RhinoFA Group Limited redefines operational excellence in engineering and technology

RHINOFA Group, an acronym for Rejuvenate Help Inspire Nurture Our Faith and Abilities, comprises two core entities: RhinTech and AfriQA. Our overarching mission is to establish a sustainable ecosystem that fosters innovation and drives economic growth in Africa.

We are committed to advancing cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the realm of quantum computing, to inspire governmental investment in research and development. By creating an environment conducive to nurturing creativity, initiative, and innovation, we aim to propel Africa forward into a future defined by progress and prosperity.

Headquartered in Kenya, we operate across Africa, Asia and Middle East. Our System supports industry leaders and society at large to achieve operational excellence at scale.

Our team combines AI and engineering experts from world-leading manufacturers, tech companies, and universities. We understand the hurdles and needs in manufacturing and technology industries—from aviation, transportation to healthcare and construction, and use our best-in-class software tools to break through the barriers of existing solutions.

Company Management

Striving towards operational excellence

  • Kigen Askenas Tum

    CEO AND FOUNDER

  • George, MBA

    COO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    George has a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and financial services industry, with a focus on digital payments and financial inclusion. With senior managerial roles in companies like Safaricom PLC, Pesa Point Kenya, and Flashcom Limited, George has excelled in business development, sales, marketing, and event management. With a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nairobi, George is dedicated to driving strategic initiatives that make a positive impact on society.

  • Dr. Sajid, PhD

    CHIEF RESEARCH SCIENTIST AND SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR

    IBM certified data scientist with 8 years university level teaching experience and having a strong background in data science, data analysis, machine learning, deep learning, Artificial Intelligence, and healthcare.

    Skilled in Python, R, SQL, and big data technologies such Apache Spark.

    Published 25 impact factor journal papers, 6 conference proceedings and 2 book chapters.

    Works on funded Research projects, related to Machine Learning, Deep Learning, AI, Data Science, Healthcare and Climate Change.

  • Dr. Armielle, PhD

    EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

    Member of the Mediatron Laboratory

    Fields of Expertise are recommender systems, sentiment analysis, artificial intelligence, services discovery/exposure, big data analysis, cloud computing, virtualization, service-oriented architecture, and services engineering, constraint learning, constraint acquisition, Bayes methods, collaborative filtering, and version space.

  • Prof. Arthur, MBA

    CHIEF BLOCKCHAIN ARCHITECT

    Professor and consultant in Blockchain Technology projects, and is a professional specialist in Blockchain platforms DLT-Corda, Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum.

    Professional experience in companies such as Telefônica, Petrobras, Câmara Interbancária de Pagamentos (CIP) and Banco Itaú-Unibanco.

  • Dr. Leah (Pre-Doctoral Researcher)

    CHIEF DATA OFFICER

    Leah is an accomplished professional with a Master of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of Southampton and over five years of experience in machine learning and data analytics. As a Member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (Membership Number: 9337854), holding advanced certifications, including a Certificate in Meta-Analysis of Rare Events and a Certificate in Structural Equation Modelling for Cross-Sectional Data from the University of Southampton, she brings expertise in advanced statistical modeling and AI-driven solutions.

    Her professional experience spans creating recommender systems, developing fintech credit scoring models, and performing advanced statistical analysis.

  • Adam

    PRINCIPLE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

    A proficient software engineer with 10 years of experience.

    National University of Singapore Alumni

  • Dr. Lena (Pre-Doctoral Researcher)

    RESEARCH SCIENTIST

    Lena is a highly skilled and motivated Research Specialist with a Master's degree in Applied Statistics (Biostatistician) and a strong background in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. She has extensive experience in research, data analysis, and teaching, having served as a Research Fellow and Lecturer.

    She combines her deep statistical expertise with a passion for innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges. Lena’s impressive portfolio includes developing predictive models for health sciences, leading award-winning projects in data science, such as a mobile application for sustainable agriculture, and deploying real-time AI-driven systems for early diabetes disease detection and optimizing rainwater harvesting through data-driven approaches, and publishing academic papers on advanced statistical methodologies.

  • Precious (Pre-Doctoral Researcher)

    RESEARCH SCIENTIST

    Precious is a highly skilled professional with a diverse background in energy engineering, mathematics, and public policy. Holding an MSc in Energy Engineering from Kyushu University, Japan, and a BA in Mathematics-Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, she combines technical expertise with strategic insight.

    Her diverse professional experience includes her time at MTJ Co., Ltd., Tokyo, where she developed machine learning models and provided actionable insights to optimize production, doubling output and reducing waste by 4%. She also led market entry campaigns and collaborated on smart exchange machine placements in Africa and Asia during her tenure at ActPro Co., Ltd. Precious has further contributed to impactful research and capacity development through roles at organizations like HYBR Scaling African Solutions and FARA Forum for Agricultural Research in Ghana.

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