Brian Wanene

Background

About Brian Wanene

I am a digital development specialist who is passionate about the role of digital technologies in solving social and economic challenges in developing communities by employing Human Centered Design approach. I have over 10 years of extensive experience as a Innovation manager, design and strategy researcher in the fields of digital development, AgriTech, Innovative finance, social impact, startups development and consulting in the academia, private and public sectors across Kenya, United Kingdom and South Africa I am credited with managing the first ever Constituency Innovation Hub (CIH) Project in Kenya. I masterminded the strategic plan, developed the business model and designed tailored youth training programs. During my stint, Over youths were impacted, 25 young start-ups incubated and over 400 digital jobs created. My Masters in ICT4D at the University of Manchester focused on bridging the digital divide and integrating ICT in development approaches. My thesis was on the Sustainability of the government-led digital innovation hubs in Kenya and their role in fostering grassroot innovation and digital entrepreneurship.