Agnes Manthi
About Agnes Manthi
Agnes Manthi serves as the Business Development Manager for East Africa at Root Capital and has held the position of Director of Business Development at Cintas Consulting Ltd since 2020. With a strong educational background in Applied Accounting and Project Management, she has over ten years of experience in the microfinance sector, focusing on agricultural lending and financial services for small-scale farmers.
Work at Cintas Consulting Ltd
Agnes Manthi serves as the Director of Business Development at Cintas Consulting Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic growth and development initiatives in the region. Her role involves overseeing business development efforts and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
Work at Root Capital
Agnes Manthi has been with Root Capital as the Business Development Manager for East Africa since 2015. In this capacity, she focuses on the growth and diversification of the agricultural lending portfolio in Africa. Her responsibilities include participating in regional strategy development and managing relationships with partner organizations in the impact investment sector.
Education and Expertise
Agnes Manthi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, which she completed in 2012. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Kenyatta University, graduating in 2020. Additionally, she studied Accounting and achieved ACCA certification from 2006 to 2012.
Background in Microfinance
Agnes Manthi has over a decade of experience in the microfinance sector. She has led operations and business development efforts, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing financial services for underserved communities. Notably, she pioneered the 'Financial Services Association' model in rural Kenya, aimed at providing financial services to small-scale farmers and micro-enterprises.
Market Intelligence Activities
In her role at Root Capital, Agnes Manthi engages in market intelligence activities. This includes conducting competitor and product intelligence to support the agricultural lending portfolio. Her insights contribute to informed decision-making and strategic planning within the organization.