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Fredrick Kiio

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Associate Director - Agribusiness at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

Kenya

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Mike MbariunlockedFredrick: together at Safaricom PLC (2011–2012)
×2Fredrick: together at Strathmore Business School (SBS)
×9Fredrick: together at University of Nairobi

About

Fredrick Kiio is Associate Director of Agribusiness at the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), where he leads program managers across several fragile African countries to support commercial agribusinesses in scaling. He has approximately 18 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, including work on Safaricom's AgriTech business, enterprise business solutions, and business models for M-PESA and data services. Over the past five years he has focused on AgriTech innovation and agribusiness value chain development, with competencies in business strategy, business development, and performance management.

Experience

  1. AECFAssociate Director- Agribusinesscurrent2025 — presentKenya
  2. AECFHead of Programs- Agribusinesscurrent2024 — presentNairobi
  3. Safaricom PLCDigiFam Oprations Lead2020 — 2024Kenya
  4. Safaricom PLCHead of Department: M-Agri Business2018 — 2020Nairobi, Kenya
  5. Safaricom PLCHead of department: Enterprise Commercial Operations & Segments2006 — 2018
  6. Safaricom PLCHead of the department: Enterprise Commercial Operations2013 — 2015
  7. Safaricom PLCSenior Manager: Data | Enterprise Planning & Pricing2009 — 2013
  8. Safaricom PLCPrincipal Data Analyst2008 — 2009
  9. Kodak KenyaSenior Business Analyst2003 — 2006

Skills & more

Strategy1Analytical Skills2Team Leadership1LeadershipManagement1Team ManagementBudget Control1TelecommunicationsCustomer ServiceProject PlanningProject ManagementSales Management
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  • Certified Public Accountant — ICPAK

From Fredrick's professional profile.

Colleagues at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

Ada Osakwe
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Adidjatou Hassan
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Colin Campbell
Partner at Zouk Capital
Daphine Kemunto-Korir
Head of Legal and Company Secretary at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
David Governey
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Dr. Ernest Poku
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Enock Chikava
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Frank N. J. Braeken
Board Chair at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Fredrick Kiio?
Fredrick Kiio is Associate Director of Agribusiness at the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), where he leads program managers across several fragile African countries to support commercial agribusinesses in scaling. He has approximately 18 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, including work on Safaricom's AgriTech business, enterprise business solutions, and business models for M-PESA and data services. Over the past five years he has focused on AgriTech innovation and agribusiness value chain development, with competencies in business strategy, business development, and performance management.
Where does Fredrick Kiio work?
Fredrick Kiio is Associate Director - Agribusiness at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF).
Where did Fredrick Kiio go to school?
Fredrick Kiio studied at Strathmore Business School (SBS) (Master's degree, Agricultural Business and Management); University of Nairobi (Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting).

Same school

Also attended Strathmore Business School (SBS)10

Ciku MugambiInvestment Director at DOB EquityCeasar NyagahGeneral Partner at Chui VenturesBarbara LunaniAg. Deputy Director, Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization at Kenya Development CorporationConnie NekesaSenior Accountant at GrowthAfricaImmanuel MomanyiAdvisory Lead at Villgro AfricaSamuel Edem-MaitumDirector Credit at Uganda Development Bank

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Also attended University of Nairobi42

Ciku MugambiInvestment Director at DOB EquityNathan CheruiyotInvestment Associate at DOB EquityUtari WanjohiInvestment Principal at E3 CapitalSuki MuiaDirector at ARCH Emerging Markets PartnersJoseph IndangasiSenior Portfolio Manager at AHL Venture PartnersPauline AmbalaPARTNERSHIPS MANAGER AFRICA at Seedstars

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Shared employers

Also worked at Safaricom PLC7

Mike MbariPrincipal, Africa at The Draper Richards Kaplan FoundationOry OkollohPartner at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Trudy NatabonaCommunications Lead at GrowthAfricaFrederik BangsgaardInvestment Associate at NextGen VenturesDerrick MungaiFounder at TendoPhelix JumaFounder at Sanifu

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