Jamila Abbas

Jamila Abbas
Born1984 (age 40–41)[1]
Kenya
NationalityKenyan
CitizenshipKenyan
Alma materStrathmore University
(Bachelor of Science)
OccupationComputer Scientist & Business Executive
Years active2009 — present
Known forLeadership
TitleFounder & COO of [2] MFarm Kenya Limited

Jamila Abbas, is a computer scientist, software engineer, businesswoman and entrepreneur in Kenya.[3] She is the co-founder and chief executive officer of MFarm Kenya Limited, an internet-based organisation that helps farmers find the best farm implements, seeds, access to weather reports and market information.[4] She co-founded M-Farm in 2010.[3]

Background and education

Jamila was born in Kenya and attended local schools for her pre-university education. She attended Strathmore University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Software engineering.[5]

Career

Following her graduation from Strathmore University, Jamila was hired by Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). She also became member at iHub, a technology community, where techies gather to exchange ideas. There, she was reconnected with Susan Oguya, a friend from university. In September 2010, Jamila and Susan decided to actively do something about the plight of Kenyan small-scale farmers, using technology.[5]

The two women, also joined AkiraChix, another forum for women with interest in information technology. There, they met three other Strathmore University students, Linda Omwenga, Lillian Nduati, and Catherine Kiguru. The five of them decided to enter IPO48, a software development competition. The event, involved 100 contestants, organised in seventeen teams. The objective was to develop a computer application, which can be turned into a marketable business, all within 48 hours.[5]

The competition was organized by HumanIPO, from Estonia. In November 2011, the five women won the competition, with their M-Farm application, that connects farmers with agro-suppliers, cooperatives and enables them to access current market prices for their produce in a timely manner. The five ladies also won the top prize of KSh1 million (approx. US$10,000).[5]

The group used their prize money to incorporate M-Farm Kenya Limited, with Jamila Abbas as CEO, Susan Oguya as COO. Linda Omwenga and Catherine Kiguru were marketing officers and Lillian Nduati was the public relations officers.[5]

Other considerations

Abbas concurrently serves as the country director of [6] New Vision Foundation, a Minneapolis-based non-profit organization.[4]

See also

References

Wikiquote has quotations related to Jamila Abbas.
  1. ^ Solon, Olivia (21 June 2013). "MFarm empowers Kenya's farmers with price transparency and market access". London: Wired Magazine UK. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Home". mfarm.co.ke. Archived from the original on 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  3. ^ a b AGRA News (24 May 2018). "Jamila Abass: The queen of African Agritech Industry". Westlands, Nairobi: Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). Archived from the original on 8 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  4. ^ a b NVO (5 February 2017). "Jamila Abbas, tech entrepreneur, to direct New Vision Foundation". New Vision Organization (NVO). Archived from the original on 26 August 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e Makeni, John (7 January 2011). "Girls who created social network for farmers". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Home". nu-viz.org.

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