InnovateKE 2025 - 10th to 14th March 2025
Innovation for Socio economic Growth
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InnovateKE 2025 - 10th to 14th March 2025
INNOVATE KENYA TECH SUMMIT 2025
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Theme: Innovation for Socio-Economic Development
Date: 10th-14th March 2025
About Us
Building the Future Through Innovation
Innovate Kenya Tech Summit, a joint program by VIFFA and HomeBoyz Entertainment PLC, is a stakeholder-driven, week-long event showcasing the latest technological advancements and their potential to drive socio-economic development in Kenya.
Our Mission To empower Kenyan innovators to develop and scale groundbreaking solutions that address national and corporate challenges, driving sustainable development.
Our Vision To foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem by connecting startups with government agencies, county governments, and corporations to co-create and implement innovative solutions.
Themes of The Summit
Discover how technology is transforming the education landscape in Kenya.
Explore how technology helps Kenyan farmers.
Engage with leaders shaping Kenya’s startup ecosystem.
How technology enhances governance and development.
Bridging the digital divide and empowering marginalized communities. .
Improving healthcare access and outcomes using technology.
Creating new jobs and economic opportunities through technology.
Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in the tech sector.
Driving sustainable development through technology.
Promoting regional cooperation and integration through technology.
Bridging the urban-rural divide through technology
Summit Speakers
Vimal Shah MBS, CBS
Chairman Of Bidco Africa Limited
Michael Okumu
Deputy Director, Climate Change Negotiations ,Ministry of Environment Climate change & Forestry
Mary N. Kerema
Secretary ICT E-government & Digital Economy, Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy
Joseph musyoki
Head of Institutional Accreditation at the Commission for University Education
Dr. Tonny K. Omwansa
CEO, Kenya National Innovation Agency
John Wambua
Programme Officer UDPK | Digital inclusion & Accessibility
Sheena Raikundalia
Chief Growth Officer KUZA ONE
Dr George Njenga
Founding Dean | Strathmore Business School Chief of Party | USAID Strategic Partnership Program
Sharon Chahale Wata
Deputy Director - Training and Research at the Kenya Copyright Board
Twahir Ahmed Mohamed
Founder,Chief Executive Officer MPost | Techstars '23 - Expert DOJO W23
Nyamai Wambua HSC
MAAK Head of Programs & Linkages & Ag. CEO Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations
Thomas Lerenten
Deputy Director Climate Change Adaption Climate Change Directorate Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
Moses Kemibaro
Founder & CEO of Dotsavvy
Jacklyne Iminza
Chief Operating Officer, EAVCA
Wendy Kuyoh
Data protection lawyer
Chipiliro Saka
Programme Officer,Small to Medium Enterprises,AUDA NEPAD
Joram Mwinamo
CEO SNDBX International
Patrick Njoroge
Co-founder-Edutab Africa
Shadrack Apollo
Founder CEO Codeskill
Sylvia Mwitumi
Founder Chuuza Tech
Magothe Innocent
Team lead at Startinev Innovate Kenya Tech Summit Hackathon
Elly Savatia
Commonwealth Secretary-General's Innovation for Sustainable Development Awardee 2023
Tom Kinyanjui Njoroge
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Neural Labs Africa
Dr. Irene Muchoki
Chief officer - Medical Services Nairobi City County Government
Chepkemoi Magdaline
Executive Director EldoHub
Catherine Masolia
Managing Director SOMO Africa
Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey
Ag Director-General Kenya Space Agency
Abdinoor Alimahdi
Founder M-Lugha Tech for Rural Development
Jacques matara
Deputy Director Space Research and Innovation Kenya Space Agency
Muchiri Nyaggah
Executive Director Local Development Research Institute
Elizabeth Njau
Director Trade & Industry Nairobi City County Government
Noah Kipkemboi
Business Anchor & reporter at Standard Media Group PLC
Mukiri Mwirigi
Co-Founder Neural Labs Africa
Snider Mugese
Head of Incubation & Finance at Villgro Africa
Immaculate Juma
CEO & Founder Kulture Shift T/A ArtLawKenya
James Ahere
Founder of Video game Studio-Weza Interactive
Benson Abila
Founder M-taka
Sila
Co founder Intelli Holdings
Israel Agina
Chairman, KNCCI Kisumu
David Ogiga
Co-founder Sote Hub
Brian The Beast
Gaming mentor and African video games ambassador
Jeremy Riro
Founder & Innovations Lead Fie-Labs Innovation Hub
Alex Kulema
Nairobi county chairman Kenya Bodaboda association
Dennis Okore
Public Policy Specialist moderator
Bonnie Mbithi
CEO Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Centre (WEEE Centre)
Prof. Godfrey Ouma Makokha
Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics and Computing at Taita Taveta University
Roy Kiselo
Graphic Technician at Technical Uni. of Kenya - Art & Project Coordination at Studio Doido & Arkitech Studios
Mbugua Njihia
Venture Builder
Jimmy Delyon
Technical Advisor - Programmes | Programme Leaf Propela SwissContact
Brizan Were
Co Founder Startup Lions & Learning Lions
Peter Quest
Head of Department Youth Affairs (KSG)
Mary Chege
Chief Legal Micro Small Enterpriise Authority
Winnie Kamau
CFO Africa Gen AI
Robert Ochieng
CEO & Co Founder Abojani Investment
Michael M. Gumo
CECM -Innovation & Digital Economy
Event Organizers
Partners
OBJECTIVES OF THE SUMMIT
STARTUP MARKET ACCESS
Facilitate access to govorment innovation and sigitization programs
STARTUP MARKET ACCESS
Strengthen corporate partnerships for starups and grow the existing ones.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Drive socioeconomic development through innovation
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