Stephen Kimea

Stephen Kimea has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry. Stephen started their career in 2006 as a Distribution Channel Manager at Celtel & Zain, where they were responsible for selling telecommunications products and services and building business relationships. In 2009, they joined Vodacom Tanzania as an MPESA Business Manager, where they performed needs analysis of M-PESA customers and formulated marketing strategies. Stephen then moved to airtel in 2011 as an M-Commerce Manager, where they provided professional input and advice on developing strategies and managing product launches. In 2015, they joined Airtel Tanzania as a Protect Manager, overseeing MFS Cards and Micro payments. Finally, in 2016, they joined Off.Grid:Electric as the Regional Business Manager and later became the Deputy Head of Sales for Tanzania.

Stephen Kimea began their education journey in 2003 when they enrolled at UDSM to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce. Stephen successfully completed their undergraduate program in 2006.

Following their undergraduate studies, Stephen pursued further education and enrolled at Walden University from 2008 to 2010. During this time, they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Corporate Management.

Years later, in 2016, Stephen enrolled at the Open University of Tanzania for postgraduate studies. Stephen completed a Masters degree in Economics and Development (Msc.Economics and Development) in 2018.

There is also mention of a school called Galanos, but no specific dates or degrees are provided, so it is unclear if Stephen had any formal education at that institution.