Lead Instructor – Leadership Academy, Nice Place Foundation Jancan Limo is an educator and certified facilitator empowering marginalized communities through transformative education and leadership development. As Lead Instructor at Nice Place Foundation, he mentors girls to challenge harmful cultural practices and lead community change. With over a decade of experience, Jancan specializes in gender-responsive pedagogy, curriculum development, mentorship, and community-based … Read More
Richard Manyara
Project Manager, Orione Community Training Centre Richard Manyara is a seasoned humanitarian strategist and project manager with over a decade of experience in education, disability inclusion, and community empowerment. He leads multi-sectoral projects as Project Manager at Orione Community Training Centre and serves on the Advisory Board for Equity for Access – Germany. With a Bachelor of Commerce and extensive … Read More
Mackline Makori
School Principal, PCEA Kimuka Girls Secondary School Mackline Makori is a dedicated educator and advocate for girls’ education in underserved areas of Kenya. As the principal of PCEA Kimuka Girls Secondary School, she leads with a focus on ensuring equitable access to education and student well-being. With a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Kenyatta University and professional training in education, … Read More
Queenter Mbori
Executive Director, Association of Media Women in Kenya Queenter Mbori is an award-winning multimedia journalist, mentor, and certified media trainer with over 12 years of experience across Kenya and East Africa. She has held editorial roles at The Standard Group, Mwananchi Communications, and Bang! Magazine, where she pioneered a Gender Desk, innovative mentorship programs, and anti-sexual harassment policies. As Executive … Read More
Irene Mosioma
Program Manager, Grassroot Nest for Innovation and Change Irene Mosioma is a gender advocate and community development leader with over seven years of experience advancing early childhood education, women’s economic empowerment, and childcare policy reform. At Grassroot Nest for Innovation and Change Africa, she leads initiatives focused on strengthening childcare systems, advancing gender-transformative policies, and improving access to quality education … Read More
Glain Naneu Kimer
Founder and Executive Director, Omom Elite CBO Glain Naneu Kimer is a passionate aviator, gender advocate, and the Founder of Omom Elite CBO, an organization that works to dismantle harmful social norms and promote inclusive opportunities for marginalized groups in Kajiado County. With a degree in Civil Aviation Management and over 100 logged flight hours, she’s on track to become … Read More
Grace Nansamba
Program Assistant, Horn of Africa Youth Network Grace Nansamba is a gender specialist, youth advocate and policy advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), deeply committed to advancing gender equity, youth participation, and social justice through evidence-based policy engagement. She leads the SRHR Pillar at the Horn of Africa Youth Network (HoAYN), where she coordinates policy advocacy strategies, … Read More
Ruth Nanjekho Wafubwa
Researcher, Population Council-Kenya Ruth Nanjekho Wafubwa is an educator, researcher, and gender equity advocate. At Population Council–Kenya, she leads the Evidence for Gender and Education Resource (EGER-Kenya) initiative, generating and translating evidence to inform gender-responsive education policy and programs. Ruth holds a PhD in Educational Sciences, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor’s in Education. Her work focuses … Read More
Kelvin Thuku Ndungu
Programme Director, Ngong Road Children’s Foundation Kelvin Thuku Ndungu is a nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience in the sector. As Programme Director at Ngong Road Children’s Foundation, he leads efforts to transform lives through education, mentorship, and economic empowerment for vulnerable children in Nairobi. Kelvin is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Management and Leadership and holds prior academic … Read More
Dr. Charles Omwanza
Senior Principal Lecturer/Ag. Deputy Director, Research and Consultancy, Kenya Education Management Institute Dr. Charles Omwanza is a distinguished scholar, educator, researcher, and program management expert with a strong commitment to advancing social justice, education, and equity by creating inclusive and sustainable systems that empower women, girls, and gender non-conforming people to thrive. With over 14 years of experience, he has … Read More