Ochieng Quinter is part of a new generation of African innovators building solutions that respond directly to the continent’s most pressing challenges.
As the Founder and CEO of Chargebyte Africa, she is leading efforts to close one of the most persistent gaps in Africa’s digital transformation, reliable access to power and connectivity. Her journey into entrepreneurship is deeply personal. Growing up in Kisumu, Kenya, Quinter experienced firsthand the limitations that come with inconsistent electricity and limited digital access. Today, that lived reality shapes her mission: to ensure that underserved communities are not left behind in an increasingly digital world.
Before launching Chargebyte Africa, she founded Charge24, a fast-growing power bank rental and digital advertising platform that has scaled rapidly across Kenya. By placing charging stations in high-traffic locations such as malls, universities, transport hubs, and fitness centres, the platform offers users convenient access to portable power while creating new advertising channels for brands. It is a simple yet effective solution to a daily problem—running out of battery in a mobile-first economy.
With Chargebyte Africa, Quinter expands this idea into something far more transformative. The company is building a solar-powered, IoT-enabled infrastructure platform designed for communities where power is unreliable or completely absent. Its modular stations, deployed in schools, hospitals, markets, and transport hubs, allow people to charge devices, access Wi-Fi, and remain connected even during outages. More than just charging points, these stations function as community lifelines, supporting students in digital learning, enabling healthcare workers to communicate effectively, and helping small businesses operate through mobile payments and online tools.
The model is intentionally designed for African conditions. Using a solar-first hybrid system, Chargebyte stations are locally managed, easier to maintain, and backed by real-time data that helps optimise performance and usage. This combination of clean energy, smart technology, and local adaptability positions the company as a key player in advancing sustainable infrastructure across the continent.
Quinter’s work aligns closely with global development priorities, particularly around clean energy, innovation, and economic growth. But beyond frameworks and targets, her focus remains clear—expanding access, creating opportunity, and enabling participation in the digital economy.
Her leadership and impact have earned her continental recognition. She has been named among the 100 Most Influential Pan-African Youth Leaders 2025 and recognised as a FortyUnder40 Africa 2024 honoree. Following successful fundraising efforts, she is now scaling her ventures into Rwanda and South Africa, extending her vision beyond Kenya.
Academically, Quinter holds a degree in Media and Production from the University of Nairobi and a Micro MBA in Commerce from Strathmore University, blending creative, technical, and business expertise in her approach to innovation.
In a continent where digital services are rapidly reshaping education, healthcare, finance, and commerce, access to reliable power remains one of the most overlooked barriers. Through Chargebyte Africa, Ochieng Quinter is addressing that gap with precision and purpose—building not just technology, but the infrastructure for inclusion.
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