What is The Ndege Group?

The Ndege Group, formally known as Africa’s Sovereign Development Trust (ASDT), is Africa's first Sovereign Development Trust. Domiciled in The Seychelles and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, it is a pioneering force dedicated to reshaping Africa's socio-economic trajectory. The name 'Ndege,' derived from Swahili, symbolises both a bird's freedom and an aircraft's power to transcend boundaries, reflecting the Trust's ethos: visionary in outlook, yet grounded in pragmatic action. The Ndege Group aims to catalyse Africa's self-sufficiency, drive prosperity through sustainable investments, and enhance its global competitiveness leveraging advanced technologies and ethical investment.

Who founded The Ndege Group?

The Ndege Group was founded by David Okiki Amayo Jr., also known as Trevor. He currently serves as the Founder, Chairman, and Settlor of The Ndege Group, Africa’s Sovereign Development Trust (ASDT), guiding its strategic direction and overarching vision.

What principles guide The Ndege Group?

The Ndege Group is firmly guided by The African Charter, a document affirming a permanent commitment to Africa's sovereignty, justice, and collective dignity. Its foundational principles include:

• Africa’s Sovereignty: Ensuring Africa's natural wealth is the sovereign inheritance of its people, managed with integrity for perpetual benefit.

• A Borderless Economy: Aspiring to a cohesive economic space where trade and cultural exchange thrive while respecting national sovereignties.

• Unified Currency: Supporting the development of a unified African currency to enhance stability and foster independence.

• Infrastructure for Transformation: A commitment to building essential infrastructure across transport, education, healthcare, and energy for equitable access.

• Ethical Governance: Grounding African governance in transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, prioritising citizen welfare.

• Environmental and Cultural Stewardship: Enshrining the protection of Africa’s ecosystems and cultural heritage as essential to its identity.

• Principled Partnerships: Inviting collaboration with international allies who respect Africa's sovereignty, share its ethical values, and commit to sustainable development aligned with African priorities.

What are its major projects?

The Ndege Group operates across three distinct flagship investment verticals, each serving as a catalyst for Africa's industrial revolution and socio-economic transformation:

• Ndege Aerospace: Revolutionising air freight, telecommunications, and defence capabilities, including the Ndege Aerodrome PPP.

• Ndege MarketPlace: A blockchain-based platform fostering transparent trade and economic integration.

• The Ndege Foundation: Dedicated to synergistic development finance and philanthropic initiatives.

Beyond these core verticals, major projects from the 2025-2035 Project Portfolio include:

• United African Defence Force (UADF): A seminal initiative to unify the continent's fifty-four sovereign nations under a robust defence apparatus, incorporating capacity building, training facilities, and modern equipment.

• OmniGaza: A proprietary blockchain-based platform by ASDT, specifically designed for comprehensive trading, project finance, and project management. Its cloud-based computing capabilities are currently powered by an owner-operated supercomputer, with plans for an upgrade to a quantum computer by 2030.

What is OmniGaza?

OmniGaza is a cutting-edge blockchain platform developed by The Ndege Group. It is specifically engineered to guarantee unparalleled transparency and rigorous accountability in the intricate processes of project management and financial syndication across the continent. OmniGaza underpins and catalyses sustainable development projects, ensuring secure listing of projects, transparent due diligence, KYC-verified partner identification, efficient fund syndication, and milestone-based disbursement and monitoring of funds. It prioritises African data sovereignty and governance.

How can one get involved?

The Ndege Group extends a profound invitation to sovereign governments, esteemed ministries of defence & foreign affairs, and global collaborative partners to actively engage in shaping and actualising its transformative vision. Potential staff, beneficiaries, impact investors, strategic partners, project leads, suppliers, service providers and valued clients are encouraged to complete our KYC form, selecting your anticipated relationship with ASDT therein. You can also contact us directly via email at hello@thendegegroup.com or by phone at +254 799 504 111. Alternatively, you may utilise the contact form available on our website.

What are recent developments?

Recent significant developments for The Ndege Group (ASDT) include:

• Announcing a series of inter-military symposiums to lay the foundational framework for a United African Defence Force (UADF) and a harmonised approach for a unified African maritime border, with the first pivotal symposium slated for Johannesburg, South Africa, in November 2025.

• Securing a gold mine in Uganda through a merger and acquisition exercise underway with Chinese investors.

• Syndicating $300 million for an upcycling and renewable energy project in Nigeria.

• Engaging three African armies on secondments and the establishment of training facilities to form the UADF.

• Being welcomed to high-level development finance discussions with influential entities from the UK, US, China and Russia.

• The continued development and implementation of the OmniGaza blockchain platform to ensure transparency in project finance.

Where is it based?

The Ndege Group (ASDT) is formally domiciled in The Seychelles as a trust. Its main operational headquarters is strategically located in Nairobi, Kenya, which serves as its primary hub for continental operations.

What is the Board of Trustees’ role?

The Board of Trustees plays a critical oversight role, ensuring the perpetual adherence to The Ndege Group's foundational mandate and the principles enshrined in The African Charter. They hold robust fiduciary responsibilities, overseeing all operations, making strategic decisions, and safeguarding the Trust's assets to ensure its long-term mission and ethical conduct. The Settlor also holds specific, limited reserved powers within the governance framework.

How does it ensure transparency?

Transparency and rigorous accountability are cornerstone principles for The Ndege Group. This is primarily ensured through:

• Mandatory Annual Audits: Regular, independent audits to verify financial integrity and operational compliance.

• Comprehensive Impact Reporting: Transparent reporting on project progress and societal impact.

• Zero-Tolerance Policy: A strict stance against undue external interference or corruption.

• OmniGaza Blockchain Platform: The use of OmniGaza, a cutting-edge blockchain platform, which is specifically engineered to guarantee unparalleled transparency and rigorous accountability in all aspects of project management and financial syndication.