Kenneth "Ken" Njoroge is a prominent Kenyan technology entrepreneur, investor, and business leader, widely recognized for his foundational role in shaping the African fintech landscape. He is best known as the co-founder and former Group Chief Executive Officer of Cellulant, a leading pan-African digital payments company. Born in the mid-1970s, Njoroge’s career trajectory is characterized by an early entry into the technology sector and a sustained commitment to digital innovation in Africa. His academic background reflects a transition from traditional professional studies to information technology. He initially pursued a degree in pharmacy at the University of Nairobi but, driven by a burgeoning passion for computing, eventually withdrew to focus on technology. He subsequently graduated from Strathmore University with a degree in Information Systems Management. Njoroge’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1998 when, at the age of 23, he co-founded 3Mice Interactive Media, one of East Africa’s first web development and digital services companies. Under his leadership, the firm grew into a respected regional digital agency before being acquired by Africa Online in 2000, marking Njoroge’s first major entrepreneurial exit. This early success provided the foundation for his deeper involvement in the regional tech ecosystem. In 2003, Njoroge co-founded Cellulant alongside Nigerian partner Mobolaji Akinboro. The business originated from an idea sketched on a napkin during a meeting, with an initial focus on providing mobile content services, such as music ringtones, which helped musicians monetize their work during the early mobile boom. Under Njoroge’s tenure as Group CEO, Cellulant successfully pivoted to digital payments as mobile banking gained traction across the continent. This strategic shift transformed the company into a critical infrastructure provider for banks, mobile network operators, and merchants across over 35 African markets. A significant milestone in the company's trajectory occurred in 2018 when it secured a US$47.5 million Series C investment led by The Rise Fund, at the time one of the largest fintech growth capital raises in Africa. Njoroge stepped down from his role as Group CEO of Cellulant in June 2021, following nearly two decades at the helm. His departure was part of a planned transition to allow him to focus on family and spend more time mentoring the next generation of African entrepreneurs. Following his exit from executive operations, he has remained active in the ecosystem, notably serving as Board Chairman for the fintech firm MarketForce and providing coaching and investment to various startups. Throughout his career, Njoroge has been recognized as a "mobile commerce evangelist," noted for his advocacy for Africa’s potential to build globally competitive technology solutions. He has received numerous accolades for his leadership, including the EY Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2018) and recognition by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. His legacy is defined by his role in building essential payment rails that have bridged gaps in financial inclusion across Africa, transforming Cellulant from a small startup into a pillar of the continent's digital economy.