Tinashe was born and raised in Zimbabwe, graduating from the University of Zimbabwe with a BSc in Civil Engineering. Filled with a passion for water resources and infrastructure development, Tinashe joined Freyssinet International, a construction company that is currently rehabilitating the Kariba Dam, one of the largest in the world by capacity and serves as a major source of income for Zimbabwe and Zambia as it is located on the Zambezi River bordering the two countries. This experience deepened Tinashe's appreciation of water management especially when combating the effects of climate change.

Having navigated some challenges himself while in school, Tinashe also has a keen interest in the provision of education for all children without financial bottlenecks.

Tinashe is an Oxford-Oak Zimbabwe scholar.