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Shadrack Matata

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Shadrack Matata
Occupation(s)	Electrical engineer, software developer, columnist
Employer	Moi University
Website	https://bio.link/matata

Shadrack Matata is a Kenyan electrical engineer, software developer, and columnist. He is affiliated with Moi University in the Department of Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering.^[1] He is also noted as a co-founder of Record Media Group PLC, the parent company of Record TV Kenya and Record News.^[2][3]

Matata studied electrical and telecommunications engineering at Moi University, where he later joined the academic staff. His research interests include power systems, renewable energy integration, and software applications in engineering.^[4]

Matata lectures at Moi University and has published research papers in the field of power systems, focusing on stability analysis, grid integration, and emerging energy technologies.^[5] His academic work has been cited in studies on energy efficiency and grid reliability.

Outside academia, Matata is a software developer who has contributed open-source projects, including e-commerce integration tools published on GitHub.^[6] His tools have been used by small and medium enterprises in East Africa.

Matata is also active in media and technology writing. He has authored opinion and analysis articles on emerging technologies, digital transformation, and African innovation for outlets including Techweez.^[7] His writings are also syndicated on Muck Rack.^[8]

Matata co-founded Record Media Group PLC, which operates Record TV Kenya and Record News digital platforms.^[9] The company has expanded into regional broadcasting and online journalism, becoming a recognized media outlet in East Africa.

Matata has spoken at technology conferences in Kenya and has contributed to discussions on the role of engineering and digital innovation in East Africa’s development.^[10] He has been profiled in Kenyan media for his work in bridging technology, academia, and media entrepreneurship.^[11]