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Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Climatology, Meteorology
Fisheries, Aquaculture
Marine and Coastal Engineering
Marine Biotechnology, Marine Products
Research Support Services
Activities
Co-founder and Director Sote Hub.
Sote Hub is one of the leading Entrepreneur Support Organisations in the Eastern African region and a strong voice in the Blue Economy, Climate. Working in both Kenya and Tanzania, Sote Hub’s mission is to grow a viable pipeline of start-ups into industry leaders. Over the years, the blue incubator has worked with and supported over 800 entrepreneurs from ideation to market, and linkage to finance.
David is a board member at Afrilabs and the Africa Federation of Business Angel Networks.
Ecosystem Roles:
1) Board member @ Afrilabs representing Eastern Africa 2024/2025
2) Board member @ African Federation of Business Angel Networks (AFBAN) representing Eastern Africa- 2024/2025
3) Advisor to the President Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2024/2026
4) Founding Chair, the Association of Countrywide Innovations Hubs in Kenya (ACIH), a network of all hubs in Kenya (2019-2021)
5) Board of Advisors ACIH- 2024 onwards
Provided leadership in the formulation of Kenya’s Start-up Bill working in coalition with the Association of Start-ups and Ecosystem Support Enablers in Kenya and Kenya Innovation Agency, that birthed Kenya Start-up Bill that aims to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, create employment and contribute to the socio-economic development of Kenya.
Venture Capital | Blue Economy | Startups | Program Development | Strategic Thinking| Business Insights| Civic engagement | Oceans | Jobs | Leadership | Youth Employment | WomeninTech |Impacts |Social Entrepreneurship
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David Ogiga is a highly respected ecosystem leader and visionary in entrepreneurship development across Eastern Africa. His work demonstrates a deep commitment to building sustainable startup ecosystems, advancing the Blue Economy, and empowering youth and women through innovation and enterprise. With extensive experience in venture development, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships, he continues to shape the regional innovation landscape and influence key policy reforms that drive inclusive growth.