Josephine Kamanthe Ndambuki

Josephine is a Technology Strategy Specialist with over 13 years’ experience working in technology and telecoms sector in Kenya. She is currently working to bring to life the vision of Silicon Savanna in Kenya by activating a robust ecosystem of industry experts, local and international partners, and key stakeholders to deliver the most ambitious fit for future Smart city in the Eastern African Region. Previously Josephine worked in Strategy planning department at Safaricom where she is involved in the overall strategy research, planning and execution management for the business. she spent over 7 years planning; implementing and supporting core transport networks in both terrestrial and submarine segments. She was involved as the only lady-commissioning engineer for the pioneer undersea cable in East Africa, TEAMS. Josephine is passionate about mentoring the next generation of Tech leaders with a focus on youth and women in Tech. As such she was instrumental in the founding of the Safaricom women in technology initiative that mentors’ women to take up stem careers. She was also instrumental in bringing Technovation challenge, a mobile app development competition to Kenya. She is a computer science graduate, master’s in strategic management and is undertaking a PHD in entrepreneurship and small business Development with a focus on research on technology and its role in enterprise development.