Black November is here. Get your discounted tickets today.

HomeShopParticipant

Participant

Join thousands of participants from across Africa and beyond for keynote sessions, panel discussions, masterclasses, innovation showcases, career sessions, networking opportunities and breakout sessions.

Showing the single result

  • DigiFest Participant Ticket

    DigiFest Participant Ticket

    Join innovators, professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, policymakers, technology leaders and emerging digital talent from across Africa for four days of practical learning, inspiration, collaboration and opportunity.

    Price range: KSh 1,000.00 through KSh 3,000.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Perminus Wainaina

Founder and CEO of Corporate Staffing Services, a leading HR and recruitment firm in Kenya.

Perminus Wainaina is the Founder and CEO of Corporate Staffing Services, a leading HR and recruitment firm in Kenya.

With over 17 years of experience in recruitment and human resource management, he has worked closely with employers and professionals, gaining valuable insights into the skills employers seek and the challenges young people face when entering the job market.

A passionate career mentor and content creator with an audience of over 100,000 subscribers across his digital platforms, Perminus regularly shares practical insights on employability, career growth, and workplace success.

At DigiFest Africa 2026, he will share an employer’s perspective on the skills gap, what recruiters look for beyond academic qualifications, and how young Africans can prepare themselves for the changing world of work.

Nyandia Gachago

ACIM, is a Chartered Marketer, AI educator and the CEO and co-founder of MintyLime

Nyandia Gachago, ACIM, is a Chartered Marketer, AI educator and the CEO and co-founder of MintyLime, a creative AI agency based in Nairobi. She is also the co-founder of Minty Academy, where she leads training that helps people and organisations understand and implement AI to work in practical ways. With more than 13 years of experience in brand strategy, marketing and communications, Nyandia works with businesses across Africa and the diaspora to build brands, reach customers and improve how their teams work. Her background in software engineering shapes her approach: she connects creative ideas with the systems needed to deliver them. Through Minty Academy, she has trained corporate teams, entrepreneurs and public sector audiences in AI, marketing and digital business, with work involving organisations including the African Union, UNHCR, CIC, Safaricom, ZAMARA Insurance, etc. She is a speaker and creator whose work covers AI adoption, marketing, African business growth and the creative economy. Nyandia was named among Kenya’s Top 25 Women in Digital in 2025 and the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Kenya. Across her work, she advocates for African businesses and creators to have better access to the skills, tools and capital they need to build at scale.

Sylvia ‘QueenArrow’ Gathoni

E-sports athlete, occasional content creator and advocate trainee

Sylvia ‘QueenArrow’ Gathoni is a Kenyan esports athlete, occasional content creator and advocate trainee whose game of specialization is Tekken 8. She began her competitive gaming journey in 2017 at the East African Gaming Convention, where she placed fourth in the Mortal Kombat XL tournament. A year later, she transitioned to Tekken 7, marking the beginning of a career that has established her as one of the most recognizable figures in African esports. Over the years, Sylvia has earned numerous accolades that include being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa 2022 list, the Business Daily Top 40 Under 40 Women 2023, Women To Watch 2025 and winning a gold medal at the inaugurals CANOC Esports Series. She has also secured multiple Top 8 and Top 3 finishes in major Tekken competitions, cementing her place among Kenya’s leading Tekken players. In addition, she is the first Kenyan Red Bull Athlete of any discipline. Beyond competition, Sylvia is the founder of The Sage Atlas, a knowledge infrastructure initiative that seeks to map, translate and make legible Africa’s gaming and esports ecosystem. Her work examines gaming not only as entertainment or competition, but as a cultural, technological, legal and economic force shaping the continent’s future. Through research, storytelling and public engagement, she contributes to conversations on the intersection between gaming, the law, policy, IP and geopolitics and how it all develops the ecosystem.

Paul Mukoma

Founder and CEO of Princecam Media Limited,

I am a TVET Champion, an award-winning TV & Film producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist; passionate about discovering, nurturing and supporting Talent. Being at the forefront of Kenya’s creative industry, I am driven by the belief that the creative economy has the power to positively impact societies. As the Founder and CEO of Princecam Media Limited, I lead a team that specializes in crafting exceptional films, captivating TV programs, compelling commercials, corporate videos, insightful documentaries, and professional photography. We have created award-winning TV shows and groundbreaking music videos. In my commitment to empowering the next generation of creatives, I established Talanta Institute—a trailblazing institution dedicated to providing technical and vocational education and training. Here, we give hands-on skills, fostering a new wave of talent that has a resourceful impact in the media and creative space.

Pulkit Srivastava

Capital strategist & Venture Partner at Antler Africa

I consider myself a capital strategist with an operator’s spine. Pulkit Srivastava has spent the last 15 years building and scaling businesses across multiple industries. His experience spans Automotive, Ag-Tech, SaaS, Health-Tech, and Food-Tech—giving him a uniquely cross-sector understanding of what it takes for founders to build ventures that scale and endure. Over the years, he has built a powerful international community that includes startups, incubators, accelerators, investors, corporates, and government organizations. Currently, Pulkit runs an outsourced venture arm for companies that want to grow inorganically by acqui-hiring high-potential startups in Africa. He also serves as a Venture Partner at Antler Africa, where he works closely with early-stage founders to refine ideas, build strong teams, and accelerate their path to scale. Pulkit brings together operational rigor, community-building expertise, and a deep passion for entrepreneurship—making him a key contributor to Africa’s growing innovation landscape.

Tesh Mbaabu

Serial technology entrepreneur & Founder & CEO of Cloud9.

Tesh Mbaabu is a serial technology entrepreneur building solutions at the intersection of fintech, commerce, and digital infrastructure to expand economic opportunity across Africa.  He is the Founder & CEO of Cloud9, a digital bank enabling instant global payments, borderless banking, and modern financial tools for a new generation of African consumers and businesses.
 Previously, Tesh was Co-founder & CEO of MarketForce (YC S20), one of Africa’s leading B2B commerce platforms for informal retailers. Under his leadership, the company expanded across five African markets after raising over $40 million in venture funding, serving more than 270,000 merchants and connecting over 100 consumer brands to the continent’s retail economy. Tesh has been recognized among Forbes Africa 30 Under 30, Choiseul 100 Africa, Business Daily’s Top 40 Under 40 Men in Kenya, CIO Africa’s Top 45 Most Influential Men in Digital Transformation, and Top Charts Africa’s 100 Most Influential Business People.

Murugi Munyi

Award winning Content creator, Social media influencer, Entrepreneur & podcaster

Murugi Munyi is an award winning content creator, social media influencer, entrepreneur and podcaster passionate about sharing her experiences and perspectives as a woman, both online and in person. Her content explores a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to motherhood, marriage, fitness, career, beauty, fashion and sexual health. Through her work, Murugi seeks to inspire, encourage, entertain and educate her audience, creating meaningful conversations around the experiences that shape women’s lives. At the heart of everything she does is a commitment to empowering the next generation of women to take up space with confidence, embrace their individuality and create positive change in society.

Arnold Buoro

Founder, CampFire l Talent Strategist & Career Coach

Global Talent Acquisition Leader and Certified Career Coach with 10+ years of experience driving talent strategy, executive search, employer branding people business partnering and
DE&I. He has worked with startups, scale-ups, global technology companies, higher education institutions, venture-backed organizations, and a FTSE-listed agency across Africa, Europe, Latin America, India, and remote-first markets. Having led hiring for organizations including global fintechs, higher education institutions, and venture-backed companies, Arnold understands both the strategic and operational challenges of
attracting exceptional talent in competitive markets combining human-centered hiring with emerging technologies to help organizations build future-ready talent ecosystems rather than simply filling vacancies. As Founder of CampFire, he is building an AI-powered talent intelligence and career coaching platform that transforms skills into trusted hiring evidence.

Nicholas Kibathi

Founder of Pnut Studios and Supervising Editor at Moonbeam Productions

Nicholas Kibathi is the founder of Pnut Studios and Supervising Editor at Moonbeam Productions. A
Nairobi-based film editor and director, he shapes stories for television, film and brands, from the edit suite to the director’s chair. Since 2013 he has worked on productions for Netflix, Showmax, M-Net, NTV, K24 and KTN. His credits include Njoro wa Uba, which he edits and directs, Auntie Boss, Varshita, Baba Twins, County 49, Morning After, Family Vacation and the theatrical release Anam’s Wake. His work on Auntie Boss and Baba Twins earned two Kalasha Award nominations. Nicholas believes African stories are best told by people who know them from the inside. He founded Pnut Studios in early 2026 to create branded content, commercials and original short films that pair that local knowledge with AI-assisted production, with technology always in service of the story. Outside the edit suite, he is a keen cyclist on Nairobi’s roads.

Robert Muita

Top-rated Plus+ digital freelancer on Upwork, & digital freelancing consultant

Robert Muita, is a former Top-rated Plus+ digital freelancer on Upwork, turned digital freelancing consultant providing training, mentorship and job-market linkages interventions to individuals and organisations involved in digital freelancing.

With over a decade of experience working, and earning online Robert brings onboard a wealth of insights in the digital freelancing spectrum.

Silvia Mwangi

Career coach, leadership trainer, people builder, and LinkedIn Top Voice for Africa

Silvia Mwangi is a career coach, leadership trainer, people builder, and LinkedIn Top Voice for Africa, with 17 years of experience spanning corporate leadership, recruitment, program management, entrepreneurship, and people development. She is passionate about helping professionals recognize their value, build confidence, navigate career transitions, and strategically position themselves for success in the workplace and job market. Through her coaching, training, and content, Silvia engages professionals across industries and career stages, helping them move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to gaining clarity and taking intentional action.

Silvia is the Founder and CEO of Kuza Services Limited, an organization focused on developing African talent and supporting African professionals to grow and thrive in their careers. She also works with a Canadian nonprofit supporting Black entrepreneurs and businesses, contributing to programs and initiatives that create opportunities for entrepreneurs.

With an academic background spanning Business, Psychology, and an MBA, and professional experience across Kenya and Canada, Silvia brings a global perspective to career development, leadership, and people development.

Buyi Mafoko

Cultural strategist, academic and luxury consultant.

Buyi Mafoko is a cultural strategist, academic and luxury consultant. She co-founded Matte BLK almost two decades ago and currently serves as the Managing Director to the Johannesburg-based integrated marketing agency specialising in culturally resonant, insight-driven work for township, rural and broader African markets often overlooked by mainstream brands. This multi award-winning business leader has been recognised as South Africa’s National Woman in Business Champion and received the Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Marketing at London’s Global Women in Marketing Awards. She is also the founder and Chief Executive of Noble Luxury, a platform advancing African luxury through business intelligence, market access, sustainability, equity and cultural empowerment. She holds an MSc in Luxury Brand Marketing from the British School of Fashion, is currently pursuing her PhD, and hosts the Africa on Luxury podcast, where she engages leading tastemakers, academics, entrepreneurs and experts shaping the continent’s luxury and creative economy.

Kevin Tuei

Senior Cloud & Cybersecurity Consultant and Certified Educator

Kevin Tuei is a Senior Cloud & Cybersecurity Consultant and Certified Educator with 8+ years helping organizations migrate to the cloud and strengthen their security posture. He’s trained 1,500+ learners across cloud and cybersecurity, and holds certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Huawei, Cisco, and Atlassian, including AWS Security Specialty and HCIP Security. He serves as Coordinator for Open and Distance Learning at Tharaka University, Technical Mentor at Moringa School, and a Cybersecurity Facilitator at the Open University of Kenya.
Kevin leads the AWS AI/ML User Group Kenya, sits on the ISACA Kenya Chapter Education Committee, a member of the Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya and recently guided Kenya’s Cloud & AI Track team to Global Honours at the Huawei ICT Competition 2026 earning Presidential Recognition and an opportunity to address him at State House in Nairobi. He speaks regularly at events like AWS Community Day Kenya and the recent All Africa Leadership Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. Most recently, in his role as the Chair for Digitalization at Tharaka University, the organization won three awards at the Digital Transformation Public Sector Forum and Awards 2026 organized by the Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy in Mombasa, Kenya.  When he is not securing and transforming the world through technology, he loves latin dancing, travelling and reading personal development books.

Edna Karijo

Associate Director, eMobilis and Vice President, Internet Society of Kenya.

Ms. Edna Karijo is a Kenyan award-winning technologist who works at the intersection of technology education, digital policy, and the digital economy, driving inclusion and opportunities for young people in Kenya and East Africa. A champion for equity in tech, she has consistently used technology as a tool to unlock potential, especially for employment for youth and young women. Karijo is an Associate Director at eMobilis, a 16-year old award winning Digital and Technology Training Institution and hub in Kenya, where she leads transformative digital economy programmes that prepare young people for the future of work.

Karijo also serves as Vice President of the Internet Society of Kenya (ISOC) and the only female in the current Executive Committee leadership. ISOC Kenya is a Technical community of over 4,000 ICT Professionals that promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure and a force for good in society. A published author of She Leads-Lessons from Women Leaders, Karijo uses her voice to advocate for leadership, mentorship, and leveraging technology for social impact. Over the past year, her influence has been widely recognized. She was named by CIO Africa in the Top 45 most influential women in Digital Transformation 2025, was awarded by the Women on Boards Network 1 st runner-up STEM award 2025, she was honoured as a Her Network 2023 Woman of the Year, has been celebrated as a Presidential Digital Talent Programme best Mentor, and is an Alumna of the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) East Africa.
Karijo is driven by a deep belief that equipping young people especially those from disadvantaged communities with industry driven digital skills and tools, is the key to unlocking meaningful employment. Her mission is to advocate for their inclusion into digital and tech opportunities, bridging the digital divide and ensuring that no youth is left behind in Kenya’s digital transformation.

Simon Murimi

Workforce Development & Digital Transformation Leader

Simon Murimi is a Workforce Development and Digital Transformation Leader with over 15 years of experience leading large-scale skills development, workforce transformation and economic empowerment initiatives across government, the private sector, academia and development partnerships. His work sits at the intersection of workforce development, the digital economy and the future of work, with a focus on translating skills and competencies into workforce capability, economic opportunity and sustainable livelihoods. He has extensive experience developing workforce strategies, competency-based skilling systems, learning and career pathways, youth-in-work models and digital work ecosystems that connect people to meaningful work, entrepreneurship and
productivity. Simon is currently the Program Lead – Skills Development & Jobs Resources at the Ajira Digital Program, leading the development and implementation of the Ajira Digital Program 2.0 Workforce Development Strategy. His work is focused on transforming digital skills development into a integrated, competency-based workforce development system that builds demonstrable, work- ready capabilities and connects learning to pathways for work, entrepreneurship and productivity through the Competency-Based Skilling Model and Youth-in-Work Strategy. His broader work and thought leadership spans the future of work, digital labour markets, platform and gig work, AI and workforce transformation, digital entrepreneurship and inclusive digital economies. Simon is passionate about building inclusive, equitable and resilient societies by strengthening the
systems that enable people to participate meaningfully in the evolving world of work.

Catherine Otieno

Cybersecurity and GRC leader, trainer, and advocate.

Catherine Otieno is a Cybersecurity and GRC leader, trainer, and advocate. She currently serves as a Cybersecurity Analyst at the Central Bank of Kenya. She helps organizations and communities build resilient, well-governed security practices by translating technical risk into clear, actionable guidance for decision-makers. Catherine has spent over 8 years working across information security governance, risk management, and UNDSS-aligned field-safety training, delivering security programs to UN agencies, embassies, and international organizations including IOM, the World Bank, the Australian Embassy, and WFP. She was one of the lead developers of the Zero Contact Food Distribution app, a USSD-based contactless
relief distribution platform built by Tribus-TSG in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works initiative to support communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also contributed to Ajiry, a Mastercard Foundation-
backed youth employability program bridging young Kenyans into dignified work through training and empowerment. Recognized among Africa’s Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity in 2020 and 2025, Catherine also mentors young women entering the field through the SheHacks community, having guided 50+ mentees in cybersecurity career planning and technical skills development.

Brian Mwithi

Remote work specialist, career positioning expert, and recruiter

Brian is a remote work specialist, career positioning expert, and recruiter with over five years of experience, who has helped more than 2,100 professionals successfully transition into global opportunities. He works closely with individuals to identify their strengths, align them with the demands of the evolving digital job market, and refine how they present themselves, particularly on LinkedIn, to attract high-quality international employers. His approach is centered on creating clarity, enabling professionals to move beyond local limitations and position themselves competitively on a global stage. By leveraging AI-driven tools and modern job search strategies, Brian enhances professional visibility and equips his clients with a distinct competitive edge in a rapidly changing landscape. He is known for prioritizing authentic alignment over generic advice, building tailored positioning strategies that lead to meaningful opportunities, long-term career growth, and lasting professional relationships.

Amos Kimani

Founder, TausiApp | From Gospel Artist to Beauty-Tech Innovator

Amos Kimani is a visionary entrepreneur who transformed his passion for music into a revolutionary beauty-tech platform, TausiApp, changing the beauty landscape in Kenya and beyond. Born in Kahawa West, Nairobi, on May 18, 1991, Amos grew up surrounded by the vibrant energy of his neighborhood, fueled by a love for music and his mother's unwavering
support. Growing up in a modest household, Amos learned valuable lessons from his mother's resilience
and dedication at Gikomba Market, which laid the foundation for his own entrepreneurial spirit. He went on to join the acclaimed gospel group SOC, where he discovered his passion for music and the power of inspiring others — SOC became a household name, releasing popular hits and garnering awards. While on tour with SOC, the struggle to find reliable beauty service providers sparked the idea for TausiApp. Inspired by the ease of Uber, Amos founded TausiApp in 2019, leveraging
technology to connect clients with skilled beauticians. TausiApp now boasts over 32,000 clients and 6,000 service providers, transforming the beauty industry in Kenya by fostering a more
accessible, professional, and client-centered beauty industry, and empowering beauticians with tools, financial services, and opportunities to thrive.

Agnes Maina

HR Consultant, Global Recruiter, and Career Development Practitioner

Agnes Maina is an HR Consultant, Global Recruiter, and Career Development Practitioner with over five years of experience across human resources, recruitment, talent management, and people operations. She currently works as an HR Consultant with Corporate Staffing Services, supporting the Ajira Digital Program, where she brings hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR operations, and workforce development. As a recruiter and HR professional, Agnes offers a practical perspective on how talent is assessed, what makes professionals stand out to employers, and how African talent can better position itself for opportunities in an increasingly global and borderless labour market. She is passionate about digital employability, the future of work, and helping African professionals build the skills, confidence and professional presence needed to compete beyond traditional geographic boundaries. Through her career-development work, Agnes also supports professionals with CV development, LinkedIn optimisation, interview preparation and career coaching.

Tonio Kibz

Digital Media Creator, Broadcast host, Podcaster, and CEO of The Sandwich Podcast.

Tonio Kibz is a digital media creator, broadcast host, podcaster, and CEO of The Sandwich Podcast—
one of East Africa’s leading digital platforms. With a track record of driving youth culture, digital entertainment, and creative enterprise in East Africa, he specializes in building scalable media properties, navigating creator monetization, and transforming independent content into sustainable commercial ventures.

Andrew Ogango

Creative director & audio visual storyteller.

Hi, I’m Andrew Ogango. I’m the guy who will happily spend hours discussing lighting setups, visual framing, or finding the absolute best gear for a shoot. Although when it comes to titles some call me a creative, a photographer, a cinematographer, and an occasional musician, but officially, I’m a Nairobi based creative director and audio visual storyteller. I’m a huge tech enthusiast at heart, constantly exploring new software, emerging tools, and digital innovations to weave seamlessly into my production workflows. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of capturing everything from high energy events to brand campaigns and documentaries across Kenya. More than anything, I’m passionate about helping people tell stories from how they see the world by using photography, videography, and digital media as their mediums, while creating ways that their business side is able to build a legitimate, sustainable career in the creative industry.

Shiphrah Wairima

Digital Media Creator, Broadcast host, Podcaster, and CEO of The Sandwich Podcast.

Shiphrah Wairima is a Cybersecurity & Responsible AI leader, advocate, and featured speaker. She serves as President of the Kenya Chapter at the Global Council for Responsible AI and leads
WomenTech Kenya, championing responsible AI development and increased women participation in tech across Africa. Her mission is to empower people, organizations, and communities to navigate the digital world safely, ethically, and affordably. Shiphrah works with non-technical leaders, SMEs, institutions, and underrepresented communities, translating cybersecurity and AI into practical, accessible guidance. She has supported 500+ individuals into tech and freelancing careers, delivered numerous trainings and workshops on cybersecurity, AI ethics, and digital safety, and helped organizations implement budget-conscious security strategies. Her work focuses on human-centered cybersecurity, responsible AI governance, affordable cyber hygiene, and talent empowerment through mentorship and training.

Bobby Owuor

Kenyan filmmaker, writer, director, and lifestyle content creator

Bobby Owuor is a Kenyan filmmaker, writer, director, and lifestyle content creator known for his cinematic storytelling and distinctive creative style. With a passion for turning everyday moments into compelling stories, Bobby blends filmmaking, fashion, culture, and lifestyle to create content that feels both authentic and cinematic. His ambition is simple: to put Kenyan storytelling on the global stage and become one of Africa’s most influential creative voices.

Barrack Bukusi

Podcast Founder & Host

Over ten years’ experience and success as both an entrepreneur and intrapreneur at the intersection of media, entertainment, and technology. A curator of several media products and content, I am the curator of three podcasts featured in Spotify’s 2023 Breakout Creator Podcasts. I have worked with multiple stakeholders across the creative economy and leveraged content strategically to secure favorable returns on investment, drive impactful outcomes, increase product visibility, spearhead successful fundraising campaigns, facilitate sales conversions, and foster the development of engaged communities. I also co-founded and host the Financially Incorrect Podcast, one of the top financial podcasts in East Africa.

Register