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// Fear is the mind-killer — Frank Herbert, Dune
Lenny Kidavi · Independent Developer · CS Student · Product Builder
name: Lenny Kidavi
alias: Lenny Navwani
title: Independent Developer & CS Student
university: Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)
degree: BSc Computer Science — 2025–2028
location: Lang'ata, Nairobi, Kenya
status: Available for freelance projects and internships
focus: Full-Stack Web Products · Machine Learning Engineering"I design and build products end to end, and I'm working toward machine learning engineering."
SHIPPED WITH
COURSEWORK & EXPERIMENTS
CURRENTLY LEARNING
| Mission | Intel | Stack | Realm |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartChama | 🏆 Hackathon-winning digital savings & loan platform for Kenyan chama groups — M-Pesa tracking, Merry-Go-Round, smart contracts | Next.js, TypeScript, Solidity, Ethereum | Atreides |
| Saka | Inquiry-first marketplace connecting Nairobi households with verified local trades — zero commission, direct M-Pesa | Next.js 14, Supabase, Google Maps, Zustand | Atreides |
| Gikuyu Translator | AI translation from English & Kiswahili into Gikuyu — preserving language for learners, families & communities | Next.js, Gemini API, ElevenLabs API | Fremen |
| NeuroGrowth | Client site for AI engineering studio in Nairobi building automation & prediction systems for African businesses | Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS | Corrino |
| Portfolio | Personal portfolio & design system — Dune-themed, accessible, responsive | Next.js 14, Tailwind, TypeScript | Atreides |
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│ 🏆 1st Place — Red, White & Build · U.S. Embassy Kenya · Feb 2026 │
│ Project: SmartChama · Prize: $1,000 │
│ Team: Lenny Kidavi, Rachael, Shilla, Nanjoli │
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│ 🥈 2nd Place — Beorchild Hackathon · Online · 2026 │
│ Project: SmartChama │
│ Team: Lenny Kidavi, Rachael, Shilla │
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║ House Atreides — Lenny Kidavi ║
║ Lang'ata, Nairobi · Status: Operational ║
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Designed with precision · The spice must flow