young people have interesting ideas for money-making projects which will launch their business careers. For those who do not win the top prize we hope to offer inspiration and advice to help them get closer to their dreams."
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Five regional heats will take place in Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda – which will also include DR Congo finalists.
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Each regional heat winner will receive a specially commissioned trophy and a certificate.
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The regional heats takes place in Burundi on Monday 2 June; Rwanda (with DRC finalists) on Tuesday 3 June; Tanzania on Wednesday 4 June; Kenya on Thursday 5 June; and Uganda on Friday 6 June.
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The six winners from the five regional heats will then battle for the top prize at a grand final to take place in Uganda on Wednesday 18 June.
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The grand final will be broadcast live on 91Èȱ¬ Swahili radio and online, via bbcswahili.com. The competition winner will be selected by a panel made up of young East African entrepreneurs and will receive another trophy and US $5,000.
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David Ssegawa, aged 22, from Kampala, Uganda, won Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ last year.
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He beat more than 5,000 Swahili-speaking new business hopefuls with his award-winning idea - a candle-making business called Bright Light which stops people having to buy imported candles from China. David has now successfully launched his business.
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To read his story online and find out more about Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ go to bbcswahili.com.
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Notes to Editors
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This press release is also available in Swahili.
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Solomon Mugera, Head of 91Èȱ¬ Swahili and Salim Kikeke, Faidika na 91Èȱ¬ Project Manager are both available for interview.
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91Èȱ¬ World Service Publicity
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