Climaton-FreshIQ Smart food expiry tracking that powers food security & waste reduction

Team

1. Kennedy Lamwenya – Co-Founder & CEO

Kennedy is a serial entrepreneur and former founder of BrightBox Energy, a solar startup acquired for $2.5M after scaling to over 35,000 last-mile users. He previously led sustainability projects across East Africa and designed last-mile logistics for cold chains and food systems. At FreshIQ, he drives vision, product-market fit, and partnerships with retailers, donors, and food security actors.

2. Catherine Musembi – Co-Founder & CTO

Catherine brings 10+ years of experience in logistics and supply chain optimization across retail and agribusiness in East Africa. She previously coordinated procurement and inventory systems for mid-sized supermarket chains, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges of expiry-driven losses. She now leads operational scale-up and system integration for FreshIQ’s in-store rollout.

3. Bilsome Iminza – Head of Business Development & Partnerships.

Bilsome is a seasoned bus