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Rethread Africa

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Rethread Africa develops science‑backed innovations to rewire food systems, empowering farmers and communities.

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Total raised
$220K
disclosed
Last round
$200K
Grant
Rounds
2
since 2022
Investors
3
on record
Employees
1-10

Rethread Africa founders and team

Rethread Africa was founded by Noreen Mwancha, Charles Oyamo, Vincent Momanyi and Mitesh (Lalji) Varsani. Charles Oyamo is the CEO. We list 4 people on its team.

Employees
1-10
Founders
4

Rethread Africa founders4

  • Noreen Mwancha

    Noreen Mwancha

    Co-founder · since Mar 2023

    Noreen Mwancha is a Kenyan innovator focused on sustainable development and circular fashion. She co‑founded Rethread Africa to combat the environmental impact of the fashion industry while uplifting smallholder farmers.

  • Charles Oyamo

    Charles Oyamo

    Co‑Founder & CEO · since Nov 2022

    Charles Oyamo is a Kenyan entrepreneur passionate about solving complex problems at scale. With a background in Development Communication from the University of Nairobi, he has built ventures in agriculture, fashion, and energy storage before founding Rethread Africa. His…

  • Vincent Momanyi

    Vincent Momanyi

    Co-founder & CTO · since Nov 2022

    Vincent Momanyi is a polymer researcher and technologist. He leads Rethread Africa’s material science innovations, developing biomaterials from agricultural waste. Vincent drives the company’s R&D, ensuring its products are scientifically robust and commercially viable.

  • Mitesh (Lalji) Varsani

    Mitesh (Lalji) Varsani

    Co-founder · since Nov 2022

    Mitesh Varsani is a Kenyan innovator and researcher passionate about climate‑smart solutions and circular economies. He co‑founded Rethread Africa in 2022 alongside Charles Oyamo and Noreen Mwancha, with the mission to transform agricultural waste into sustainable fabrics…

Frequently asked about Rethread Africa

Who founded Rethread Africa?
Rethread Africa was founded by Noreen Mwancha (Co-founder), Charles Oyamo (Co‑Founder & CEO), Vincent Momanyi (Co-founder & CTO) and Mitesh (Lalji) Varsani (Co-founder).
Who is the CEO of Rethread Africa?
Charles Oyamo is Rethread Africa's Co‑Founder & CEO.

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