Michael Kariah

Michael Kariah has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Michael is currently working as an Investment Professional for Oikocredit since April 2022, focusing on East and Southern Africa. Prior to this, they worked at Balloon Ventures from January 2018 to April 2022. Their roles at Balloon Ventures included Investments Lead, where they managed portfolios, developed growth plans for SMEs, and facilitated deal selection and shortlisting for investment. Michael also worked as an Investment Manager from January 2018 to November 2021, where they were responsible for portfolio management and facilitating investment opportunities for SMEs.

Before joining Balloon Ventures, Michael worked at Unaitas from January 2012 to December 2017. Their roles at Unaitas included Credit Administrator, where they managed the credit function, supervised credit officers, facilitated loan sanctioning, and follow-up. Michael also worked as a Credit Officer from January 2012 to December 2013, where they handled loans origination, credit analysis, appraisals, and customer service support functions.

Michael Kariah completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business/Commerce, General from the University of Nairobi from 2008 to 2011. In 2013 to 2014, they pursued a Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. In April 2023, they obtained a certification titled "Nano Tips to Foster a Growth Mindset and Mental Agility" from LinkedIn.