He is the head of Channel Systems and responsible for all alternative delivery channels such as ATMs, mobile, and point of sales that serve over eight million people across five East African countries. He is a certified Oracle professional with key skills in data analytics. Eric also plays a key role in the secure distribution of government funds to orphan and vulnerable children across the country. As a Washington Fellow, Eric seeks to learn from other Washington fellows in areas of civic and public management. Upon returning home to Kenya, he hopes to use the knowledge and connections obtained to build momentum that will address the problem of financial inclusion in Kenya and across the African continent. He also intends to setup a technology hub for youth, especially those living in marginalized areas. Lerato Tshabalala