JOIN THE EVENT Why attend Mt Kenya Innovation Week
Panel Discussions
Focusing on how to create sustainable innovation ecosystems, with insights from experts in technology, agriculture, and climate action.
Awards Ceremony
Winners from the hackathons and outstanding participants will be awarded a total of Ksh 300,000 in prizes for their contributions.
LISTEN TO THE Event Speakers
John Mwangi Munyiri
Media Council of Kenya
Ken Njihia
Head of Innovation, Sote Hub
Ken Njihia
Head of Innovation, Sote Hub
Passionate about driving innovation and fostering sustainable growth, I am a certified Startup Coach, Advisor, Consultant and Mentor with a decade of invaluable experience in the dynamic realm of innovation. Over the years, I have honed my skills and expertise to guide startups through their journey, providing strategic insights and actionable advice. My commitment lies in empowering entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges of the business landscape, with a particular focus on the Blue Economy, Technology Startups, Climate Innovations and Agritech.
With a strong foundation in the startup ecosystem, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success in cultivating groundbreaking ideas. My journey is marked by a dedication to driving positive change, creating impactful solutions and contributing to the growth of ventures that align with the forefront of innovation. As we collectively navigate the evolving landscape, I am excited to continue my role as a catalyst for success, offering guidance and support to those daring to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of entrepreneurship. Let's innovate, grow, and make a lasting impact together.Passionate about driving innovation and fostering sustainable growth, I am a certified Startup Coach, Advisor, Consultant and Mentor with a decade of invaluable experience in the dynamic realm of innovation. Over the years, I have honed my skills and expertise to guide startups through their journey, providing strategic insights and actionable advice. My commitment lies in empowering entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges of the business landscape, with a particular focus on the Blue Economy, Technology Startups, Climate Innovations and Agritech. With a strong foundation in the startup ecosystem, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success in cultivating groundbreaking ideas. My journey is marked by a dedication to driving positive change, creating impactful solutions and contributing to the growth of ventures that align with the forefront of innovation. As we collectively navigate the evolving landscape, I am excited to continue my role as a catalyst for success, offering guidance and support to those daring to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of entrepreneurship. Let's innovate, grow, and make a lasting impact together.
Elizabeth Adongo
Siaya County
Elizabeth Adongo
Siaya CountyUntil December 2022, I held the position of the Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Adviser to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Gender, Senior Citizens, Social Protection and Special Program, Government of Kenya. Under the guidance of the Cabinet Secretary, I provided strategic leadership and support to the key gender agenda of the Government including, gender mainstreaming, gender based violence, gender economic empowerment and realisation of the Country’s affirmative action. Further to this provided high level support in developing frameworks for tackling gender issues in two of the East Africa Region and Government of Kenya’s disasters namely COVID 19 and Drought. From 2013 to 2017, I served as a Senior Policy Advisor, to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Public Service Youth and Gender Affairs and the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Devolution and Planning, in the Government of Kenya. The role involved providing strategic policy advice and guidance to the Cabinet Secretary on matters relating to public policy, gender and governance
Aly Uweso Abubakar Salim
CEO, ACIH
Aly Uweso Abubakar Salim
CEO, ACIHA Computer Scientist with 15+ years experience of proven track record of making outcome-based decision that delivers business process improvement & standardization. Passionate about innovation in relation to technological advancement catered towards making an impact to the society on a global scale level. Geographic experience coverage Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa & Middle East & Africa. Skills: Windows NT, XP & Small Business Server 2003 Server Systems, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Linux UBUNTU & Solid Networking Set-up & Maintenance Skills (LAN/WAN topologies) with TCP/IP Experience, Programming Java, Visual Basic 6 & .net, PL SQL, Python, Javascript, CSS & Html.
David Ogiga
Board Member Afrilabs
David Ogiga
Board Member AfrilabsPassion about youth employment, entrepreneurship and technology. Co-founder Sote Hub, nurturing young talents in Kenya, incubation of early stage startups & SMEs and scaling ideas around SDGs, Climate Change and Agriculture, passionate about women in Tech, rural youth and economies. Leading Sote Hub team of 30+ in strategy development, work plans, execution of projects and programs and continuous appraisal of the same. We have incubated 800+ start-ups in Blue Economy, Agriculture, Climate Innovations and Digitisation. Sote Hub uniquely develops entrepreneurship pipeline from school to workplace. Worked with over 250 high schools and impacted over 15,000 students in our projects in rural Kenya. Ecosystem Roles: Founding Chair, Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs where I helped shape the young organisation, laying the foundation for the vision and growth to today a major umbrella body of 65 hubs in Kenya. Providing leadership in the formulation of Kenya’s Start-up Bill working in coalition with Association of Start-ups and Ecosystem Support Enablers in Kenya and Kenya Innovation Agency, that birthed Kenya Start-up Bill which is aiming to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, create employment and contribute to socio economic development of Kenya. Africa can feed herself and be prosperous. We need to invest more in Agriculture, Manufacturing & Ease of doing business. I can be contacted for consulting jobs. Among organizations is Ten Senses & Grow Fairly in a 4M Euro projects developing agro value chains for small holder farmers, export business & food security. Countries of my projects include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania. I consulted for Oxfam to identify best practices on digitizing education in South Sudan and countries with refugee challenges. A former Programs Officer International Fund for Animals (IFAW), I occasionally write blogs, wildlife & nature enthusiasts especially birdwatching, and soccer fan. I get invited for speaking roles and have delivered lectures in 15 universities in Slovakia, Poland, Cyprus & Germany. Venture Capital | Africa | Startups | Program Development | Strategic Thinking| Business Insights| Civic engagement | Facilitation | Jobs | Leadership | Youth Employment | WomeninTech |Impacts |Social Entrepreneurship
John Bosco
Investor
Ann Nderitu
Swoop Aero
Ann Nderitu
Swoop AeroAnne Nderitu is an Aeronautical Engineer (Hons) and a drone expert. She was part of the first cohort of the African Drone and Data Academy where she graduated with a Trusted Level Operator (TOP) level 2, Certificate of Drone Technology (from Virginia Tech) and Remote Pilot License. She is the first female fixed -wing drone pilot in Kenya Anne has worked on various drone projects including Cholera Hyper-surveillance project to predict and mitigate outbreaks in Kenya. Anne is also an entrepreneur and promotes gender equality in the society. Through her foundation, The Girls Boardroom, she mentors girls and ladies to take opportunities and grow their careers. Her mission is to create more women leaders and bridge the gap that exists at the top of the chain. As part of her work, she has committed to mentor and empower other girls and ladies. If you are an aspiring female leader in need of mentorship/coaching, feel free to reach out.
Savio Wambugu
Founder, Mt Kenya Hub
Savio Wambugu
Founder, Mt Kenya Hub
The Mt Kenya Innovation Hub is proud to host the 4th Edition of the Mt Kenya Innovations Week, continuing the journey of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship since 2021. The theme of this year’s event, “4th Industrial Revolution: Creating Jobs, Fueling Smart Agriculture, and Climate Action,” aligns with the global pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kenya’s Vision 2030, and the COP27 deliberations. It reflects the increasing role of innovation in addressing climate change, job creation, and sustainability, in the context of the rapid technological advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The Mt Kenya Innovation Week has grown in scope and impact since its inception. In the 2022 edition, insights from the evaluation report showed that over 1,000 women and youth were trained in critical areas like Business Canvas, design thinking, digital marketing, and cash flow management. In addition, the event received 167 submissions in the innovation contest and 103 hackathon submissions, with the top 5 ideas being awarded. This progress demonstrates how the Innovation Week has become a grassroots platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, equipping participants with the skills, tools, and networks to grow and scale their ideas. This year’s edition introduces three diverse hackathons, industrial visits, exhibitions, panel discussions, and awards to celebrate and accelerate digital transformation, job creation, and climate resilience.
Hackathons
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Hackathon Hours
Hackathon Participants
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Event Participants
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How to get there
Venue
Mt. Kenya Innovations Community Hub, Ring Road, Nyeri
Name: Savio Wambugu
Phone: 254 738 532 139
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Programme Details
Name: Nelson Ngatia
Phone: 254 724 97 97 61
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Time
Mt. Kenya Innovations Community Hub, Ring Road, Nyeri
Name: Savio Wambugu
Phone: 254 738 532 139
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Programme Details
Name: Nelson Ngatia
Phone: 254 724 97 97 61
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
How to get there
Mt. Kenya Innovations Community Hub, Ring Road, Nyeri
Name: Savio Wambugu
Phone: 254 738 532 139
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com
Programme Details
Name: Nelson Ngatia
Phone: 254 724 97 97 61
Email: hello@mtkenyahub.com