A.I. IS HERE,
AND SO ARE WE!

Smart thinking and AI, the fusion solving challenges for today's world.

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OUR STORY          

One might be mistaken to think Coogan Woods is a company focused on tech stuff and managing large-scale projects. No, Coogan Woods is about people. We’ve got tons of experience, more than 20 years, helping business leaders create ecosystems that work in Africa and other countries. What's most important to us is making a real difference and having a meaningful impact on ordinary people's lives through our knowledge and smart thinking to help businesses get through big and small challenges, by finding new opportunities in today's fast-changing world. Full Story ↗ 

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Our Key Offerings & Solutions

Brand Communications, Media, PR, Digital Marketing, Apps

Our comprehensive offerings in Communications, Media, Content, Brand, UI, UX, and CX deliver innovative, user-centric experiences on Apps and other devices. We craft compelling narratives, engaging designs, and seamless experiences to elevate brands and foster meaningful customer connections.

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Public & Private Sector
Consulting Services

Navigating today's complex business challenges requires strategic guidance and expert insights. Our Consulting Services provide mature organisations with experienced advisors who can help you identify opportunities for improvement, develop effective strategies, and implement transformative impactful solutions. 

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AI-based Fusion and
Literacy Training

The transformative power of Human-centric Artificial Intelligence helps us gain deeper insights, automate complex tasks, and create intelligent solutions that drive innovation. We work with organisations to identify opportunities for AI adoption, develop custom AI training, and integrate AI-powered solutions into your business.

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Other Capabilities and Solutions

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We orchestrate the end-to-end process of designing, building, and launching innovative, technology-driven products that address evolving market demands and deliver measurable business value. Leverage data-driven insights, agile development methodologies, and user-centric design principles to create scalable, high-performance digital solutions. Ensure seamless integration with existing systems, optimize for operational efficiency, and drive sustainable revenue growth through strategic market positioning and continuous iteration based on user feedback and performance analytics.

Project management services that are expertly crafted to deliver exceptional outcomes across projects of all scales, from focused initiatives to expansive, transformative endeavors. Our accomplished team of seasoned professionals leverages industry-leading methodologies and strategic foresight to orchestrate seamless execution, ensuring alignment with your organizational objectives regardless of project magnitude. We provide comprehensive oversight, encompassing resource allocation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, to drive efficiency and innovation at every level. By harnessing cutting-edge tools and fostering collaborative environments, we empower projects of any size to achieve sustained success in an ever-evolving, large-scale business landscape.

In the dynamic realm of Communications, Media, and Digital Marketing, expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives that resonate across platforms. Mastery of Brand strategy ensures consistent, authentic identity, while UI, UX, and CX design converge to create seamless, user-centric experiences. By leveraging data-driven insights and innovative storytelling, professionals in these fields build engaging, impactful connections that drive loyalty and growth, adapting swiftly to evolving trends and technologies to deliver exceptional results.

We integrate cutting-edge strategic expertise with proprietary, high-resolution data ecosystems and bespoke analytical tools, designed to align seamlessly with each client’s unique operational and contextual requirements. This fusion enables the delivery of scalable, data-driven solutions that optimize decision-making, enhance competitive positioning, and drive measurable outcomes across diverse industry verticals.

We offer simple AI learning through 6 core modules, to build competencies in artificial intelligence applications and AI Fusion Literacy. The courses cater to diverse learners, including individuals, industry professionals, organizational teams, and educational institutions across public and private sectors. Content is delivered through flexible formats: Classroom, Virtual, Workshop, TED, One-2-One Executive Training, Large Groups like Schools, and Training of Trainers.

Brand Development, App & Web Development, and UI/UX/CX expertise converge to create impactful digital experiences. Crafting authentic brand identities ensures resonance, while innovative app and web solutions deliver functionality. UI/UX/CX design prioritizes intuitive, user-focused interfaces, enhancing engagement and satisfaction. By integrating strategic storytelling with cutting-edge technology, professionals in these fields drive loyalty and growth, adapting to trends to build seamless, memorable interactions that elevate brands in a competitive digital landscape.

Case Study

Technology and Infrastructure

LEAP, the Low Emissions Analysis Platform, is a widely-used software tool for energy policy analysis and climate change mitigation assessment developed at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)


Service Optimization

Service Optimization & Brand Expansion for Visibility, Efficiency, Increased Enrolment & Global Relevance





Platform Development

Information Architecture for FCB's corporate and personal banking app UI, UX and CX development




Innovate4Cities (I4C) Conference 2024

A global event that was co-hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat


Project Management

Scope Definition and Planning, Stakeholder Collaboration, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation and Performance Tracking






Client

Stockholm Environment Institute

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) non-profit, independent research and policy institute specializing in sustainable development and environmental issues. SEI has various offices around the world, including SEI Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.

KASNEB

The Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) is a Kenyan state corporation under the National Treasury of Kenya and Economic Planning. It was established to provide examinations and certification in accounting, finance, and related fields.

First Capital Bank Plc.

First Capital Bank Malawi Plc, formerly known as First Merchant Bank Plc, is a commercial bank in Malawi. It is licensed by the Reserve Bank of Malawi, the central bank and national banking regulator. It is a subsidiary of FMB Capital Holdings.

The Global Covenant of Mayors (GCOM)

GCoM is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, built upon the commitment of over 12,500 cities and local governments. These cities hail from 6 continents and 144 countries. In total, they represent more than 1 billion people.

Safaricom Sacco (now QONA Sacco)

Qona Sacco is a Kenyan Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) that rebranded from Safaricom Sacco in November 2024. Founded in 2001 by a group of Safaricom employees, it has grown into one of Kenya’s leading financial cooperatives, with over 18,000 members and assets exceeding KES 12 billion.


Sector

Non-profit Organization

Nairobi, Stockholm, New York
SEI focuses on three key areas: energy and climate change, natural resources and ecosystems, and sustainable urbanization



MCDA / State Corporation

Nairobi - Professional Accreditation and development of syllabuses for post professional, professional, diploma and certificate examinations and certification of candidates in accountancy, finance, fraud, investigation, credit, governance and information technology.

Banking and Finance

Commercial Bank
Blantyre, Dar es Alaam, Lilongwe





Environmental and Climate Action

Non-profit
Nairobi





Savings & Credit Cooperative

SACCO, Nairobi, Kenya









Impact

Integrated Resource Planning

LEAP is fast becoming the de facto standard for countries undertaking integrated resource planning, greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation assessments, and Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) especially in the developing world.

Skilled & Qualified Workforces

Empowering individuals with valuable professional qualifications, strengthening educational institutions through accreditation and relevant curricula and contribution to a robust and ethical economy by ensuring a skilled and qualified workforce in key sectors.

Financial inclusion, Security, Digital Literacy, Customer Intimacy & Centricity

Significantly transformed finance by offering customers greater convenience, efficiency, and control through access, faster transactions, and improved financial management tools, wider reach, and valuable data insights.

Reduction of Global Emmissions

The GCOM initiative is reducing global emissions by 4.1 GtCO2e by 2050, equivalent to 80 percent of USA’s yearly GtCO2 emissions, GCoM cities are demonstrating that they are already taking action.

Financial inclusion

Having undergone significant reinvention in recent years, adapting to modern technological, economic, and social landscapes, Qona Sacco, has reaffirmed core cooperatives principles, member-centricity, and community focus. This transformation has enabled Qona to address contemporary challenges of economic inequality.

RECENT CASE STUDIES  

A critical brand transformation for Safaricom Sacco (now QONA Sacco), through a high-stakes brand refresh Having undergone significant reinvention in recent years by adopting modern tech. Visit ↗

Democratizing Healthcare 

A tech-driven solution for the highly fragmented healthcare delivery ecosystem Case Study ↗

The unfiltered stories of Blood, Sweat, Fears & Triumphs in
African Entrepreneurship.

The Founders' Battlefield — Africa’s entrepreneurship combines boundless creativity with systemic challenges. This series explores these contradictions, revealing the sweat, blood, fears, and cheers that shape the journey of African founders. This movement unites founders, media, academia, advisors, and capital experts to share stories and drive impactful change. Africa’s moment is now. By owning our stories and shaping our narrative, we can lead global entrepreneurship. Founders’ Battlefield invites every dreamer, changemaker, and entrepreneur to rise above adversity and thrive.  Watch Now ↗


Governance/Our Board

Our Board is made up of these highly accomplished and discerning leaders with extensive expertise, who guide Coogan Woods trajectory to ensure adaptability and enduring success in a complex and evolving landscape.
Dr. Wycliffe Otiso

Chairman of the Board and Advisory
Member for Compliance

Mubin Al-Haddad

Board Advisory Member
Global Markets

Mark Masai 

Board Advisory Member
Communications and Public Affairs 

Gakenia Kaiganaine

Board Advisory Member
Governance & Risk 

Governance/The Leadership Team

Coogan Woods is led by an Advisory Board, a global EXCO team and experts in key domains
John Kabii

Founder and CEO
Group Head of Strategy

Alex Kamau

Co-founder, Board Member and
Group Head of Growth

Naslah Karim

Ag. Group Head, Operations and Project Execution Quality Assurance

Millicent Charo

Group Head, Communications,
Media, PR, Digital

James Njonge

Group Head, AI Learning
and Lead NLP Engineer

Phyllis Wanjiru

Group Head, InfoSec
and Technology Enablement

Dennis Henry

Group Head, Enterprise
Architecture and Platforms

Abdul Mjomba

Solutions Architect and
Digital Transformation Lead

Expert Opinion

Trends, Insights and 
Thought Leadership

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Agri-food 

June 12, 2025

Rethinking agri-food
through tech

Globally, the agricultural sector faces mounting challenges: climate change, food insecurity, and inefficiencies in supply chains threaten livelihoods and food systems. To address these, rethinking agribusiness in Kenya and the world requires a bold shift toward sustainable practices that prioritize environmental health, social equity, and economic viability.

Communications

July 11, 2025

Communication-Centric Experiences, delivered

In an era where people and businesses are perpetually connected—whether consuming content, collaborating, or driving innovation—effective communication is the cornerstone of delivering the continuous experiences and capabilities they demand. By prioritizing clear, consistent, and strategic communication, organizations can keep audiences engaged, empowered, and positioned for success in a dynamic digital landscape.

Mobile App Trends

August 8, 2024

Predicting the next
'Super Platforms'

Identifying technologies and services poised to dominate based on current trends, user adoption, and industry shifts. Super platforms are typically all-in-one ecosystems that integrate multiple services like messaging, payments, shopping, and more, into a single, seamless interface. Here, we cue key contenders across mobile super apps, social media platforms & emerging tech infrastructures, drawing from recent developments and insights.

Online Dating

September 14, 2024

Love in the Time of Wi-Fi: How Tech is Rewiring Relationships

Technology has turned meeting people online and running relationships into a wild, wonderful, and occasionally weird adventure. From swiping right to vibing in virtual reality, the digital age is like Cupid with a keyboard and a questionable sense of humour. Let’s dive into how tech is shaking up the way we connect, flirt, and keep the spark alive in 2025, with a few chuckles along the way.

Photo by Askar Abayev: Pexels

Politics

June 30, 2024

Technology and the Future
of Kenyan Politics

Kenya stands at a critical juncture. While its economic potential is undeniable and its people resilient, the nation's progress has often been hampered by the cyclical challenges of its political landscape. Tribalism, corruption, and a lack of consistent good governance have cast long shadows, hindering sustainable development and eroding public trust. Here's how technology will come to the rescue.

Social Media

October 10, 2024

The Paradox of Social Media: From Connection to Isolation

The vision was utopian: A digital space where individuals could share their lives, ideas, and experiences, creating a more interconnected and empathetic society. Yet, over two decades later, the reality is far more complex. Social media, while still a tool for connection, has paradoxically contributed to widespread feelings of isolation, polarization, and antisocial behaviour.

Consumer Experience

April 6, 2025

The Evolution of Consumer Trust in a Post-Truth Era

Welcome to the post-truth era, where facts are as flexible as a yoga instructor, and consumer trust is rarer than a unicorn. In this wild west of misinformation, deepfakes, and polarized media shouting matches, brands are scrambling to convince us they’re not just another salesman. Buckle up as we explore how businesses can build authenticity and trust in a world where even your grandma’s cat video might be a deepfake.

E.I. vs A.I.

October 10, 2025

Why EI Will Be the Bedrock of Humanity in a Post-AI Era

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) surges like a relentless tide, reshaping industries, economies, and the very fabric of human existence, one truth stands resolute: emotional intelligence (EI)—the profound ability to navigate the turbulent waters of human emotions—will be the lighthouse guiding humanity through the uncharted seas of the post-AI era.

Humans & AI

October 10, 2024

The symbiotic power of
smart thinking and AI

The combined power of human intelligence ("smart thinking") and Artificial Intelligence (AI), stems from the understanding that today's intricate and rapidly changing global issues – from climate change and health crises to economic instability and inequality – necessitate innovative and ethical solutions.

AI Fusion: 
Four modules for organisations

1

Module 1 
Techruption

In this module, you will explore how AI catalyzes business disruption and digital transformation by enhancing efficiency, personalizing customer experiences, optimizing decision-making, and automating processes, enabling your organization to innovate, adapt, and thrive in a competitive digital landscape.

2

Module 2
Machine Learning in Business

In this module, you will develop a broad understanding of how machine learning drives business applications, exploring its transformative impact on organizational strategies, innovation, and value creation across diverse industries.

3

Module 3
Real-world AI Applications

You will explore practical AI applications across various industries, gaining deep insights into their implementation and the vital importance of designing human-centered AI systems to ensure ethical, effective, and impactful solutions that prioritize human needs and values.

4

Module 4
Leadership in  the AI Era

This module equips leaders with AI-enhanced strategic and leadership skills. On completion, you will identify the essential capabilities you and your team must develop to thrive in an AI-driven world, fostering innovation and effective decision-making.

Pricing Table

Module 1

19 $ PER PERSON PER DAY
  • The digital-first environment
    and AI-driven disruption
  • The evolution and integration of AI in organizations
  • Strategies for using AI
    to create value
  • Ethical issues, trust, privacy, and governance considerations
Book Module

Module 2

29 $ PER PERSON PER DAY
  • Economic perspectives on
    Big Data and AI trends
  • ML models (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement, and deep learning)
  • Strengths and limitations of machine learning approaches
  • Building competitive advantage
    and value through AI
Book Module

Module 3

39 $ PER PERSON PER DAY
  • AI use cases, and
    Insights from various sectors
  • Strategies for building AI systems that drive value and growth
  • Human-AI collaboration and prioritizing a human-first approach
  • AI’s influence across organizational functions
Book Module

Module 4

49 $ PER PERSON PER DAY
  • Strategic leadership skills for the AI age and Driving digital transformation
  • Organizational impacts
    of digital technologies
  • Stakeholder management
    and leading organizational change
  • Inspiring and managing teams
    in a digital environment
Book Module

AI Literacy
Simple, no IT knowledge required

AIML Certified

AI Machine Learning (AIML) Module
—
Equips learners with skills to build and apply machine learning models for predictive and analytical tasks

$119.99

  • Predictive Analytics
  • Classification
  • Regression
  • Clustering
  • Anomaly Detection
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Practical Component
BOOK MODULE

AINLP Certified

AI Natural Language Processing (AINLP) Module
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Enables learners to develop and deploy NLP systems for text and speech processing, emphasizing Kenya’s multilingual context

$125.00

  • Text Analytics
  • Language Translation
  • Chatbots and Conversational AI
  • Speech Recognition
  • Text-to-Speech
  • Named Entity Recognition (NER)
  • Question Answering
  • Practical Component
BOOK MODULE

AIVO Certified

AI Visualization & Optical (AIVO) Module
—
Trains learners to analyze and interpret visual data using AI techniques

$75.00

  • Image Recognition
  • Object Detection
  • Image Segmentation
  • Facial Recognition
  • Video Analytics
  • Practical Component
BOOK MODULE

AIISA Certified

AI Industry-Specific Applications (AIISA) Module
—
Tailored AI solutions for key industries, with practical applications in Kenyan contexts

$150.00

  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Retail and E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Government and Public Sector
  • Education
  • Practical Component
BOOK MODULE

AIES Certified

AI Enabling Services (AIES) Module
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Prepares learners to implement and manage AI solutions, focusing on strategy, ethics & deployment

$100.00

  • AI Consulting and Strategy
  • AI Platform and Infrastructure
  • Data Engineering
  • AI Ethics and Governance
  • AI Training and Education
  • AI Model Deployment and Monitoring
  • Custom AI Software Development
  • Practical Component
BOOK MODULE

AIaaS Certified

AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) Module
—
Trains learners to leverage AI-as-a-Service platforms to deliver scalable AI solutions with minimal infrastructure 

$82.99

  • Introduction to AIaaS
  • Pre-built AI Models
  • Integration with Applications
  • Scalability and Cost Management
  • Security and Compliance
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Component
BOOK MODULE
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