After several years in the United States, he returned to Senegal to contribute to national development. He is using technology to modernize and revitalize the real estate sector.

Papa Kane (photo) is the founder and CEO of Kanimmo, a startup he launched in 2023 with the aim of revolutionizing property management in Senegal. Kanimmo is a tech platform designed for rental property owners and real estate agencies, simplifying and enhancing property management. It helps reduce administrative tasks, improve tenant relations, and make financial transactions more transparent.

“Kanimmo helps real estate agencies optimize their operations by automating up to 85% of their activities, reducing daily time-consuming administrative tasks and the resources required to complete them. Our mission is to save you time and money so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business, retaining property owners, and expanding your rental portfolio,” the startup explains.

In addition to his role at Kanimmo, Papa Kane also heads programs at Senstartup, an independent association promoting a favorable environment for the growth of start-ups in Senegal. Founded in 2018 by entrepreneurs and digital professionals, Senstartup plays a key role in supporting innovation.

Kane holds a bachelor’s degree in leadership and management from Franklin University in the U.S., earned in 2015. During his studies, he worked as a computer lab assistant at the university. In 2014, he joined HKT Teleservices, a tech company, first as a sales trainer, later becoming recruitment coordinator and senior recruiter.

Upon returning to Senegal in 2020, he became vice president of business process management at Digital Ubuntu, a company offering online learning solutions for teaching communities.

Melchior Koba