Meet Our Team

A diverse team of developers, researchers, and innovators from Jomo Kenyatta University building Africa's open data future. We're passionate about making African data accessible to researchers and innovators across the continent.

The AfriData Team

Dr. Lawrence Nderu

Principal Investigator, Founder - JHUB Africa

JHUB Africa - JKUAT

Leading researcher and founder of JHUB Africa, providing strategic guidance and academic oversight for AfriData Commons.

Felix Ombongi Ongaro

Team Lead, Backend Developer

School of Computing & Information Technology

Computer Science student at JKUAT passionate about African data accessibility and leading the technical development of the platform.

IRKE KONZOLO

Frontend Developer

School of Computing & Information Technology

UI/UX focused developer creating intuitive and responsive interfaces for seamless data discovery and collaboration.

Joseph Kirika

Full Stack Developer

School of Computing & Information Technology

Versatile developer working across the entire technology stack to build robust and scalable data-sharing solutions.

Gem Maker

Cybersecurity Specialist & Frontend Developer

School of Computing & Information Technology

Security-focused developer ensuring data protection and creating secure, user-friendly interfaces for the platform.

Our Culture

We foster an environment where innovation thrives and every voice is heard

Innovation First

We encourage creative thinking and bold ideas that push boundaries.

Diverse & Inclusive

Our strength comes from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Growth Mindset

Continuous learning and improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Impact Driven

We measure success by the positive impact we create in Africa.

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