We Have A Winner!

A barbershop owner from Kibaha wins 5 million shillings in the Ruka Juu na Fema TV Talk Show entrepreneurship competition.

Idrissa Mannah

After ten weeks of scoring by judges and voting by viewers, Idrissa Mannah has emerged as the winner of Ruka Juu na Fema TV Talk Show.  Results were announced on Saturday 21st May during the finale, which was broadcasted live on ITV.

Idrissa was among six contestants with small businesses who have faced week after week of several challenges testing their skills as micro-entrepreneurs. Audiences have observed them handle a series of business challenges such as dealing with difficult customers, sourcing money for investment and putting together a marketing plan.

Other contestants include: Benitha Mwinuka, Rajab Mgongwe, Noel Mbelwa, Saumu Liku and Mariam Mwape.

Visit the Ruka Juu page on Femina HIP's website or visit the Ruka Juu website for more information (in Swahili) on the contestants, as well as extensive background information on the show. 

Read the press release about the finale in English or Swahili.