About Our Mission & Vision
Valhko is an agentic AI lab designing autonomous systems that power the future of work, learning, and sustainability — starting in Africa and scaling globally. Our mission is to unlock human potential by deploying intelligent tools that respond to the realities of transitioning economies and labor markets.
We partner with local governments, enterprises, and development actors to accelerate progress through agent-powered platforms and digital infrastructure. From career navigation to workforce upskilling, we’re building tools that drive scalable, inclusive, and future-ready development.
Our core functions include:
-> Building agent-powered platforms like Arya for career mobility
-> Launching localized technical acceleration and reskilling programs
-> Developing embedded APIs for HR systems and public platforms
-> Supporting governments with AI-driven labor market intelligence
-> Accelerating access to digital infrastructure for public benefit
-> Advancing climate resilience through AI-powered planning tools
Our work is deeply aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly on education, employment, and climate action.
We believe that Africa is not just adapting to global change — it’s helping lead it.
Our story
Valhko was founded by Joseph Henry Nkeng, a Cameroonian engineer and finance expert with two decades of experience across Europe and Africa. Raised amidst the structural challenges of energy poverty and underemployment, Henry built Valhko as a vehicle to tackle these systems at scale — through the lens of agentic technology and a commitment to equitable progress.
What began as a mission rooted in climate and infrastructure has evolved into a lab creating autonomous systems that empower people, reshape markets, and strengthen resilience in regions often overlooked by traditional tech.
Our team brings together technologists, designers, researchers, and strategists with a shared belief: Africa’s next era of transformation will be built with intelligence — autonomous, adaptive, and agentic.
Why was Valhko created?
We are reimagining development as something built—not just funded. We design intelligent infrastructure that’s usable, scalable, and aligned with how people actually live and work. By bridging AI innovation with African realities, we enable both communities and institutions to leap ahead —intentionally, sustainably, and autonomously.
Whether it's powering transitions for thousands of displaced workers or helping governments design more responsive labor strategies, our platforms bring the future within reach.
Let’s build it together.
Meet our team members
Expertise, Professionalism and Determination.
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Wissal Amri
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Abdelmoughit El Hassani
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Mohamed Amine El Abidi
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Mohamed Amine Moumen
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Ismail Lahbari
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Abdelkrim Dakouan
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Oussama Samhani
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Aïssa Zerrad
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Saad Aboulhoda
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Khalid Elbouari
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Joseph Henry Nkeng
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Walid Hbabou
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Sara El-otmani
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Lyle Michael Oliver
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Sana Maghraoui
Building Agentic Infrastructure for a Sustainable and Prosperous Future.
Our values
Everyday we strive to adhere to these guiding principles:
Innovation
Championing creative, advanced and transformative solutions, pushing boundaries to stay at the forefront of the industry through innovation.
Integrity
Valhko embodies unwavering character, conducting business with unwavering ethics and advocating for exemplary governance practices.
Excellence
Consistently delivering services that surpass client expectations, ensuring exceptional quality and user or client satisfaction.
Team Work
Fostering strategic partnerships to collectively pursue a sustainable vision of development, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Resilience
Valhko demonstrates remarkable resilience and perseverance in executing its duties and responsibilities, overcoming challenges and delivering results.
Trust
Cultivating and nurturing trust with clients and stakeholders, establishing a solid foundation of reliability and confidence.