Meet the AfricaSokoni Team: Levi Injendi (Head, MarketPlace)

How long have you been working at AfricaSokoni and how would you describe your typical day like?

I have been in AfricaSokoni for around 4 years now. If you want the specifics, I came in on May 7th 2018, and it’s been 4 years of hard work and fun since.

My typical day starts at 8 am. Usually, I come in, check for any new emails, check the current status of the previous day's orders, do random checks on my website (my literal shop) then set the to-do list for the day.

What is your educational background and what role has it played in what you do for a living?

Well, I am an old boy of THEE Maseno School. I feel it’s important to mention my Highschool because this is where I built the foundation of who I am as a person. It is in Maseno where I, as a boy, was groomed to be a man.

My BSc however is in Economics. My work involves a lot of Case applications, problem solving and leadership. All these are skills that I acquired from my degree course. So yes, my educational background has played a big role in what I do for a living.

What is the best thing about working at AfricaSokoni?

The liberty that has been given to spearhead ideas and build projects from ground zero with the help of colleagues and finally impact the final consumer out there. I go home happy knowing in one or another I helped changed someone’s life out there, through a good experience.

What would you say is the hardest thing about your job?

The e-commerce space in Kenya is still in its infancy stage. We still face a lot of external challenges that rightly affect your day to day work (Price and stock controls) sometimes prove to be a challenge, but all in all, it’s a fast-paced industry, you have to adapt and it’s a skill have acquired through the period have been in the industry.

Who are you outside AfricaSokoni?

A free soul, a friend, a brother, a son, a fit in fellow.

What would you say are your current top Books/Podcasts/activities (outside of work)

I am more of an activities person. So I do lots of Travelling, I am also a huge sports guy and a big football and rugby fan. , I also tend to watch lots of historical documentaries.

If there is one Value you could instill in all your colleagues, what would that value be and why?

Respect and Sportsmanship.

Respect: Treat others as you would want to be treated.

Sportsmanship: It’s all about teamwork, bring your A-game otherwise the team fails.

What is the one quote you live by?

I do not believe in quotes. However, I do live by the premise ‘Tomorrow shall take care of itself, live your best today’