A Kenyan startup has just beaten competitors from 62 countries to win one of Europe’s top technology awards. Behind that achievement is Ochieng Quinter, an entrepreneur whose journey from media production to clean technology is helping position Kenya as a growing force in global innovation.

Chargebyte co-founder Ochieng Quinter receives the global SMEs & Startups Category award at La Pedrera, Barcelona (Image: Files)

Chargebyte co-founder Ochieng Quinter receives the global SMEs & Startups Category award at La Pedrera, Barcelona (Image: Files)

Ochieng Quinter gives a speech at a recent tech panel in Nairobi, Kenya (Image: Files)

Ochieng Quinter gives a speech at a recent tech panel in Nairobi, Kenya (Image: Files)