Changing the
African narrative
Startup studio in Nairobi on a mission to ensure young talented Africans can participate in the digital transformation of Africa as creators and owners
About
Product development Fellows
We provide a place for aspiring technical entrepreneurs to work on internal projects with the intention of spinning them out into startups
Professional Service Fellows
We provide a place for emerging professionals to develop the skills and experience required for a career in innovation and entrepreneurship
Resource network
We continually develop a network of key mentors, advisors, domain experts, donors and angel investors who provide the necessary support for the work we do
Media platform
Our media and events platform is designed to demystify and localize startup building knowledge and to provide Silicon Savanna a voice, an identity, and community
Our Work
Approach
Portfolio
The Future
Accountability
People
Innovation Fellows
Andrew Ndung'u
Video and Media Production
Kongin Damaris
Product Marketing & Communications
Hosea Ciuti
Product Development
Mark Orina
Product Development
Brandon Ruoro
Digital Creative
Mercy Nyaramba
Product Development
James Mungai
Market Research
Kefa Mutuma
Product Development
Wycliffe Barasa
Donor Relations
Raphael Gichira
Product Associate
Ian Kinyua Irungu
Product Development
Ian Kiragu
Legal
Erick Liona
Video and Media Production
Eric Burugu
Product Development
Joseph Ndung'u
Video and Media Production
Grace Gitau
Market Research
Christine Gatwiri
Product Development
Hellen Kokach
Product Development
Harmon Ellen
Digital Marketing
Levi Wanakacha
Digital Creative
Modesta Ngei
Pr & Comms
James Kabochi
Product Development
Valentine Hokah
Fundraising
Brian Ochoo
Campus Outreach
Mathenge Waweru
Product Development
Michael Gitonga
Product Development
Victoria Chebet
Fundraising
Emelda Kyalo
Market Research
Clara Kitungulu
Legal
Inawedi Modester
Market Research
Nalenhle Moyo
Learning and Development Lead
Diana Kemunto
Business Development Lead
Marion Njeri
Market Research
Njachi Mumbi
Marketing and Community Development Kuzah
Trizah Morris
Market Research
Wanjiku Macharia
Human Resource Fellow
Team
Kevin Owuor
I'm the Human Resource Associate
I oversee the Human Resource Operations at Impact Africa Network. I studied Entrepreneurship and Management at the United States International University (Africa). I have worked as a business executive in various firms which include Enwealth Financial Services and Serengeti Pride Safaris In Arusha, Tanzania. I also operated various businesses in the coastal city of Taveta, where he offered technical support services in IT.
Kevin Owuor
HR Lead
Mark Karake
Founder - CEO
I spent 15 years working with startups in Silicon Valley and brings a wealth of practical startup operational expertise. I am passionate about changing the African narrative by building great African companies and helping to establish a culture of high performance, high integrity and high collaboration
Mark Karake
Founder - CEO
Joy Ndinda
About Joy
Joy Ndinda is a Media and Communications professional with an undergraduate degree in Media, Language and Communications from Moi University. Prior to joining Impact Africa Network, I worked in different communication roles at M-Kopa Solar, Kenya Education Fund and Kilimall. My interests in tech and being part of the next movement that is going to change Africa led me here. I enjoy road trips, catching sunsets and stand up comedy.
Joy Ndinda
Fundraising and Partner Relations Manager
Shalom Nyende
About Shalom
I am a versatile and practical software engineer with hands-on experience working in fast-paced and rapid environments. I have developed solutions across fintech and healthcare, and gained exposure on problem solving, planning and execution.
Shalom Nyende
Engineering Program Lead
Maryanne Waithaka
Chief Of Staff
I am an agile and versatile strategist with over 10 years’ experience of proven success in project management, communication and brand management in the corporate and education environment in Kenya and the United States. My academic credentials a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing and Supply & Value Chain Management from Texas Christian University and an International MBA (IMBA) from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. My passion is developing teams, while bringing out individual potential.
Maryanne Waithaka
Chief of Staff
Board
Ella Peinovich
Co-founder, Powered-by-People, Serial Entrepreneur
Ngigi Waithaka
Founder, Kionjo. Serial Entrepreneur
Agatha Gikunda
Head of Developer Relations, Intel
Louis Majanja
CPO & Co-founder Ajua
Bitange Ndemo
Prof. ICT UoN, Former permanent secretary I.C.T GoK
Raphael Kilondu
Secretary Kenya USA Diaspora Sacco
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