Francis Nderitu

Francis is the Founder of Keep IT Cool, a climate-tech company based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Francis is a technophile with over 13 years of experience. He is the 2024 Earthshot Prize Winner and a Sankalp Award recipient. Raised on a farm, Francis is passionate about helping African farmers improve income and efficiency. By blending his technological expertise with his agricultural background, he develops innovative, tech-driven solutions to enhance logistics and optimize agricultural value chains.

His work empowers farmers and promotes sustainable agriculture in Africa, driving growth and positive change in the industry.