About
Computer Science student, product builder, and hackathon winner based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Background
I study Computer Science at CUEA in Nairobi. I design and build products end to end, and I'm working toward machine learning engineering.
In February 2026 my team won the Red, White & Build US–Kenya Hackathon with SmartChama.
I'm the main founder of Saka, a marketplace for finding local tradespeople in Nairobi, and I build websites for clients.
I'm also on the team at NeuroGrowth Tech, an AI engineering studio in Nairobi, where I led the full website upgrade.
Education
BSc Computer Science
Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)
- 2025–2028
- 2028
Skills
Grouped by how much I have actually used each tool.
Shipped with
Technologies used in production applications shipped to real clients and users.
TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js (App Router), React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Solidity, Vercel, Zustand, TanStack Query
Used in coursework and experiments
Tools and languages applied in university coursework at CUEA, hackathon prototypes, and systems experiments.
Python, Java, C, C++, FastAPI, Web3, Git & GitHub, Docker, REST APIs
Currently learning
Areas of active study focusing on machine learning engineering and mathematical foundations.
PyTorch, Machine Learning Systems, Applied Mathematics for ML, Model Optimization
Hackathons
2026
Red, White & Build US–Kenya Hackathon (AI & Tech)
First place with SmartChama at the U.S. Embassy Kenya AI & Tech hackathon.
- U.S. Embassy Kenya
- $1,000
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Lenny Kidavi, Rachael, Shilla, Nanjoli
Certificate of Achievement — Red, White & Build Hackathon Winner 2026
Beorchild Hackathon
Second place finish with SmartChama at the online Beorchild hackathon.
- Beorchild
- Online
- Lenny Kidavi, Rachael, Shilla
Red, White & Build
The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.
What's next
I'm finishing my degree at CUEA and moving toward machine learning engineering. I'm available for freelance projects and internships.