Robert Karanja

Over the past 25 years, Robert Karanja has worked at the intersection of
private sector, international institutions, non-profit organisations and
Government in the areas of responsible business leadership, sustainable
development, philanthropy and digital public infrastructure across the African
continent.

An innovative leader in the fields of digital transformation and digital public
infrastructure, he has played key roles in developing several multi-stakeholder
initiatives and global standards that have strengthened African led innovation
in digital public infrastructure. He is currently leading innovative work across
the African continent in Digital Identity, Data Privacy, Inclusive and Instant
Payment Systems, Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Protection.

Robert holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Moi University and a
BCom in Entrepreneurship from the University of Northern British Columbia. In
his spare time Robert is an avid golfer, ice hockey fan, and loves spending time
with his sons.