Kenya

Vincent Oduor Auka is an Electrical Technician at the Technology Development Center in Nairobi and is also a Youth Counselor trained at Women Fighting Aids In Kenya (WOFAK). Vincent has worked with an NGO named The Association of People With Aids In Kenya (TAPWAK). Vincent Oduor Auka is currently working with young people in the… read more »

Splendour Atsango has over two years of experience in the community development sector, specifically focusing on educating children aged between 5-14 years with computer training. Splendour is a 4th-year student at Kibabii University in Kenya studying for a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and majoring in Software Engineering. Splendour is driven by her belief in economically… read more »

Neville Omondi Aoko is the founder, director and chief technical officer at Nevilletech. His information systems and technology firm concentrates mainly in network engineering, consultancy, training, supply, commissioning and implementation of IT infrastructure and applications. He is a holds various associate degrees, certifications and partnership program diplomas from leading IT vendors across the globe. Upon… read more »

Dorice Habwe Andetse advocates for the rights of people with disabilities and has over four years’ experience in disability rights, community development, and motivational speaking. Currently, she works as an assistant fundraising and public relations officer at the Kenya Society for the Blind. She manages three projects focused on economic empowerment for people with disabilities…. read more »

Erick Amunga has over six years’ experience in community health care, particularly in the area of reproductive health. He is currently a maternal health consultant at Kakamega County Referral Hospital in Western Kenya, where he manages ailments attributed to reproduction and feto-maternal medicine. Erick is also a research consultant, developing topics, designs, and research methods… read more »

Walid Ahmed Ali has over six years of experience working with community based organizations as a civic leader and as community resource person. Currently, he serves as Chairman and Social Scientist with Lamu Youth Alliance. His work focuses on respecting diversity and promoting human rights to ensure human suffering is reduced. Walid is pursuing a… read more »

Jeanette is a medical doctor from Kenya with postgraduate training in public health. She currently works at the School of Medicine of the University of Nairobi managing a CDC-funded project established to support health care worker training in Kenya. Jeanette Akinyi Dawa is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in vaccine epidemiology and is a 2015… read more »

Esther Adhiambo Ogol has over seven years’ experience in community development with an emphasis on water, sanitation, and hygiene. She is currently a research consultant, working on water and sanitation program projects for the World Bank. Recently, she worked as a team leader in Kenya on an innovative program, Football for Water (F4W – Football… read more »

Lorna Abwonji has been a fashion designer and sole proprietor for her fashion brand, Mia Mara Creations, for eight years. Prior to that she worked as a fashion brand manager on another fashion brand, helping to set it up and establish it as a successful fashion retail store. Christine Lorna Abwonji hopes to see the… read more »

Jackson Abuli has worked in the public sector for the last 10 years in various capacities. He champions the cause of farming communities in Kenya. He is the former county agribusiness development officer in local county government. Jackson is keen that agribusiness plays a key role in improving the livelihoods of communities. Jackson Sianje Abuli… read more »

Suhaila Aboud has over ten years of experience in gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response. Currently, Suhaila is a clinical management of rape (CMR) specialist at the United Nations Population Fund in Kenya, where she is part of a global GBV emergency roving team. She leads the GBV medical response in multiple countries, focusing on… read more »

Adhan Sheikh, 25 years old, is the owner of Sinai Company Limited, which started in 2013. The company imports food commodities and has trucks for local distribution. Adhan is the key decision-maker, able to analyze problems and take quick, responsible action. With his three-year experience of working with cattle and hard-working cattlemen, Adhan has now… read more »

Fatma Abdalla has over 10 years’ experience in finance, administration, and management. Currently, Fatma is vice chairperson of the Lamu County Public Service board, where she advises County Government at policy level on human resource management and development, appointing persons to act in office, and promoting and evaluating compliance with the values and principles of… read more »

Simeon Mulama was born in Homa Bay of a cop father, which meant the movements in his life will be in abundant. Simon Mulma attended his early childhood education in Kariobangi at Catholic Church, and his primary school at Dr Agrey Primary school sitting his KCPE in 1992. He was later to Join Kakamega high… read more »

Jacqueline Mebur has over 6 years’ experience as an engineer in deployment, integration, and support of mobile core technologies and IP Networks. Currently, Jacqueline is a Senior Products Officer for Social Innovation at Safaricom Limited, where she focuses on utilizing technology for development and deployment of innovative products that provide solutions in disaster management, diversity… read more »