Billy Okeyo
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Innova’s Conrad Akunga Awarded at the 2016 Business Daily Top 40 Under 40

Innova’s Conrad Akunga Awarded at the 2016 Business Daily Top 40 Under 40

Innova Limited takes great pride in announcing that Conrad Akunga, our esteemed Co-Founder and Director of Research & Product Development, has been honored at the 2016 Business Daily Top 40 Under 40 awards ceremony. The event, held at the Kempinski Villa Rosa Nairobi, recognized Conrad’s outstanding contributions and leadership in the field.

Conrad Akunga, aged 36, has demonstrated exceptional talent and expertise throughout his career.

Notably, in 2010, Conrad led a team from Virtual City, a company he was associated with at the time, to a remarkable victory in the Nokia Growth Economy Venture Challenge. This achievement catapulted Conrad onto the international stage, showcasing his capabilities in driving innovation and entrepreneurship.

In the same year, Conrad, together with his business partner Vincent Ntalami, embarked on a new venture by co-founding Innova. As a software company, Innova provides cutting-edge solutions and tools tailored for banks, investment firms, and capital markets. Since its inception, Innova has expanded its reach beyond Kenya and successfully delivered software solutions in Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania.

Conrad’s expertise and contributions have been widely recognized in the industry. Notably, he has been honored with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for an impressive 11 consecutive years, underscoring his consistent commitment to excellence and his significant contributions to the technology field.

We are immensely proud of Conrad Akunga’s achievements and the recognition he has received as part of Kenya’s Top 40 Under 40.

We are immensely proud of Conrad Akunga’s achievements and the recognition he has received as part of Kenya’s Top 40 Under 40. His dedication, leadership, and innovative mindset have been instrumental in driving Innova’s success and shaping the technological landscape in the financial industry. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Conrad and look forward to his continued contributions and accomplishments in the years to come.