Evans Atula Osumba
Software engineer, community builder, and founder of Digital Leap Africa
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| Born | Kenya |
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| Occupation | Software engineer Data analyst |
| Known for | Software Development, web & mobile development, Data Analysis, STEM advocacy |
| Education | Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering Aptech Computer Education Bachelors in Technology in Communication and Computer Networks Technical University of Kenya |
| Website | Osumba's Portfolio |
| osumbaevans21@gmail.com e.osumba@digitalleap.africa | |
| GitHub | osumba404 |
Evans Atula Osumba is a Kenyan full-stack software engineer based in Nairobi. He is the co-founder of Digital Leap Africa, a technology community focused on digital literacy and open-source collaboration across Africa. His work spans web platforms, agricultural technology, wildlife conservation software, and data analysis for public health research.
Osumba specializes in building scalable web and mobile solutions using Django, Laravel, React, and Flutter, with additional experience in data cleaning, statistical analysis, and developer mentorship.
Early life and education
Evans Atula Osumba is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he studied software engineering at Edulink International College. He earned a Diploma in Information Systems Management (2023–2024) and an Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (2024–2025), covering mobile development, enterprise applications, server management, and software testing.
Beyond formal education, Osumba has taught web development to underserved youth through the LEA Foundation in Mukuru Slums and has organized technical workshops and mentorship programs across Kenya as part of his STEM advocacy work.
Career
Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development in Africa
Since June 2026, Osumba has worked as a Software Engineer at Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development in Africa. He leads in the developing and maintaining the organization's website and mobile application (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)).
- Web development using Laravel
- Mobile app development using Flutter
- Database management using MySQL
GEOHealth Hub — University of Nairobi
Since March 2026, Osumba has worked as a Junior Data Analyst (Intern) at GEOHealth Hub at the University of Nairobi. He assists with cleaning and analyzing health-related data from hospital records and school health assessments, as well as air quality data collected for research purposes.
- Data cleaning and preprocessing of large health datasets
- Statistical analysis for research publications
- Data visualizations and stakeholder presentations
Animal IQ
From March 2025, Osumba has served as Innovation Lead at Animal IQ, a wildlife conservation technology initiative. He leads development of digital tools for conservation enthusiasts, researchers, and the general public across Kenya.
Digital Leap Africa
In January 2025, Osumba co-founded Digital Leap Africa as Community Lead. The organization has grown to over 600 members, hosted 20+ expert webinars, and mentored more than 100 aspiring developers.
Previous roles
| Period | Role | Organization | Notes |
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| Oct 2024 – Nov 2025 | Coding Instructor (Volunteer) | LEA Foundation | Taught HTML, CSS & JavaScript to 50+ students in Mukuru Slums |
| Oct 2023 – Jan 2024 | Junior Real Estate Listing Agent (Intern) | Houzme Africa | Digital marketing; increased listing engagement by 40% |
| March 2026 – Present | Research Assistant (Intern) | GEOHealth Hub - University of Nairobi | Assisted with cleaning and analyzing health-related data from hospital records and school health assessments, as well as air quality data collected for research purposes. |
| June 2026 – Present | Software Engineer (Consultant) | Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development in Africa | Was tasked with developing and maintaining the organization's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that was used to manage the organization's operations. |
Featured Projects
Osumba has delivered 17+ software projects across agriculture, community building, conservation, and civic engagement. Notable works include:
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TICH In Africa ERP - a web-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for TICH In Africa. | PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap | Website · Code |
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Leyla Safari Tours - A tours and travel agency agency that helps you plan your safari and travel to Kenya. | PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap | Website · Code |
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ODM Comrades Chapter - ODM Comrades Chapter is a dynamic platform designed to connect and empower student and youths of the ODM political party in Kenya, fostering community engagement and political activism. | PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap | Website · Code |
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Digital Leap Africa - Inclusive tech community empowering Africa's digital creators through mentorship and open-source collaboration. | Laravel, React, MySQL, Tailwind CSS | Website · Code |
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Agroswift - AgTech platform providing farmers with data-driven insights and communication tools. | PHP, MySQL, Daraja API | Website · Code |
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Animal IQ - Wildlife community platform for conservation enthusiasts, researchers, and the public. | PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap | Website · Code |
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GainFarm - Agricultural e-commerce marketplace connecting farmers and customers in Kenya with payment integration. | Django, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap | Website · Code |
Skills and technologies
| Category | Technologies |
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| Frontend | JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, Flutter, Bootstrap |
| Backend | Python, Django, PHP, Laravel, REST APIs |
| Database | MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL |
| Data science | Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow |
| Tools | GitHub, AWS, VS Code, Figma, Docker, Agile |
External links
References[edit]
- Digital Leap Africa — official website. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
- Evans Osumba — GitHub. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
- Animal IQ — wildlife community platform. Retrieved 24 September 2026.