What I do
Design, build, and scale digital platforms — from discovery and architecture to deployment and adoption.
- Product strategy & solution architecture
- Full‑stack engineering (web, mobile, USSD)
- Data systems, accountability & reporting platforms
Software Engineer • Innovation Ecosystem Leader
Building digital platforms that power collaboration, accountability, and impact.
Director at Mt Kenya Innovation Hub, Board Director at ICT Authority, and Chairperson of the Association of Countrywide Hubs. Experienced in building Android, USSD, and web platforms for governments, UN agencies, and partners across Africa.
Available for advisory & delivery
2013–Now
Mt Kenya Innovation Hub
UN (2019–2025)
Platforms & digital programs
Android • USSD • Web
Delivery capability
About
Proactive and innovative professional with a track record of leveraging technology and collaboration to drive impactful solutions and contribute to societal advancements.
What I’m known for
Bridging ecosystems: government, UN programs, private sector, and community innovation hubs.
- Ecosystem building & partnership delivery
- Practical, user‑centered systems
- Multi‑country rollout experience
Experience
Selected roles from my career journey.
May 2025 — Present
Board Director — ICT Authority
Board governance and strategic oversight supporting Kenya’s national digital transformation agenda.
May 2025 — Present
Software Engineer Consultant — United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Consulting on platform delivery and upgrades supporting Africa-wide programs and digital cooperation.
Jan 2024 — Present
Chairperson — Association of Countrywide Hubs
Leadership, governance, and national coordination of innovation hubs.
2013 — Present
Founder & Director — Mt Kenya Innovation Hub
Built an innovation hub and community programs supporting technology, entrepreneurship, and livelihoods.
2022 — Mar 2025
Software Engineer — United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Built and supported digital platforms for policy programs and multi‑country delivery.
Jul 2022 — May 2023
Incubation & Community Management Specialist — UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
Community and incubation support for finance and sustainability programs.
Jan 2019 — May 2022
Africa Resource Tracking Technology Expert — UNECA
Technology leadership supporting accountability and resource tracking platforms.
Show earlier roles
May 2015 — Dec 2018
Software Engineer — Ubongo Africa
Oct 2014 — Apr 2015
Oracle Database Developer — Cypher Africa
Jun 2014 — Dec 2014
Mnauli Software Developer — Co‑operative Bank of Kenya
Mar 2014 — Jun 2014
System Consultant — Integrated Supplies and Consulting LTD
May 2012 — Apr 2014
System Analyst — South Hemisphere Consulting
Jan 2013 — Jun 2013
ICT Intern — Tana Water Services Board
Major projects
A selection of platforms I’ve built or contributed to across Africa.
Ubongo Group — Founder
Driving Africa's Digital Transformation. Leading ICT firm delivering innovative enterprise solutions, mobile applications, and digital infrastructure across Africa.
Inspire Soka Academy — Co‑Founder
Youth empowerment football academy nurturing talent, discipline, and education pathways for young players in Kenya.
Studio Mtaani
A digital platform for street photographers in Kenya to capture, share, and monetize their work — upload images, connect with clients, and receive payments.
Artisans Showroom
A platform connecting artisans, artists, and craftsmen to market and sell digitally.
Mt Kenya Innovation Hub
Community innovation hub building and supporting digital solutions, programs, and partnerships.
Huduma Halisi Citizen Feedback System
Android, USSD, and web platform for citizen feedback and service accountability.
Africa Women Leadership Network (AWLN) Platform
Platform supporting leadership networks and programs across Africa.
Africa Resource Tracking Platform
Accountability and resource tracking systems supporting multi‑country programs.
County Project & Resource Management
Project management and resource tracking for county government delivery.
Microfinance ERP (Hybrid: Web + Android + USSD)
End‑to‑end microfinance ERP supporting field operations and customer channels.
Komesha Unyanyasaji
Community initiative platform supporting reporting and response to domestic violence.
Covid19 Afreximbank B2B Platform
Web platform supporting B2B engagement and trade facilitation.
Ministry of Education Management System (Ethiopia)
Education management platform supporting ministry‑level operations.
West Africa Business Linkage Platform
Program platform enabling business matchmaking and linkages.
Kenya Footballers Welfare Association ERP
Sports management ERP with Android, shortcode, and web components.
Expertise
Technologies and tools I use to deliver.
Languages
Java • PHP • C++ • Python (basic) • Visual Basic
Data & databases
Oracle • MySQL • SQL • Hadoop • Access
Design & web
WordPress • HTML • Photoshop • Dreamweaver
Education
- MSc Big Data Technologies — University of East London (Nov 2022 — Present)
- Big Data & Hadoop, Data Analytics — Big Data University (2016 — 2017)
- BSc Computer Science — Kenya Methodist University (2010 — 2013)
Certifications
- OCA — Oracle Certified Administrator
- Introduction to Hadoop
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
- Scouting pre‑investiture 1 & 2
Awards
Recognition highlights.
