From left to right: Maxwell Onjoro – Head Of Engineering – Turaco, Donald Liyayi – Project / Product Manager – Riverbank Solutions and Gabriel Saka – Creative Thinker – On The Table Africa.
In 2020, before the world paused for a pandemic, the idea of building a tech community sparked in a conversation with two friends. It was a vision born from shared experiences and the belief that mentorship and opportunity can transform lives.
Maxwell Onjoro, a brilliant software engineer, showed up at Riverbank Solutions with nothing but a POS receipt and a determination to prove himself. After a trial unlike any other, Maxi’s talent shone. He grew into a Senior Engineer, crafting software solutions for KCB Bank, County Revenue Collection, and the Government of Kenya. Today, he’s helping Turaco bring insurance to low-income earners—proof that unconventional beginnings can lead to extraordinary journeys.
Then there’s Donald Liyayi, a pharmacist who dared to dream bigger. Growing up together in Eastlands Nairobi, I never imagined he’d pivot to tech. But he did. After enrolling at Nairobi Technical University, Donald discovered a passion for back-end and front-end development. With persistence and a knack for learning, he became a QA Engineer at Riverbank Solutions, mastering the payment and financial industry.
It started with a pencil. I was a freehand artist, known for my sketches, and torn between becoming a chef or pursuing design. A chance at Nairobits Digital Design School changed everything. From animation and graphic design to front-end development, I settled into tech while helping a struggling colleague with HTML and CSS. One thing led to another, and I found myself blending creativity with technology, shaping user experiences in the Financial, Payment, Farming and EdTech sectors.
These stories are personal, but they aren’t unique. They represent the power of mentorship, apprenticeship, and the community that believed in us. At On The Table Africa, we want to rekindle this spirit—the one that nurtures talent, builds confidence, and creates opportunities for growth.
We believe great talent builds top companies. By fostering a space for mentorship and connection, we aim to develop Africa’s tech leaders who will shape the future of our industries.
Join us on this journey. Together, we’ll build a community where people grow, thrive, and change the world—one story, one opportunity, one connection at a time.
This is On The Table Africa. Let’s shape the future together.
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