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==Background and Education== ==Background and Education==

Senanu completed his "A" levels at the age of 19 years old<ref>http://www.parentsafrica.com/kris-senanu-call-me-a-salesman/</ref>and travelled to Nairobi in 1992, to visit his father and family who were residing there. While in Nairobi, he undertook his ] at the ] then went back to ].
Kris Senanu attended ], ], and ]. In 2001, he assisted in co-founding ],<ref>http://www.businessworldghana.com/kris-senanuafrica-is-where-its-happening/</ref> becoming the company's ] in 2005, and subsequently its ].<ref>{{cite web|work = Tech Weez |title = Former Access Kenya Deputy CEO Kris Senanu to head Telkom Kenya’s Enterprise Division |url =http://www.techweez.com/2016/06/29/former-access-kenya-kris-senanu-head-telkom-kenyas-enterprise-division/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = All Africa |title = Kenya: I Work 16hrs a Day - Access Kenya MD, Kris Senanu |url =http://allafrica.com/stories/201411140145.html}}</ref> In 2016 ] became ], and Senanu became its deputy ].<ref>{{cite web|work = Telecomparer |title = Telkom Kenya to keep Orange brand for 18 months |url =http://www.telecompaper.com/news/telkom-kenya-to-keep-orange-brand-for-18-months--1151917}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = Business Daily |title = Former AccessKenya executive to head Telkom unit |url =http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Former-AccessKenya-executive-to-head-Telkom-unit/539550-3273114-cfipmq/index.html}}</ref> He helped develop the company’s revenue from USD 2,000 to USD 25 Million in 7 years, with a total asset value of USD 3 billion.<ref>{{cite web|work = Bloomberg |title = Kris Senanu B.Sc. |url =http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=30348259&privcapId=13011371&previousCapId=13011371&previousTitle=Telkom%20Kenya%20Limited}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = The Daily Nation |title = How investment gurus make billions from the stock market |url =http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/smartcompany/How-investment-gurus-make-billions/1226-2930904-ufjo81/index.html}}</ref> He also led the strategic management of the public listing of ] on the ] Limited, which became the first listed ] Company in the region.<ref>{{cite web|work = How We Made It In Africa |title = No escalator to the top, says ‘pan-African’ businessman Kris Senanu |url =http://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/no-escalator-to-the-top-says-pan-african-businessman-kris-senanu/}}</ref><ref>http://www.parentsafrica.com/kris-senanu-call-me-a-salesman/</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = Techmoran |title = Access Kenya’s Kris Senanu appointed MD Telkom Kenya’s Enterprise Division |url =http://techmoran.com/access-kenyas-kris-senanu-appointed-md-telkom-kenyas-enterprise-division/}}</ref>
He came back to Kenya and worked in Swift Global for 5 years in the sales department which was dealing with dial-up services.
After this, he partnered with some friends to form ] in 2001 with the main objective to cater for corporate connectivity which was a sustainable business model.<ref>http://www.businessworldghana.com/kris-senanuafrica-is-where-its-happening/</ref>
He started out as a Commercial Manager in 2001 then became its Chief Operating Officer in 2005 before taking up the role of Managing Director – Internet Division.
Eventually Access Kenya transformed to ] Kenya and he took up the Deputy CEO position until 2016.
His role focused on creating ] value by instilling a common vision and developing the company into a dominant player in the industry.
He was very instrumental in growing the company’s revenue from USD 2,000 to USD 25 Million in 7 years, with a total asset value of USD 3 billion. This achievement earned Internet Solutions (IS) Kenya equity as the best corporate ISP in the East African region. He also led the strategic and performance management of the public listing of Access Kenya on the ] Limited – to become the first listed ] Company in the region.
With 20 years of experience in the ] industry and a strong regional skillset, ] hired Mr. Senanu to head the enterprise division in August 2016.
Currently, Kris holds an MBA from ], England and a bachelor's degree in International Business Administration with a focus in Marketing from ].
He is also a Chartered Marketer from the ]. In addition, he is a Board Member of the ]. He also chairs the country’s Domain registry institution – Kenya Network Information Center(]), the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) Business Committee and the Finance and Budget Committee for ]. He is also a previous chair of the ]s Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK)
Seven years ago, Mr. Senanu founded a capital venture company called Blackrock Capital<ref>http://allafrica.com/stories/201607010245.html</ref> to invest mainly in the entertainment industry, a niche he saw with the entertainment industry with the middle income group of people.
As an entrepreneur, Mr. Senanu admits that he has had his "low moments" when investing in some businesses that do not pick as they should. However, his main lesson has been that what sets your business from failure is the execution..<ref>http://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/no-escalator-to-the-top-says-pan-african-businessman-kris-senanu/44118/</ref>


==References== ==References==

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Kris Senanu
BornKris Senanu
(1973-07-12) 12 July 1973 (age 51)
Accra, Ghana
NationalityKenyan
Alma materUSIU-Africa, Warwick University
OccupationChartered Marketer with a passion for ICT
TitleMD - Enterprise Division
Telkom Kenya
Parent(s)Father: Kwadzo Ebu Senanu
Mother: Ivy Christine Senanu
Relatives2 brothers and 1 sister

Kris Senanu is a businessman and entrepreneur from Ghana. He is the Managing Director of the Enterprise division at Telkom Kenya, and was a key figure in the company's international growth by opening it on the Nairobi Securities Exchange as the first publicly listed ICT firm. He is also a venture capitalist and founder of investment company Blackrock Capital Investments Corporation, a company that owns entertainment clubs and African-themed restaurants in East Africa.

Background and Education

Kris Senanu attended USIU-A, Warwick University, and (USIU-A). In 2001, he assisted in co-founding AccessKenya Group, becoming the company's Chief operating officer in 2005, and subsequently its Managing director. In 2016 AccessKenya Group became IS, and Senanu became its deputy CEO. He helped develop the company’s revenue from USD 2,000 to USD 25 Million in 7 years, with a total asset value of USD 3 billion. He also led the strategic management of the public listing of AccessKenya Group on the Nairobi Securities Exchange Limited, which became the first listed ICT Company in the region.

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  12. "Kris Senanu B.Sc". Bloomberg.
  13. "How investment gurus make billions from the stock market". The Daily Nation.
  14. "No escalator to the top, says 'pan-African' businessman Kris Senanu". How We Made It In Africa.
  15. http://www.parentsafrica.com/kris-senanu-call-me-a-salesman/
  16. "Access Kenya's Kris Senanu appointed MD Telkom Kenya's Enterprise Division". Techmoran.
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