Rahab is a constantly evolving Tech enthusiast with over 10 years of experience in among others; fintech, digital transformation, IT strategy, Strategic and agile IT project management, IT governance and IT Security. Rahab is passionate about pioneering and growing IT departments as well as mentoring women in the technology space.

She worked at Tala as the IT Manager for Kenya and providing remote support for the business and staff in Mexico, Philippines and India. Rahab began the IT department and did everything from growing and managing a top-tier KE IT Support team; to negotiating and partnering with local vendors on core services like internet, telephony, and power; to rollout and maintenance of a global IT Helpdesk, networking systems, and a global auto-dialer.

Rahab has built and scaled the IT departments for Sidai Africa Limited (A social enterprise serving BOP farmers and agrovet owners), 4G Capital (formerly AFB Smart-Cash) and Jumo Kenya Limited (Formerly AFB Mobile) Rahab has extensive experience setting up IT operations, processes and systems that are resilient, scalable and secure.

Rahab has a degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from Kenyatta University (KU) as well as a master’s degree in business administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from the University of Nairobi (UoN). Rahab is looking forward to this new chapter to grow and strengthen the technology stack, systems and processes at FSD Africa.