Building a digital service culture
Our values
The future is inevitably digital but this needn’t be overwhelming. The sooner we embrace this, the more efficient we can be and the faster we will progress.
At Akieni, we are strong advocates of this digital future. We work directly with local teams that are committed to driving change in the region and building the next generation of government and institutional services.
We provide flexible technology platforms and end to end solution design that empower a diverse range of clients to fully embrace our shared digital future.
Government, institutions, businesses and the citizens that they all serve are part of a wider ecosystem. At Akieni, we partner, consult and collaborate across this ecosystem to bring together all the relevant players to build complete solutions that create a step change in the way digital services are designed, deployed and delivered.
Social and environmental responsibility
Integrity and transparency
Being customer-focused
Diversity and inclusion
Our commitment
Invest in human capital
Akieni is committed to becoming a central enabler for the creation of a strong digital economy in our region.
Deliver transformation through collaboration
We engage with all players in the sector to create an ecosystem for digital public goods and digital skills.
To deliver lasting change we invest in developing the skills and capacity of the people on the ground who deliver vital public services.
Play a central role in development
Building on progress
Governments and regional / international development finance institutions are already pushing heavily to plug gaps in service delivery with large scale investments in infrastructure.
We work along side and in collaboration with existing development plans and digital transformation strategies to augment, catalyse and support progress.
A continent coming online.
Today, 473 million Africans are online. An additional 300 million are expected to join them by 2025. Despite the rising number of users, the internet penetration rate stood at around 43 percent in 2021, below a global average of 66 percent.
We believe surpassing this number, by accelerating internet access, mobile coverage and the adoption of digital services, is crucial to Africa's future growth.
A mobile-first economy
Mobile phone ownership
Meet the Team
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Frédéric NZE
Founder and General Director
Before founding Akieni, Frédéric spent his career in data science working for American Express, GE Capital and Barclays Bank. He has founded and led a number of successful FinTech businesses globally, including a Risk/Data Analytics boutique – Euristix – which was sold to Capita.
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Joelly MOUNDOSSO ITOUA
Deputy General Director - Marketing and Business Development
Joelly joined AKIENI in September 2023, thanks to the merger of his company SETECHTRA, which specialized in digital services, and YAO CORP. Prior to becoming a business leader with around fifteen years of experience, he held various consulting positions managing PMO and AMOA projects. -
Subhash DESAI
Director of Business Intelligence and Solution Architecture
Subhash is a leader with unrivalled experience in developing progressive enterprise solutions and delivering complex transformation projects for large institutions across a range of diverse and developing economies.
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Urgecy MOUNKASSA
Head of Project Governance Department
After holding positions as a Telecommunications Engineer, Urgecy’s applied his diverse experience and skill set to become a Project Director, guiding his clients through transformational change. Before joining AKIENI, he served as a Transversal Project Manager, deploying the operational implementation of data and digital transformation projects aligned with the organisation’s strategy.
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Auriane ELION
Senior Business Analyst and HR Manager
A graduate in Human Resources, Auriane is an alumni member of the University of Maine in France. Passionate about new technology, after 7 years of experience as an HR Manager, she obtained certification in Project Management at Cnam in Paris. Driven by a desire to be an active part of the digital transition, Auriane joins the Akieni team with the motto: to support, advise, train, and be a technical-functional support for our clients.
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Joaquim SERAFIM
Director of Technologies and Development
Joaquim brings over 25 years of professional experience in the field of information technology, specialising in cloud computing, information management, and software design. He has demonstrated expertise in leading and building teams for large-scale application development and operations.
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Orphée DITA-NTSIONA
Project Manager
Orphée has over 10 years of experience as a project management consultant, technology consultant, and senior IT auditor. He holds extensive experience as a project manager, organizational change management consultant, organizational process analyst, and in technical implementation.
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Marcel MBIKAYI
Architecture Solutions Manager & Senior Business Analyst
With over 9 years of experience as a Project Manager and Business Analyst, Marcel has gained solid expertise in managing complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. He has also developed problem-solving skills that allow him to work effectively with local and international stakeholders.
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Sarah ATIPO
Marketing, Communication and Business Development Manager
Sarah's skills stem from her academic focus on business management and international commerce. With over 6 years experience working with renowned companies across various sectors, she has significantly contributed to these organisations’ success through her expertise and commitment to customer service.
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