Mark Kaigwa

Influential Blogger & Strategist

Speciality:
Technology, Moderators and MC's,

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At the forefront of Africa’s digital revolution is Mark Kaigwa. He founded Nendo, a strategy and storytelling consultancy that has worked in 13 African countries to equip leaders and teams with insights into the nuances of the African internet.

Mark co-founded two of the most influential blogs in Africa including AfricanDigitalArt, an award-winning online showcase for African digital art and design. The second, Afrinnovator, is the leading East African technology and innovation journal.

Mark has done everything from launching mobile pilots in Sierra Leone to directing films in Uganda, to creating an award-winning video game in Kenya.

He is a writer and professional speaker on technology, innovation and new media in Africa having spoken in over 20 countries around the world. Mark is the Ambassador of the Sandbox Network in Africa – the world’s leading global network of innovators under 30.

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Recognition:

Forbes, 30 under 30, Best Young Entrepreneurs in Africa, 2013.
Fellow, Africa Leadership Network, 2011
Fellow, Sinapis Group, 2011
New Media Fellow, International Reporting Project, Johns Hopkins University, 2013

Testimonials for Professional Speaking

Mark brought a great energy to the start of our meeting and being a local he was a huge success in our attendees eyes at the inaugural Africa CACS conference.

Ann Marie Bray, Global Markets Program Manager, ISACA

Mark Kaigwa successfully incorporated real African and world experiences into our training. That really brought it to life and made it very memorable to our organisation.

Diana Ngaira, Communications & Knowledge Manager, Practical Action East Africa

Mark Kaigwa was well prepared and very engaging and very sociable. I gained a lot of further insights from the time spent in his sessions.

KAS Media Africa participant.