About Us — Team

The people behind Ryan's

A team of passionate food scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators united by a shared mission: nutritious food for every Kenyan family.

Founders

Leadership

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Founder & CEO

Kagwima Benson

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Our visionary founder, Kagwima Benson, has steered Ryan's Foods since 2018 with his relentless passion for quality and innovation. From the original concept at Egerton University to a KEBS-certified, commercially available product, Kagwima has led every stage of the journey — inspiring a culture of excellence and sustainable growth at the heart of everything Ryan's does.

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Co-Founder

James Kamau Maina

Co-Founder & Financial Strategist

James Kamau Maina drives Ryan's financial strategy and ensures sustainable growth for the company. As one of the founders, he brings over 3 years of experience in startup environments — navigating the financial landscape with precision and keeping Ryan's on a strong, stable trajectory as the brand continues to grow.

Core Team

The team that makes it happen

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Quality & Operations

Elvis

Elvis is in charge of the quality department and general operations. A food technologist by profession with over 6 years of hands-on skills in quality assurance and control in food manufacturing. He is curious about tackling food challenges through the lens of science, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Isaac Ronoh
Sales & Procurement Director

Isaac Ronoh

Isaac Ronoh is an enthusiastic, passionate and results-driven professional serving as Sales and Procurement Director. An industrial chemist with an MSc in Chemistry and over seven years of experience in quality control, food safety management systems and executive leadership.

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Digital Marketing & IT

Tracy Ayieko Harrison

Tracy Ayieko Harrison leads Ryan's digital marketing and IT function, driving the brand's online presence and digital strategy. With a background spanning marketing and technology, Tracy brings creative insight and technical expertise — connecting Ryan's with consumers across Kenya's growing digital landscape.

Advisors

Expert guidance

Company Advisor

Allan Liavoga

Allan Liavoga is the advisor of Ryan's Foods. With a PhD in Grain Science and Industry and over a decade of experience in post-harvest systems, food safety and agri-biotech in Kenya and across Africa, Allan is passionate about innovations for developing affordable, convenient and wholesome food solutions. His mission is to drive locally developed food innovations that improve community health while fitting seamlessly into everyday life.

Academic Advisor & Professor

Dr. Symon Maina Mahungu

Professor of Food Science at Egerton University since 1988. Dr. Mahungu holds a PhD in Food Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specialising in edible fats and oils. He has been a Consultant for the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives and published more than 58 peer-reviewed papers and 8 book chapters. He has successfully supervised over 30 PhD and MSc graduate students.