FT Podcast with Dorcas Muthoni: “Starting a business young is a bonus” says Kenyan tech pioneer

July 1, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Dorcas Muthoni, founder of Open World Ltd (Kenya) — **Dorcas Muthoni**, founder of **Open World Ltd (Kenya)**

This week saw Kenyan tech pioneer, Dorcas Muthoni, founder of Open World and creator of Open Business, sharing her thoughts on doing business in Kenya and the general lack of women in the tech sector in Africa as a whole, during a fascinating podcast interview with the Financial Times. Dorcas talked about the exciting new business opportunities in Silicon Savannah and also about how to avoid corruption in a country which has its challenges in the way that business has traditionally been done.

Entrepreneur Advice from Dorcas Muthoni: On the importance of cash-flow to the entrepreneur

November 10, 2017 Melanie Hawken

On the importance of maintaining cashflow for entrepreneurs...

"Rule number one, never run out of cash; rule number two, never run out of cash; rule number three, never run out of cash; rule number four, when in doubt, see the first three rules."

- Dorcas Muthoni is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Openworld Ltd, a specialist computer software company she established in Kenya when she was just 24 years old. Today, Openworld is a leading e-Government and business software services firm involved in the delivery of some of the most widely used Web and Cloud applications in Africa, such as ARIS, an African Union reporting application used by all 54 member states; and the Performance Management System for the Government of Kenya, automating performance contracting in the public sector. Dorcas is passionate about using technology to positively transform African society through the lives of its ordinary people, businesses and governments and is a co-founder of the regional organization LinuxChix Africa. In 2012 Dorcas was inducted by the Internet Society into the Internet Hall of Fame.

Read Dorcas's 100 Lionesses profile.

100 LIONESSES: Featuring Dorcas Muthoni, a passionate techpreneur transforming lives

October 15, 2017 Melanie Hawken

Dorcas Muthoni is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Openworld Ltd, a specialist computer software company she established in Kenya when she was just 24 years old. Today, Openworld is a leading e-Government and business software services firm involved in the delivery of some of the most widely used Web and Cloud applications in Africa, such as ARIS, an African Union reporting application used by all 54 member states; and the Performance Management System for the Government of Kenya, automating performance contracting in the public sector.

Quote of the Day by Dorcas Muthoni

August 31, 2017 Melanie Hawken

“My greatest wish is to see a global community where our society is embracing internet technology to positively change lives and improve the efficiency of work done in our offices.”

- Dorcas Muthoni is a leading Kenyan entrepreneur, computer scientist and CEO and founder of OPENWORLD. The company she founded at the age of 24 is now a leading e-Government and Business Software Services firm in the Eastern Africa region. Dorcas was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2014.

Public Interest Registry appoints Dorcas Muthoni to Enset's Board of Directors

October 2, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Dorcas Muthoni, founder and ceo of OpenWorld (Kenya) — **Dorcas Muthon**i, founder and ceo of OpenWorld (Kenya)

RESTON, Va. – September 30, 2015 – Public Interest Registry — the not-for-profit manager of .org, .ngo and .ong — today announced the appointment of Dorcas Muthoni to the board of directors of nonprofit domain registrar Enset, a subsidiary organization. Muthoni, a member of the Internet Hall of Fame and CEO and founder of OPENWORLD LTD, will begin a two-year term as director this month.

Interview with leading Kenyan techpreneur Dorcas Muthoni

April 18, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Dorcas Muthoni, founder & CEO of Open World, Kenya

As part of LoA’s continuing focus on 'Women in Tech', we took time out of the busy schedule of successful Kenyan techpreneur, Dorcas Muthoni, to chat about her own entrepreneurial journey and the building of her impressive company, Open World.

Dorcas Muthoni - The startup story of this leading Kenyan techpreneur

October 2, 2014 Melanie Hawken

This leading Kenyan entrepreneur, computer scientist and inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame founded her tech company at the age of 24.

Video: Dorcas Muthoni's 2014 Internet Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech

August 1, 2014 Melanie Hawken

Published by the Internet Hall of Fame on Apr 12, 2014

Irine Misoi, representative for Dorcas Muthoni, gives an acceptance speech at the Internet Society's Internet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 8, 2014.

Quote of the Day

August 1, 2014 Melanie Hawken

Speaking about her heroine, the late Professor Wangari Maathai - first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.

“She literally risked her life for what she believed in,”....“She motivated me to devote myself with an equal passion, to helping African girls and women, as well as anything I touch.”

Entrepreneur Advice from Dorcas Muthoni: Sometimes you have to take a risk to get started

August 1, 2014 Melanie Hawken

Sometimes you need to take a risk to get started....

“When I thought of creating OpenWorld, I had a contract with my employer for another 1 ½ years, but I opted out not to renew. It was a 110% risk....I’m not sorry I did it.”

Entrepreneur Advice from Dorcas Muthoni: You need to be respected as a leader

July 25, 2014 Melanie Hawken

On leadership....

“As a leader it is more important to be respected than liked."

- Dorcas Muthoni, an entrepreneur and computer scientist, is the CEO and founder of OPENWORLD LTD (www.openworld.co.ke), a software company she started at the age of 24. OPENWORLD is now a leading e-Government and Business Software Services firm in the Eastern Africa region.

Dorcas Muthoni inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame

April 18, 2014 Melanie Hawken

Dorcas Muthoni, a leading African woman entrepreneur and computer scientist and CEO and founder of OPENWORLD LTD has been inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame.

Dorcas founded the software company OPENWORLD at the age of 24 and is now a leading e-Government and Business Software Services firm in the Eastern Africa region.

Dorcas Muthoni honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader

March 13, 2013 Melanie Hawken

Dorcas Muthoni was this year honoured by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a Young Global Leader. Ms. Muthoni was the only Kenyan who made the list of 199 young fellows from 70 countries. This is a recognition of her record of professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through inspiring leadership.