John Kamara

Biography

John is also the visionary behind AfyaRekod, an AI-powered health data platform
revolutionizing patient-driven healthcare access. His expertise spans research
commercialization, fintech, agritech, and digital innovation, making him a soughtafter
keynote speaker on AI’s role in Africa’s socio-economic evolution. His work at
the CREATES Centre for the Nelson Mandela Institute in Arusha supports
research-to-commercialization methodologies, bridging academia and industry to
foster African-led AI innovations.
John is also globally recognized AI and data transformation expert,
entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in driving AI
adoption, capacity development, and commercializing research across multiple
sectors. As the Founder and CEO of AICE Africa (Artificial Intelligence Centre
of Excellence Africa), he is pioneering AI-driven solutions to accelerate digital
transformation across the continent.