I'm John Okall, a Counselling Psychology student and full-stack developer from Thika, Kenya, building purpose-driven platforms that merge technology, psychology, and human impact.
My work focuses on creating systems that make finance, learning, and mental wellbeing more accessible for Africans — one practical, community-first solution at a time.
💡 Guiding principle: “If it doesn’t empower, it doesn’t matter.”
| Project | Description | Status | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💸 Zeni | A digital wallet platform for Chamas, Saccos, and investment clubs — automating contributions, payouts, and financial planning. | 🟢 Actively building | Fintech for Communities |
| 🧠 Zuru (on hold) | A fintech platform pivoted from ride-hailing to seamless payments across M-Pesa, Airtel, and banks. | 🟡 Next after Zeni | Payments Infrastructure |
| 💻 Fluent | A developer ecosystem combining CI/CD, hosting, repo management, and email tools. | 🔵 Fluent Meeting live; rest on hold | Developer Empowerment |
| 🛍️ Avenue Fashion | Trendy, affordable e-commerce for everyday Kenyan fashion — built and deployed under Nyota. | ✅ Completed | Fashion E-Commerce |
| 📚 Menta | A free e-learning platform designed to democratise education across Africa. | ⏸️ Paused | Accessible Learning |
- 🎓 Counselling Psychology: applying behavioural insights to user experience and design.
- 💻 Software Engineering: creating systems that empower African businesses and individuals.
- 🧠 Community Impact: leveraging tech to promote wellness, education, and local innovation.
- 🚀 Entrepreneurship: developing products under Nyota, our umbrella for digital innovation.
🌱 Zeni — building a platform that redefines how Chamas and community funds operate.
🧩 Integrating Co-op Connect API for seamless M-Pesa STK push transactions.
🛡️ Testing wallet automation logic (primary & secondary wallets).
🔭 Preparing Zuru Payments for launch right after Zeni completion.
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/okall
📫 Email: john@zeni.co.ke
“Technology should not just work — it should empower and transform lives.”
— John Okall