Naftal Nyabuto
Group CEO mZawadi Group Ltd
About the Speaker
With over 17 years of diverse professional experience, Currently as a Group CEO of mZawadi group ,I have spearheaded initiatives across leading technology firms, international charity programs, and academia. I have worked as a consultant in leading international projects ranging from IFAD,EU,UNEP.USAID among others and led projects in those fields in Africa. I have led technology companies and consulted for various technology initiatives in Kenya.
My career is distinguished by a track record of innovation, having developed and received awards for pioneering technologies in Kenya and the USA within fields such as AI, Blockchain, Fintech, IOT and CRM systems. Among my notable innovations are mZawadi loyalty, Nyumba Mkononi (ShelterTech/PropTech) , Haba Haba, Ezawadi, Wakili AI, Sokopesa, SokoJumla and Coupokenya .
I have developed the first open source innovation hub (Shoshin Hub) focused on AgriTech ,ClimateTech and BlueTech with notable innovations using AI and IOT to transform Climate , Smart cities and Agriculture sectors .
I consult for various institutions and projects across different industries both Non-profit anf for Profit and notably I have been recognized for my contribution at streamlining Route-to Market in the FMCG industry with solutions that are currently being rolled out In East Africa with notable multi-nationals currently using them.
As a seasoned entrepreneur, I have successfully built and scaled companies predominantly through bootstrapping. I am an established thought leader in various industries, frequently speaking at conferences worldwide and contributing strategic insights as the author of one of the best seller book "Spider Web Strategy" and numerous scholarly papers on finance, climate change, and technology.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer science , a Master’s degree, a Postgraduate diploma, and certifications in Project Management. Currently, and a Doctorate in Management. e strategic guidance and insights as a member of your advisory board
Sessions by Speaker
Day - 2 : Thu, Sep 25, 2025
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM (EAT)
Breakout Room - Dodori
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Thu, Sep 25, 2025 Day – 2
Artificial Intelligence, Ocean hardware, and Biological Insights in Aquaculture: Case studies
Description
Keynote speaker 1: Savio Wambugu - Chairperson ACIH
Moderator: Wayne Gakuo - GDG Pwani
Panel:
- Aly Salim - Swahilibox
- Denis Onkangi- Kuza Freezer
- Dennis Otieno - GIS Oceanography
- Junichi Taniguchi- Umitron, Japan
- Victor Ashioya - ML Researcher
- Chuka Ezenwalie- Silicon Overdrive
- Naftal Nyabuto - Shoshin Innovation Hub
- Junichi Taniguchi- Umitron, Japan