For Swahili Speaking Entrepreneurs.......

The BBC's annual competition for Swahili-speaking entrepreneurs, aged 16-24, who have a business idea that will benefit their community. The winner receives $5,000 to realise their idea.

The countries involved are: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Entries should be submitted from June 1st to June 30th. Three successful entrants from each country will compete in national heats in July.

One finalist from each country will then go through to the grand final to be held in Mombasa, Kenya on August 13th 2009.

BBC Swahili

Email: Swahili@bbc.co.uk