• Pierre Kanoha founded Ayokai in 2021 to help European and African organizations optimize and secure digital tools.
• Ayokai launched Kokamba, an ERP platform for African SMEs, in 2024 with offline functionality for low-connectivity areas.
• Kanoha built his expertise through roles at Capgemini, ODDO BHF, Accor and STET.

French-Congolese entrepreneur Pierre Kanoha specializes in software testing and digital quality assurance. He founded Ayokai in 2021, a technology company operating in Europe and Africa that supports organizations in the creation, optimization and monitoring of digital tools.

Ayokai helps companies identify technical defects and stabilize platforms before deployment, whether for websites, mobile applications or internal software solutions. In addition, the company develops tailor-made digital products designed to remain simple and intuitive for both African and European markets.

Ayokai expanded its services in 2024 with the launch of Kokamba, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform designed for African small and medium-sized businesses.

The system allows companies to manage accounting, invoicing, human resources, payroll and financial reporting from a single dashboard. Moreover, the platform integrates regional regulatory requirements and includes an offline mode for businesses operating in areas with limited internet connectivity.

Alongside his entrepreneurial activities, Kanoha serves as operations and maintenance program manager at STET, a payment services operator in France.

Kanoha graduated from the University of Rennes with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business management in 2010. He later earned a master’s degree in innovative business management in 2012.

He built his expertise within major European corporations. He joined Capgemini in 2014 as a testing and quality assurance consultant. In 2022, he became head of quality assurance at ODDO BHF. Between 2024 and 2025, he worked as strategic head of quality assurance at Accor, a company specializing in hotels and restaurants.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum