He develops technological solutions to address mobility challenges in Senegal. An engineer by training, he combines digital expertise and on-the-ground knowledge to structure a true local transport service. 

Seyni Ndiaye, a Senegalese computer scientist and entrepreneur, is the co-founder and CEO of Kai Ñu Dem, a transport company providing services to individuals and businesses.

Founded in 2018 by Ndiaye and Birane Diagne, Kai Ñu Dem aims to enhance mobility across Africa through innovative solutions. The company offers a digital platform, also named Kai Ñu Dem, that allows users in Senegal to book taxis or private vehicles.

Kai Ñu Dem distinguishes itself with a fleet of new vehicles and certified drivers, ensuring a reliable and secure transport service. "We didn't just want to be a tech platform, but a true transport company," Ndiaye explained.

Ndiaye holds a degree in information technology engineering, which he earned in 2007 from Polytech Paris-UPMC in France. That same year, he joined the tech company Atos, where he held successive roles as project manager and IT consultant.

In 2011, he became an information systems consultant at Carra Consulting, a French consulting firm. The following year, he relocated to Montreal, Canada, working as a business analyst and project manager at Logient, an IT services company. He later continued his career as a project manager at GMCR Canada, a company in the beverage sector.

From 2015 to 2018, Ndiaye served as Chief Data Officer at Société Générale in Dakar before dedicating himself full-time to Kai Ñu Dem.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji