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Get to Know the CEO: Introducing Karen Serem Waithaka
Get to Know the CEO: Introducing Karen Serem Waithaka

We are excited to announce that Karen Serem Waithaka has joined DOB Equity as our new CEO. Karen brings extensive experience from the financial and investment sectors, coupled with a strong commitment to driving sustainable impact in East Africa. In this special feature, we get to know more about Karen, her vision for DOB Equity, and her thoughts on leadership and sustainability. 

DOB Equity Welcomes New CEO - Karen Serem Waithaka
DOB Equity Welcomes New CEO - Karen Serem Waithaka

DOB Equity, a leading impact investment fund in East Africa, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Karen Serem Waithaka as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Karen brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector, spanning across Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Corporate Finance. She holds a Master’s Degree in finance, specializing in Funds Management, from the University of New South Wales and a BSc in Actuarial Science from Curtin University of Technology. Karen's extensive expertise and passion for impactful investing make her an invaluable addition to the DOB Equity team.

Karen’s impressive career includes significant roles in managing and growing financial portfolios having worked for Catalyst Fund, Global Partnerships, TBL Mirror Fund, Spark Fund among others. Her leadership and vision have consistently driven success in the organizations she has been part of.

At DOB Equity, Karen will lead the fund in its mission to create impact by investing in and supporting of local entrepreneurship, that drive changes in the food & agri, water and energy sector in East Africa.

DOB Equity Announces Leadership Transition
DOB Equity Announces Leadership Transition
Kenya-based digital training platform, Zydii, raises a pre-seed round to empower African businesses in upskilling their workforce.  
Kenya-based digital training platform, Zydii, raises a pre-seed round to empower African businesses in upskilling their workforce.  
Kenya-based financial technology provider Power Financial Wellness (Power) raises a $3M Seed Round to enable financial services for employees and gig workers across Sub-Saharan Africa 
Kenya-based financial technology provider Power Financial Wellness (Power) raises a $3M Seed Round to enable financial services for employees and gig workers across Sub-Saharan Africa 
Rwanda-based digital health insurer completes pre-seed funding round
Rwanda-based digital health insurer completes pre-seed funding round
Kenya-based healthtech startup offering affordable mobile-based healthcare receives funding to expand across Africa
Kenya-based healthtech startup offering affordable mobile-based healthcare receives funding to expand across Africa
Uganda-based fintech offering onboarding-as-a-service receives scale-up funding  
Uganda-based fintech offering onboarding-as-a-service receives scale-up funding  
Twiga Foods Named To Time’s List Of The 100 Most Influential Companies
Twiga Foods Named To Time’s List Of The 100 Most Influential Companies
Nairobi-based food distributor Kwanza Tukule secures funding from impact investors
Nairobi-based food distributor Kwanza Tukule secures funding from impact investors