Tanaka Kennedy Chikukwa

Tanaka Kennedy Chikukwa is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of ChatCash, a Zimbabwean fintech startup founded in 2023. With expertise in software engineering and product development, he leads the design and implementation of ChatCash’s AI-powered platform that embeds payments, sales, and customer management directly into messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram. Tanaka’s focus is on building scalable, mobile-first solutions that empower SMEs and informal traders to digitize their operations and access financial services seamlessly. His technical leadership has been central to ChatCash’s recognition by Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator program, positioning the company as a rising force in Africa’s digital economy.