Chepkemoi Magdaline

Chepkemoi Magdaline is a prominent figure in Kenya's technology and innovation sector. She is the founder and executive director of EldoHub, a technology and innovation hub.2 Magdaline served as the Chairperson of the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs (ACIH) in Kenya for a two-year term, which ended in February 2024.35

Some key points about Chepkemoi Magdaline:

1. She was elected as ACIH Chairperson in January 2022 for a two-year term.56
2. Magdaline is recognized as one of the 20 Faces of Science in Kenya.2
3. She is a 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow.24
4. Magdaline participated in the 2019 Techwomen program.4
5. She has been involved in signing important partnerships, such as the MOU between AfriLabs and ACIH to support grassroots innovation hubs.1

Chepkemoi Magdaline is known for her work in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology development, particularly in rural and second-tier towns of Kenya.1 Her leadership has been instrumental in promoting activities and programs of member hubs and supporting their vision of building impactful sustainable businesses outside of Nairobi.1