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Joe Gachira

Founder & Lead Consultant

Joe Gachira

Founder & Lead Consultant

Mr Gachira, is a certified leadership trainer. He is passionate about changing the Leadership narrative in Africa through raising transformational leaders and entrepreneurs! He holds a B.Com. Degree in Accounting from Kenyatta University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is currently pursuing an MBA in Corporate Management & Governance at KCA University. His expertise lies in building effective accounting systems and designing disruptive leadership and entrepreneurship training programs. Gachira is adept in project management and has a proven track record spearheading the implementation of nationwide, multifaceted projects. He is a savvy negotiator known for strong business development skills and an innate ability to build high-performance teams. Joe was awarded by Y-Gap (Spark Kenya) as the change-maker of the year 2014 for his contribution to raising leaders and creating opportunities for youth in Kenya. He is also an associate fellow at the Royal Commonwealth Society.

Eugine Okanda

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Eugine Okanda

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Stephen Eugine Okanda is a visionary leader and Kenya's United Nations Youth Representative, championing Meaningful Youth Engagement, Peace & Security, and Youth Employment across global platforms. He is the Co- Founder and Executive Director of Inuka Leadership Africa, a youth-led movement that has mentored and trained over 25,000 young people across 17 countries and all 47 counties in Kenya. An award-winning author of four books and a sought-after speaker, Okanda has delivered powerful keynotes at the UN General Assembly in New York, UN House in Dar es Salaam, and national forums like the International Day of Democracy at KICC. With a Biochemistry degree from Kenyatta University and pursuing a Master’s in Theology at Africa International University, he fuses academic rigor with spiritual depth. He’s been trained by top institutions including Strathmore Business School and the Kenya School of Government.

Peter (Pete) Kariuki

Co-Founder & Lead Trainer

Peter (Pete) Kariuki

Co-Founder & Lead Trainer

Pete holds a Bachelors degree in Computer engineering from Kenyatta University. A natural-born leader, Pete has a plethora of experience in several training programs. Peter Kariuki has a passion for young people and believes Africa’s future success lies in their hands. In line with this vision, he is the Co-founder of Inuka Leadership Africa. He also helped pioneer a campus movement called This Generation; which disciples students across various campuses in Kenya. He has also authored 'Chapter One' , a leadership handbook for prefects in high schools.

John Njoroge

Co-Founder & Strategic Partnerships Lead

John Njoroge

Co-Founder & Strategic Partnerships Lead

John is a highly skilled project and people manager with over 15 years of experience leading teams and projects, and building valuable partnerships, John has been a general, project, and relationships manager in different local and Pan-African companies and organizations. John has worked for over a decade in both mainstream and digital media in Kenya and has advanced knowledge in developing creative concepts, managing multicultural teams, and diverse projects. John excels at: Leadership and people management skills Managing creative digital projects from ideation to implementation. Simplifying complex concepts to simple human-centered concepts Developing strategies and innovative solutions to address complex issues In addition to his experience and wide networks in East African media and religious circles, John has a strong educational background in innovation and systems thinking from his engineering training background and a passion for furthering social and economic transformation in Africa among the Now and the Next Generation of Leaders. John is passionate about holistic youth development and his interests include, Motorsport, Behavioral Psychology, Music, Reading, and Travel.

Advisory Board Members

Ngibuini (Gibbs) Mwaura

Ngibuini (Gibbs) Mwaura

Ngibuini holds a bachelors degree in Computer Science from Nazarene University and a Masters degree in divinity from the International Leadership University. He is also pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge. He is a founder and director of Activate Foundation Ltd; a youth organization that develops and implements youth curriculums and programs. He designs learning products, manages highly scalable programs and leads cross-cultural teams with an emphasis on ed-tech and business in Africa. He is an experienced Program / Project Manager, Learning Specialist, Training and Facilitation Professional, Team and Business Leader. His expertise is in Experiential learning, Simulated learning, Learning Apprenticeships, Bootcamps, Curriculum Development, Remote and Blended learning, EdTech / Learning Tech. Management. Gibbs is very passionate about communicating effectively to youth in a way that is effective and ensures measurable and sustainable transformation. His life's mission is to develop young transformational leaders who will effect change in their spaces.

Harold (Harry) Angila

Harold (Harry) Angila

Harold holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from Kenyatta University. He brings with him a unique and exciting style of facilitation and team building techniques. He is the founder and managing director of Ultra Events, an experiential learning company in Kenya. His intellectual curiosity and fun-centric approaches have earned him a reputation for conceptualizing innovative training programs and corporate events that accelerate organization learning and elevate employee engagement. He is very passionate about ensuring that youth voice and choice is represented in all of the projects that he undertakes. Mr. Angila affirms that leadership development of the youth is the answer to Africa’s challenges. His action mantra is derived from a Swahili saying, “Kusema na Kutenda” , which means doing what you say you will do.

Carolyne (Kesh) Kaye

Carolyne (Kesh) Kaye

Caroline holds a BSC degree in Community Resource Management and Public Health from Kenyatta University and a Higher Diploma in HRM from the college of human resources management. Her creative, out-of-the-box thinking makes her a great asset to the team. Her experience in the hospitality and technology industries gives her an upper hand in strategic HRM & BizOps. She is a strategist and tactical thinker who believes organizations don't rise to the level of their goals, they fall to the level of their Leadership, Operations, and HR systems. To that end, she has earned her trident in streamlining operations and implementing companywide HR initiatives for an array of top-tier local and multinational brands. Carolyne is passionate about providing youth with the resources they need to actualize their dreams. She stands at the front lines for all things personal and organizational development. Her dream is to saturate Africa with legendary, incorruptible change-makers. When this ‘Lord of The Rings’ aficionado is not busy attending to BizOps at Inuka, ask her to go mountain climbing with you and she will say ‘see you at the top!’.

Peris Wambui

Peris Wambui

Peris is a Harvard certified Strategy execution specialist. She holds a bachelor of Business Management degree from Moi University. She is currently a Senior Manager, Strategy and Performance at HFC. Peris brings unique a strategic, planning and performance evaluation gained within the service industry spanning over 10 years. Her experience in the “Big 4” accounting firms gives her an edge in successful strategy implementation that has seen her earn several accolades. Peris is passionate about transformation of both people and organizations. She strongly believes that when you have clarity of purpose and you manage your top-line i.e. people and resources the success of the bottom line will follow – profit, growth etc. Peris is fondly known as Madam Excellence because she has confidence that everybody is capable of something better.

Associates

Wendy Loyce

Lead - Communication & PR

Wendy Loyce

Lead - Communication & PR

Wendy Loyce is a seasoned dynamic and purpose-driven communications professional with a strong foundation in journalism and media, backed with years of hands-on experience across diverse sectors—including mainstream media, the NGO space, corporate communications, and digital media. Her career journey reflects a deep commitment to strategic communication and creating impactful narratives that inform, engage, and inspire. She has built a track record in driving visibility, shaping public discourse, and building authentic brand communication strategies. Beyond her professional communications work, Wendy is deeply passionate about youth empowerment, leadership development, and public speaking. She has mentored and supported the personal and career development of young professionals—helping them unlock their potential, discover their purpose, and navigate their leadership journey with confidence. Her passion for leadership training stems from a firm belief that young people hold the key to Africa’s transformation. She is committed to nurturing the next generation of changemakers by creating platforms where they can grow, lead, and thrive. Wendy is known for her authenticity, relatability, and ability to connect with audiences. She continues to use her voice, experience, and influence to champion transformative leadership and meaningful communication.

Ian Gregory

Lead - Programs

Ian Gregory

Lead - Programs

Ian is a visionary leader and certified corporate trainer transforming Africa's emerging leadership landscape through strategic communication and storytelling. With a foundation in Journalism and Mass Communication, he has evolved into a multifaceted strategist who catalyzes growth across diverse sectors. His distinguished career includes serving as Kenya's UNESCO O3 Student Representative and delivering transformational results in both NGO and corporate environments. As Programs Officer for an international organization, he orchestrated complex nationwide projects, later advancing to Business Development and Partnerships Executive role where he implemented innovative growth strategies. At his core, Ian is dedicated to inspiring Africa's next generation of leaders. Through mentorship, organizational development, and compelling storytelling, he transforms mindsets and equips young Africans with tools to build visionary, sustainable, and resilient communities. His unique approach combines strategic thinking with passionate advocacy, creating leadership development models that address Africa's pressing challenges while nurturing the continent's greatest asset – its youth.

Ednah Samba

Lead - Events & Civic Engagement

Ednah Samba

Lead - Events & Civic Engagement

Ednah Samba is an experienced administrator, trained Psychologist and author with five years of experience in the Non-Governmental Organization space. With her background in Psychology, she has efficiently led Trusts and Projects leveraging on organizational cultures and maximizing team dynamics. Her solid administrative functioning and project management skills have seen her rise to her current role as Head of Scholars, Kenyan chapter of Aiducation International. Ednah is passionate about career and organizational development which led her to publish her book, The Graduate in 2022 and later release the second edition in 2024, equipping young professionals and budding entrepreneurs with relevant industry-ready skills. Her growing expertise in advocacy, public speaking, and event planning have allowed her unique opportunities in the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) as Governance co-convener, participant in the and previously as deputy executive director at Unlock Young Leaders Summit. Ednah is keen on her personal development and therefore trained as Cohort 2020 Transformational Leadership training (TL on Demand by Ford Taylor), Lead Yourself Academy by DierkeHouben Leadeship Academy, Beyond Success course by John C. Maxwell, and Faith Driven Entrepreneurship. In her freetime, Ednah is involved in professional biking and training, cycling, and speaking to fresh graduates on interview preparation. She travels every often as part of experiencing new culture, learning new languages and networking. She graduated with a second class upper, Bachelors of Psychology with IT from Maseno University and is currently a Master of Business Administration student.

Stephen Siloma

Lead - IT & Digital Learning

Stephen Siloma

Lead - IT & Digital Learning

Siloma Stephen is a tech visionary and digital transformation advocate committed to unlocking the potential of rural youth through innovation, mentorship, and purposeful education. With over a decade of experience spanning web development, digital marketing, and IT systems management, Siloma now leads one of Kenya’s most transformative community-based tech initiatives, The Digital Moran. As the founder of Digital Moran, Siloma is redefining what it means to be rural and empowered. Through a unique blend of grassroots mentorship, practical training, and job placement via the Digital Moran Academy and Agency, he is building a bridge between underprivileged communities and the global digital economy. His leadership has empowered hundreds of youth in marginalized areas, especially in Maasailand, equipping them with skills in web development, branding, digital freelancing, and emerging technologies like AI. His journey from corporate corridors to rural classrooms reflects his deep belief in purpose over prestige. After years in the formal sector, Siloma relocated to the village to invest fully in the potential he saw in youth often overlooked by mainstream systems. His work now focuses on building a Silicon Savannah in the heart of Maasailand an ecosystem of opportunity powered by local talent. Siloma is passionate about equitable digital access, human-first design, and mentorship that goes beyond skill-building to mindset transformation. He continues to be a voice for youth who feel unseen, unheard, and stuck in systems that were never built for them. His vision is simple but powerful: to prove that the next global innovators, designers, and developers can rise not from cities, but from villages.

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