About Us
WatsupAfrica Networks
WatsupAfrica Networks intends to bring high-quality fibre and wireless connectivity to approximately 1 million end users.
We are developing the primary wholesale telecoms network in cities and beyond – comprising of metro fibre networks, a unique fibre backhaul network, one of the newest and most innovative licensed wireless networks in Africa, as well as regional co-locations centres.
Our open access, high capacity fibre and wireless networks make it easier and more cost-effective for our customers, operators, service providers, to deliver and support world-class broadband services to homes and businesses across Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa and Beyond.
Our company is driven by a multidisciplinary core team, having an average of over 20 years of experience each, with deep expertise in technical, legal, and regulatory aspects of network planning, design, and deployment.
Our team comprises a core unit of Telcom Network and equipment engineers supported by managerial, entrepreneurial, corporate finance and legal teams with vast experience in the networking equipment and fiber optic industry in Africa.
The team experience ranges from telecommunication, digital and smart infrastructure, business cases and financial modeling, and go-to-market strategies within the telco and infrastructure space. Conceptualizing and implementing innovative new business models like “capacity/infrastructure as a service” has been our approach.
Several of our team members have been part of building and strategizing the mobile/fixed broadband industry itself – from developing and launching the first broadband networks in Africa.
We are Africa Ready, Africa Competent.
Our Team
Conrad Kung’u
CEO
Strategy, Finance, Business Intelligence and New Business Development in the Telecommunications industry.
Certified PPP Professional (CP3P) Masters of Science (MSc) Engineering Project Management. WatsupAfrica Limited Founder.
Bachelor or Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic and Communications Engineering
18 years Telecommunication, Project Management, PPP structuring
Ex-KCOM Group; Ex-Erisscon; Ex-Huawei
Geoffrey Kirumba
CTO
Telecoms Projects Delivery Professional experienced in site build implementation services.
Accountable for planning and managing the rollout of deployment activities for whole or part of a customer project, ensuring the project is delivered in scope of contractual obligations and within forecasted costs, time, and quality.
Fttx Specialist and Planner. Jeosatt Solutions Founder
21 years’ Experience
Ex-Ericsson Sub Saharan Africa; Safaricom
Cosmas Mutuku
CBO
Electrical & Electronics Engineering professional practicing in Information & Communications Technology and Energy Industries. Experienced in Business development, Bid Management, Sales, Solution Management, Contract Fulfillment and Post sales areas.
Energy and Telecom Professional. Network Management and Operations.
25 years’ Experience
Ex-Erisscon Sub Saharan Africa
Winnie Mwangangi
Environment Health and Safety (ESH)
A skilled Environmental Studies graduate with three years’ experience in Project Management, Nine years’ experience in Health and safety in Fiber optics solutions (FTTx) Roll out and maintenance Projects, Customer Connections and support, Safaricom BTS sites maintenance for Safaricom and American Tower (ATC) and Built to suit sites.
Extensive skills and knowledge in matters including FTTx network planning, OFC deployment (laying and installation) report preparation i.e. Risk Treatment Plan as well as Interface project management with Right of Way, OHS, and Procurement & Accounts to ensure Timely & Quality delivery of Project.
Well versed with South Africa NOSA vetting process in line with Safaricom’s and Vodafone’s standard and Joint Kplc safaricom project in working to close proximity to OHPLs for third party Partners.
Andrew Gachanja, CFA
Corporate Development
A leading CFA consultant – providing economic, financial advisory for investment projects ranging from feasibility studies to business plans/structuring/due diligence. The projects entail economic, public financing, financial structuring and analysis, documentation.
18 years’ experience
Ex-UAP (Old Mutual Group); Ex- Britam; Ex-Centrum; Ex-Banc of America
Njomo Kamau
Advocate & Company Secretary
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya practicing commercial and corporate law in a reputable law firm and as an in-house counsel for established telecommunications service companies.
Practicing company secretary with 17 years’ experience providing corporate secretarial and regulatory advice and services to corporate Boards and Committees.
21 years’ experience
Ex-Airtel Networks Kenya Limited
Felistas Njeri
Ian Kasyoki
COO
Electronic Communication Engineer with a flair for management and operations of telecommunication service provision and data management
Internet Services and Data Centre Services Management
10 years’ experience
Ex-Jamii Telkom
Syokinet Founder
Edwin Kamunde
Operations & Key Account Manager
Sales and IT Leader delivering SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Networking and Cloud Solutions, and spearheading cross-functional teams in the deployment of enterprise-wide IT projects,
Internet Services and Data Centre Operations, Services and Maintenance.
12 years’ experience
Ex-Liquid Telcom; Ex-Telkom Kenya
Mwai Muigai
Advisory & Growth Strategy
Experience in the Telecom & IT sector with career orientation extensively in the professional and advisory services sector;
Significant experience in professional and advisory services such as corporate recovery, corporate finance and risk management
18 years’ experience
Francis Omollo
Cyber Security & Key Accounts
Highly effective Account Manager with in selling end to end ICT solutions by analyzing business needs within a target market. I consistently identify and pursue sales opportunities and leads which come from actively prospecting, referrals and solution-selling to existing and new portfolio of clients.
Internet Exchange Professional
12 years’ experience
Ex-Liquid Telecom; Ex- Telkom Kenya; Ex-Internet Solutions; Ex- Orange; Ex- Access
