Sam Waitathu
I'm Building
A group buy platform for essential medication in Kenya.
Bio
Sam is a young technical builder from Kenya whose recent Merge Grants funding is fueling his work on a group buy platform for essential medication, a project aimed at making medications accessible for more Kenyans. Before receiving the Merge Grants award, Sam engaged in grassroots initiatives, demonstrating a knack for connecting technical solutions with real-world needs in his community. He remains rooted in Kenya, focused on building scalable, impactful tools for everyday problems.
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