Wakanow.com Appoints Fifi Rurangwa as Business Development Manager for East Africa
Lagos, Nigeria
In alignment with the milestone market entry, the Wakanow.com GCEO announced the appointment of Josephine Fifi Rurangwa as the Business Development Manager for East Africa, spearheading initiatives to provide exceptional end to end travel deals, including flight booking, visa assistance, hotel reservation, protocol services, airport transfers (Wakanow Ride), and travel insurance.
In her reaction to the appointment, Rurangwa stated, “I am honoured to lead Wakanow’s business development efforts in East Africa. This region holds immense potential, and I am excited to leverage my experience and expertise to ensure that Wakanow becomes the preferred travel partner for individuals and organizations in Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.”
She affirmed that: “As a company dedicated to prioritising customer satisfaction, Wakanow.com is committed to democratising travel for Africans. One of the many ways we demonstrate this dedication is through our Pay Small Small (PSS) offering, which allows our customers to access funds when needed, removing financial obstacles to booking flights on Wakanow.com”.
She added that: “We are actively forging partnerships with local businesses, tour operators, and hospitality establishments, which will not only benefit our customers but also contribute to the local economy and tourism sector”.
Fifi Josephine Rurangwa, appointed as the Business Development Manager for East Africa, brings a wealth of experience to this role. With a decade-long career in the travel industry, she has served in various capacities. Her previous positions at Wakanow.com where she served as Head of Africa Expansion combined with her deep knowledge of the East Africa business landscape, equipped her with valuable insights into driving growth in the region.
As Wakanow ventures into East Africa, the company anticipates achieving new milestones under Josephine Rurangwa’s leadership, reinforcing its commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and innovation in the region. East African travellers can look forward to a seamless and enriching travel experience, guided by Wakanow’s dedication to making travel easy and accessible to all.
Founded in 2008, Wakanow has rapidly grown to become a one-stop platform for travel enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive suite of services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, travel insurance, airport transfers, vacation packages, visa assistance, and more. With a commitment to excellence, Wakanow has consistently set industry standards, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance the overall travel experience. Wakanow.com now operates beyond its founding country Nigeria, expanding to Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, UAE and the UK.
