Desire Kachenje
Senior Principal, Investments - Africa

Desire Kachenje will be advancing Co-Develop's investment strategy by identifying and implementing the most promising digital public infrastructure investments in Africa.

Desire is a seasoned strategist in digital financial solutions and international development. Prior to Co-develop she was managing Grants and Partnerships at the Mojaloop Foundation. There, she forged key partnerships and managed projects that expanded financial inclusion. Notably, she pioneered an accelerator program that empowered local tech companies in Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, and Rwanda to deploy open-source, inclusive, real-time payment platforms.

Desire has also worked as a strategic consultant and innovation advisor at organizations like Deloitte Management Consulting and the World Food Programme (WFP). In these roles, she facilitated collaborations among government bodies, private sector entities, and developmental institutions, driving transformative changes in digital and economic landscapes to promote sustainable growth.

Outside of work, Desire is passionate about the arts, enjoying dance and poetry, and is an avid reader who loves spending time on the beautiful beaches of East Africa.