Building technology that solves real-world problems especially in Africa.
I am the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of KiwaConnect (Private) Limited, where I lead the technological vision, architecture, and development of the company's digital solutions.
My work focuses on designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure systems; integrating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and data-driven platforms into practical, user-centered solutions.
I am especially inspired by space exploration, autonomous systems, and the use of AI to empower young people, improve agriculture, support career guidance, and create practical solutions for everyday challenges in African communities.
Building intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and solve real challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and education.
Fascinated by space exploration, satellite systems, and how space technologies can benefit life on Earth and in Africa.
Applying IoT, AI, and data analytics to revolutionize farming practices and improve food security across the continent.
Designing autonomous systems that can operate in challenging environments and augment human capabilities.
Pushing intelligence to the network edge enabling real-time decisions without relying on cloud connectivity.
Empowering the next generation of African innovators through mentorship, workshops, and accessible learning resources.
Teaching machines to see and interpret the world from medical imaging to autonomous vehicle perception systems.
Championing homegrown African solutions to African challenges, building for local contexts, scaling globally.
Exploring the intersection of embedded systems and vehicles from sensors and ECUs to autonomous driving systems.
Designing resilient connectivity solutions for underserved communities bridging the digital divide across Africa.
The best AI model in the world will fail if it doesn't understand the local context. Here's what I've learned building AI products for African markets from language nuances to infrastructure constraints...
Read Article →Earth observation satellites, remote sensing, and low-earth orbit broadband are transforming how we see and connect the continent...
Read Article →When your target users have intermittent internet access, pushing AI to the edge isn't just an optimization it's a necessity...
Read Article →How cheap microcontrollers, soil sensors, and a bit of machine learning are helping smallholder farmers make better decisions...
Read Article →After running workshops across the country, here are the approaches, tools, and stories that actually got young people excited about technology...
Read Article →Most benchmark datasets don't reflect African faces, landscapes, or crops. Here's how we're addressing the data gap with synthetic augmentation and transfer learning...
Read Article →Whether you're building something in the AI/tech space, exploring partnerships in Africa, interested in collaboration, or just want to talk technology my inbox is always open.