Wanjiru Kamau
Managing Director
Wanjiru ran a solar shop business in western Kenya for ten years before starting Meridian. Leads the team and sits on every funding decision.
Team
The people behind Meridian
We are a small team based in Nairobi, with advisors who travel across Kenya every week. Many of us have run small businesses ourselves.
Meet the team
Who you will work with
David Otieno
Head of Lending
David spent 12 years in banking in Kisumu and Nairobi. Reviews applications and makes sure every repayment plan fits the business, not the other way round.
Fatuma Ali
Business Advisor, Coast
Fatuma works with businesses from Mombasa to Lamu. A former hotel manager, with a special interest in food, tourism and hospitality businesses.
Samuel Kiprono
Business Advisor, Rift Valley
Samuel grew up on a dairy farm near Eldoret and studied agricultural economics. Supports farmers and agribusinesses across the Rift Valley and western Kenya.
Joyce Mutua
Bookkeeping Support Lead
Joyce is a certified accountant who helps owners set up simple records they will actually use. Runs our monthly money management workshops.
Ian Njoroge
Market Access Manager
Ian connects the businesses we fund with buyers: supermarkets, schools, hotels and exporters. Previously worked in sales for a large food company.
How we work
What you can expect from us
- We answer every applicationWithin 10 working days, even if the answer is no.
- We explain everything clearlyNo hidden fees, no small print you have to hunt for.
- We come to youYour advisor visits your business, not the other way round.
- We stay with youSupport continues for 12 months after funding, and often longer.
Apply today
We would like to meet you
Send us your application and one of our team will be in touch within 10 working days.