About

Kenneth M. Kinyanjui is a highly skilled Software Engineer and Product Manager with a passion for solving problems in Emerging Markets. With over 6 years of experience in the industry, Kenneth has developed into a Cloud Architect and Infrastructure Engineer, working with companies in Nairobi, San Francisco, London and Seoul. Kenneth is committed to empowering communities and has spent the past 6 years seeding back to the Sub-Saharan Startup and Technology ecosystem through mentorship, speaking at events, building communities, and facilitating workshops. He has also co-founded two companies, WeCashUp (Fintech) based in Marseille, France, and Faidika Technologies (Technology Consulting) based in Kenya. At Faidika Technologies, Kenneth has provided Product Management, IT Solutions, and Cloud Solutions to Small Medium Enterprises, Startups, and Companies. The company has experience in technology solutions in Transport and Logistics, ERP Customizations and Adaptation to Business Use Cases - ERP NEXT, Product Management Consulting, and Conducting Google Design Sprints. Kenneth is currently a Member of Nairobi Business Angel Network and a Venture Capital Fellow 2021 at Included VC. The prestigious 12-month venture capital fellowship gives fellows education and insider access to Europe's top VCs and their portfolio companies. Its ultimate goal is to increase diversity and inclusion within the VC ecosystem. As a fellow, Kenneth receives training and exposure to the world of venture capital, with 1-1 mentoring, expert masterclasses, case study learning, and deal-flow deep dives, along with 2 European Summits. Kenneth holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering from DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DeKUT) and a Diploma in Business & IT from Strathmore University. His technical skills include Product Manager, Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, and Infra. With relevant experience of 6.52 years, Kenneth is committed to using his skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in Emerging Markets.