Our Team

Chris Statham

Founder & CEO

Chris has worked in the digital & microfinance sector for the last 17 years on over 180 contracts, predominantly in Africa and the Middle-East as a freelancer. He established a consultancy in Tanzania from 2011-2014 employing 5. He has worked for multinationals (in the UK), an Irish SME, a Tanzanian MNO, an Ethiopian Payment Service Provider and, a German financial services consultancy. In Jordan, he was the financial inclusion specialist on a USAID project supporting MSMEs.

Chris has developed his own multi-level entrepreneurship training course, was an entrepreneurship lecturer at King Saud University and, won a contract to put ILO’s multi-level entrepreneurship training course Start & Improve Your Business onto an e-learning platform. Chris has a marketing bachelor’s degree, a post-degree certificate in Microfinance and, was the 1st globally to complete the 3-year (masters equivalent) course to become a Certified Digital Finance Practitioner.

Steve Chikwiri

Cofounder & CTO

Steve is a software & mobile app developer with 5+ years experience building products across ecommerce, fintech and health industries with and for private entities, NGOs and governments. An accomplished product developer Steve executes the technical vision, this from inception to sunsetting. Steve has been endorsed by Google in Kenya in building capacity for Google software technologies at the United States International University-Africa.

 

Christopher Phiri

Fullstack Developer

Christopher is a highly skilled and versatile FullStack developer with over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology. He has a diverse background working on projects across multiple industries, including finance, logistics, and health in the development sector. Christopher consistently delivers high-quality web and mobile systems that benefit end-users and stakeholders alike.

With a strong proficiency in both mobile and web development, Christopher has made significant contributions to the creation of distributed services. Additionally, he possesses a comprehensive understanding of various front-end and back-end technologies, including React JS, .NET, Laravel, and many others. This versatility allows him to design and implement scalable solutions across multiple platforms with ease.

 

Scolar Maina

Researcher & PR

Scolar is a skilled entrepreneur armed with a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management. Her journey as a proficient English writer began professionally in 2021, showcasing her talent in crafting compelling content. Alongside her writing prowess, she actively engages in freelancing and tutoring, sharing her expertise in business and entrepreneurship. Her passion for teaching shines through as she helps others grasp the intricacies of these subjects. Scolar’s entrepreneurial spirit fuels her drive to excel in various domains, from creating engaging written pieces to guiding and supporting budding entrepreneurs. With a blend of business acumen and a way with words, Scolar continues to make her mark in the world of entrepreneurship and writing.

Brenda Kaburu

Graphic Designer & Digital Marketeer

Brenda, a graphic designer with digital marketing skills, has worked with a range of Kenyan organisations, from retailers and banks to churches. She has worked on over 300 projects, in each case showcasing a unique fusion of artistry and technical mastery. Brenda is also a digital collage artist, infusing her designs with a distinctive, contemporary flair, her portfolio reflecting her skills in both creativity and execution.