Who is Isaya Yunge? The Tanzanian tech entrepreneur who won Charlene Ruto's heart
Tanzanian tech entrepreneur Isaya Yunge, known for founding SomaApps Technologies, has gained public attention following his engagement to Charlene Ruto, daughter of Kenya's President. Yunge is recognized for his work in developing digital solutions for African students and AI-driven data tools.
Why it matters
The intersection of high-profile political figures and tech entrepreneurs highlights the growing influence of the African startup ecosystem in regional social and political spheres.
President William Ruto's daughter Charlene Ruto's traditional engagement to Tanzanian technology entrepreneur Isaya Yunge has thrust the spotlight on the innovator behind a career built on technology, entrepreneurship and digital solutions for young Africans.
Yunge, the man at the centre of Charlene Ruto's Koito ceremony, is the co-founder and chief executive of SomaApps Technologies, the company behind SomaApp, a mobile platform that connects African students with scholarship opportunities.
According to multiple reports gathered by The Star, his technology journey was shaped by an ambition to use digital tools to solve problems affecting young people.
SomaApp was developed after Yunge and his team identified a problem: many local and international scholarships go unclaimed because potential beneficiaries do not know they exist.
The platform seeks to bridge that gap by bringing scholarship opportunities together and matching students with opportunities for which they may qualify.
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