Mwinzi Mutua

Founder

Am passionate about Africa and Technology. Africa, whose majority fall under the age of 30 years, live in a very competitive world that even seems frightening given their divide to bridge is premised on scarcity of resources. Nevertheless, technology holds immense potential in unlocking capabilities of business and communities. Visiting my parent’s farm during school holidays, I was always eager to spot these huge pedigree livestock that grazed unherded in ranches that today form Konza's buffer zone. Years later, I completed O-levels in Nairobi School, earned a BSc in Math & Computer Science, an MSc in IT Management plus completed PRINCE2 & SCRUM, both Project Management certifications. Granted in hindsight, I never realized changes that were bound to happen in hometown. For instance, in 2012, the ranches were disbanded and thereafter, the land subdivided amongst the shareholders. With transfer of land to private ownership, lots of interest in the area is being witnessed. I've remained keen on matters Smart Cities & Urban Informatics as technology is the new frontier by which we’ll run our lives. I’ve also had the privilege to work abroad, travel widely and experience many cities and their cultures. I hold the view that the rest of the world is ready for Africa. For Kenya, a country with a highly educated population & keen on exploiting international opportunities, it remains extremely strategic to begin creating a modern gateway - a bold place of essence that can invite knowledge-based companies from both local and international players.