Quality & Operations
Elvis
Elvis oversees the quality department and general operations. A food technologist with over 6 years of hands-on skills in quality assurance and control in food manufacturing.
About Us — Team
The people behind Ryan's
A passionate team of food scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators united by one mission, nutritious food for every Kenyan family.
Founders
Core Team
Leadership
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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.
Co-Founder & Financial Strategist
James Kamau Maina
Co-Founder & Financial Strategist
James Kamau Maina drives Ryan's financial strategy and ensures sustainable growth. 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.
The team that makes it happen
Sales & Procurement Director
Isaac Ronoh
An industrial chemist with an MSc in Chemistry and over seven years of experience in quality control, food safety management systems and executive leadership.
Digital Marketing & IT
Tracy Ayieko Harrison
Tracy leads Ryan's digital marketing and IT function, driving the brand's online presence and digital strategy with creative insight and technical expertise.
Advisors
Company Advisor
Academic Advisor & Professor
Expert guidance
Allan Liavoga
Allan Liavoga is an advisor to Ryan's Nutrifoods. He holds a PhD in Grain Science and Industry and brings over two decades of experience in postharvest systems, food safety, agri-innovation and commercialization in Africa and the U.S.
Prof. 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 and has supervised over 30 PhD and MSc graduate students.