Who We Are
We are a technology solutions company with specialist focus on providing solutions (hardware and software) as well as consultancy across the retail, telecommunication, financial and security sectors in Eastern Africa. We boast of a solid trained and experienced human capital with over 20 years’ industry experience in developing solutions, service support and project management in Africa.
We are strategically positioned as a Multi – Vendor Support Company deploying and supporting a wide range of technologies and cash handling solutions in East Africa with unparalleled success. We are a proud ATM maintenance partner for Banks and other users of Hitachi, GRG Banking, Wincor Nixdorf Diebold and NCR ATMs with our strong strategic partnerships for spares and for third party level support. Our capabilities span across;
Our People
Blue River Technology is structured around four functional units each headed by experts in their own rights. The knowledge pool is spread across Technology Innovations, Strategy, Operations and Finance competencies backed by solid experience in those areas. This team is backed by qualified and motivated front line staff who ensure BRTS remains true to her mission
Augustine Khafafa
Holds a BSc degree in Electronics and Communication. He has spent over 20 years working in the financial industry in Africa. Augustine worked for ICL/ Fujitsu where he was involved in developing ATM solutions for Africa that involved software development on NDC+ / WOSA platforms and deployment of initial ABSA ATMs in Tanzania and Cooperative Bank of Kenya ATMs. He has particular experience in turnkey projects with different multinational financial institutions in Africa which include deployment of the first third party ATM network in Kenya. He has held and number of senior management roles in multinational companies including Fujistu/ICL and G4S. His special interests are technology and innovation.
Charles Omondi
Is a graduate of Finance from the University of Nairobi, Business Management Certification from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and has just completed his Masters in Operations Management. He has over 15 years’ experience in General Management; the last seven years developing Cash Management outsource solutions for major financial institutions Kenya, pricing and negotiating major contracts, as well as leading operational structures that deliver value to customers. He has proven aptitude in Strategy (Operations, Marketing, and Growth) development and execution, Customer relationship management, strategic contract negotiations and secure logistics management.
Edward Buhasho
Has over 16 years’ experience gained from multinational business environment in senior finance positions. He has for organizations including The Nairobi Hospital, Mabati Rolling Mills and Nampak Plc where he gained vast experience in all aspects of corporate finance including project management, audit, budgeting and ERP implementations. He holds Masters in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting and Diploma in Business management. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of Institute of Certified public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). He is currently pursuing PhD in Strategic Information Systems at the University of Nairobi.
Patrick Musonye
Holds a Bsc degree in Electrical and Electronics Technology. He is an accredited Wincor Engineer (ProCash 1500xe Hardware and Software Implementation) in the ATMs installation and support industry. Patrick has worked with industry leaders in IT and Financial Systems support including; ICL where he was instrumental in deployment Fujistu ATMs and server room support for key financial institutions; and EFT where he was in charge of the team of ATMs maintenance engineers supporting ATMs network in Kenya.