As digital technology reshapes everyday life, new initiatives are emerging to meet people's daily needs. Fueled by an innovative vision, one entrepreneur is steadily becoming a key player in this transformation.

Vianney Kanda (photo), a Central African expert in corporate finance and a technology entrepreneur, is the founder and chief executive officer of Warani, a startup specializing in the development of digital solutions.

Founded in 2022, Warani designs digital tools across various sectors. A key achievement is Warani Food, a mobile application for ordering and delivering meals to homes. This platform allows restaurant owners to present their menus to customers, who can track the delivery person's real-time location once their order is confirmed.

Another innovation from Warani is Warani Shop, a go-to platform for online shopping and rapid product delivery. The company also operates in the real estate sector with the Wara application, which assists users in buying property, making it profitable, or building their homes. Additionally, Warani Hébergement enables users to book accommodations, including hotels, villas, and trips within the Central African Republic.

"The idea behind Warani is not just to promote services to Central Africans but also to make traditionally sold products more accessible and to offer so-called digital solutions, with the aim of contributing to the economic structure. That’s why we decided to launch this startup," explained Vianney Kanda, Warani's founder.

In terms of his education, Vianney Kanda earned a bachelor's degree in finance and financial services management from the Université Centrale de Tunisie in 2015. He subsequently obtained a master's degree in wealth management, finance, and financial services from MBA ESG in Paris in 2018, followed by a master's degree in corporate finance, mergers, and acquisitions from the same institution in 2021.

His professional career began in Spain in 2017 at the Borja Center, a Jesuit community, where he served as a financial management officer. Between 2019 and 2021, he held the position of financial analysis and reporting manager at Optima Finances, a company based in France.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji