Speakers

CHIEF GUEST

Anne Wang’ombe-PS State Department of Gender

Ms. Anne Wang’ombe is the Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action in the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage in the Republic of Kenya.

Ms. Wang’ombe is an accomplished leader with a proven track record in public service and a deep commitment to advancing the rights of marginalized communities. She has been instrumental in shaping policies and programs that address critical issues related to gender equity.

CRAWN Trust Host

Daisy Amdany- Executive Director, CRAWN Trust

Daisy is a governance, development and women rights specialist and activist with several years’ experience working in the field. As the Executive Director of Crawn Trust… Read More

Partners

Prof. Wanjiku Kabira-Leader of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Hub

Prof. Wanjiku Mukabi Kabira is the Leader of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Hub and the Director of African Women Studies Centre (AWSC), UON,University of Nairobi. Prof. Kabira , ..Read More

Diana Gichengu- Executive Director, TISA

Diana Gichengo is the Executive Director, The Institute of Social Accountability, ( TISA). She is an Advocate of the High Court, with a wealth of experience in governance
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Peter Hadwen-Director for Africa and the Middle-East Parliamentary Center of Canada (PC)

Peter Hadwen is the Director for Africa and the Middle-East at the Parliamentary Center of Canada (PC) Parliamentary Centre – Canada’s Global Leader For Democracy. Peter … Read More

Wangechi Wachira- Executive Director, CREAW

Ms. Wangechi Wachira is a visionary and passionate women’s rights advocate and versatile Executive Director for Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW … Read More

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Hon. Susan Mangeni

Susan Mang’eni is the Principal Secretary of the newly established State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) Development under the Ministry of .. ..Read More

DR.SUSAN KOECH

Dr. Susan Koech is the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, and has served since March 10, 2023.Prior to that she was the Principal Secretary,
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Janine Cocker

JANINE is the Head of Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission in Kenya, covering Kenya, Somalia, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. Previous to this position, . . , , …Read More.

Hon. Beatrice Elachi

Beatrice Elachi is a Kenyan politician who currently serves as the member of parliament for Dagoretti North constituency. Prior, she served as Speaker of the Nairobi County …Read More

UON WEE HUB PANELISTS

Prof. Tabitha Nganga

Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga is a Professor of Economics in the School of Economics at the University of Nairobi specializing in International Trade, Gender and Socioeconomic Issues. She . … Read More

Beldine Kirito

She is the Founder and CEO Beldina’s Delicacies, a bakery that bakes uniquely delicious and artistically decorated cakes for all occasions . … Read More

Prof.Mary.L Mbithi

Lucia Mary Mbithi is a senior Lecturer at the School of Economics, University of Nairobi,She has over 18 years of experience in quantitative . , , …Read More.

Susan Mugambi – Entrepreneur

Susan Mugambi is the founder and managing director of Vintage Drycleaners Ltd. She holds a diploma in Business Administration from TUK University. She also …Read More.

Dr. Agnes Meroka Mutua

Dr. Mutua is a researcher, teacher, gender equality advocate and human rights advocate. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Private Law, School of Law, University of Nairobi, …Read More.

Brenda Gitau – Entrepreneur

Brenda is a bold, visionary entrepreneur dedicated to building a thriving, recognizable brand in the online space. She is a dynamic …Read More.

Dr. Nkatha Kabira

Nkatha Kabira is a poet, author and Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Nairobi. She is an Iso Lomso (“eye of tomorrow”) Fellow at the Institute , , …Read More.

Dr. Caroline Marygorety Akinyi

Dr. Caroline Marygorety Akinyi is a lecturer at the Department of Sociology, Social Work and African Women’s Studies – University of Nairobi …Read More.

CREAW AND TISA PANELISTS

Joan Wainaina

Joan Wainaina, Founder & CEO of Top M Consulting, is a seasoned Marketing & Communication Consultant with 16+ years of experience , , , …Read More.

Hon.Irene Mayaka, MP

A mother of one and a Kenyan Politician, currently serves as a Nominated Member of Parliament in Kenya representing ODM Party, the current Vice president for Eastern Africa Region for Africa Liberal Network (A network body for Liberal Political Parties in Africa) and a former Special Elect Member of Nyamira County , , , …Read More.

Moses Okello

Moses Okello is a strategic leader in women’s economic empowerment, with over eight years of dedicated experience as a practitioner. He serves as , , , …Read More.

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Hanni Abdi Gedi

Hanni Abdi Gedi is the executive director of pastoralists society of ASAL network, secretary general Eastleigh business women . … Read More

Vyrone Ochola

Vyrone Ochola leads Research, Trade, and Economic Inclusion work with TISA. Working majorly on informal trade issues he employs Systems Change Thinking , , …Read More.