Confirmed Speakers
# | Name | Position |
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1 | H. E. Dr. William Ruto CGH | President, Republic of Kenya |
2 | Hon. Salim Mvurya EGH | Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry |
3 | H. E. Gideon Mung’aro OGW | Governor, County Government of Kilifi, & Chair, Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani |
4 | H. E. Flora Mbetsa Chibule | Deputy Governor, County Government of Kilifi, & Chair, Kilifi County International Investment Conference 2024 |
5 | Dr. Emmanuel Nzai | CEO, Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani, & Chair, Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Board |
6 | Ms. Phylis Wakiaga | Senior Advisor & Global Lead – Industry & Commerce, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change |
7 | Mr. Falgun Bhojak | General Manager, Synergy Gases (K) Limited |
8 | Mr. George Jilani | Country Manager, SchoolTry |
9 | Ms. Mumbi Ndung’u | Executive Director, Power Learn Project Africa |
10 | Ms. Cynthia Angwenya-Muhati | CEO, Kenya Renewable Energy Association |
11 | Mr. Florian Lux | Coordinator, UNEP / UN-Habitat Go Blue Project |
12 | Mr. Rajeev Arora | Director, Coast Apparel Limited |
13 | Dr. James Mworia | CEO, Centum Group |
14 | Ms. Christa Mupfasoni | CEO, Texa Medical Industries |
15 | Ms. Jacqueline Odanga-Kegode | Senior Policy Advisor for International Trade, Council of State Governments, New York, USA |
16 | Ms. Jacqueline Kimeu | Energy and Climate Change Coordinator, WorldWide Fund for Nature Kenya |
17 | Dr. David Otwoma | President, Nuclear Society of Kenya, and Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi |
18 | H. E. Majala Mlagui | Former Deputy Governor, Taita Taveta, and Mining Consultant |
19 | CPA CS James Mwaura | CEO, Kenyatta International Convention Centre |
20 | Mr. Alaistair Cavenagh | Founding Chair, Vipingo Ridge |
21 | Mr. Maxwell Okoth | CEO, American Chamber of Commerce |
22 | Dr. Eric Rutto | President, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
23 | Dr. Sam Thenya | Founder, The Nairobi Women’s Hospital |
24 | Dr. Barbara Kazimbaya Senkwe | Deputy Chief of Party, USAID-WASH-FIN 2 |
25 | Ms. Christine Nganga | Director, Origination & Structuring, Public-Private Partnerships Directorate, Ministry of Treasury & National Planning, Government of Kenya |
26 | Mr. Willis Ombai | CEO, Water Sector Trust Fund |
27 | Mr. Stephen Adwong’a | CEO, Miale Solar Innovations |
28 | Ms. Vicky Karuga | Managing Director, Profiles International East Africa & Chair, The COMESA Federation of Women in Business |
29 | Ms. Mwende Kusewa | Assistant Country Director – Programs, CARE International |
30 | Ms. Brenda Mbathi | CEO, Two Rivers International Finance Innovation Centre |
31 | Dr. Flaura Kidere | Advisor, Innovation & Enterprise Development, Pwani University Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hub |
32 | Mr. Harry Hare | Chair & Co-Founder, CIO Africa by dx5 |
33 | Mr. Al Kags | Executive Director, The Open Institute |
34 | Dr. Michael Odhiambo | Director, TVET Institute, Technical University of Mombasa |
35 | Dr. Scott Bellows | Chief of Party, USAID Employment Pathways for Youth, United States International University-Africa |
36 | Ms. Mwaka Barabara | Blue Economy Expert |
37 | Dr. Stanley Chai | Secretary, Shipping and Logistics, Ocean and Blue Economy, Executive Office of the President |
38 | Amb. Nancy Karigithu | Advisor, Blue Economy |
39 | Mr. Steve Trott | Project Manager, Watamu Marine Association |
40 | Mr. Roneek Vora | Director, Sales & Marketing, Revital Healthcare EPZ |
41 | Mr. Dickson Ochieng’ | Government Relations Officer, Sanivation |
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With over 15 years’ experience in senior positions around East Africa and UK, Alex has specialised in leadership with a focus on teamwork and learning. This has been instrumental in the business turnaround of Vipingo Ridge and the drive towards sustainability of Africa’s only PGA golf course.
Al is the Executive Director of the Open Institute, an organisation dedicated to fostering open governance, citizen engagement, and data rights across sub-Saharan Africa. Recently recognised as an Ashoka Fellow for his pioneering contributions to social innovation, Al is a steadfast advocate for transparency in government and data rights across Africa.
Eng. Ali Zakaria Chuka, PE is a licensed and registered professional electrical engineer with more than two decades of experience in solar and thermal power generations and refined petroleum oil energy sector.
Anthony Ndolo is the COO at Ecoworld Recycling. He leads initiatives transforming ocean and land plastic waste into opportunity for coastal communities and the environment through the circular economy.
Bernard Osawa is a seasoned energy and extractives sector leader with over 25 years of experience in sustainability, strategy, planning, policy, regulation and compliance, renewable energy and energy efficiency, government relations, project development, structuring and investments, and public and private sector engagement across Africa
Prior to this role, Brenda was the President of General Electric (GE) in East Africa. Her leadership extends to serving on prestigious boards and committees including as the Vice Chairperson of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and a governor of the MPESA Foundation Academy.
Chris is the COO and Co-Founder of Savo Project Developers, a boutique investment and project development company that builds and mobilises capital for sustainable businesses and projects across Africa.
She has a solid experience with multinational companies and international organizations working in Africa as a Business Development Consultant.
Cynthia Muhati is a seasoned Operational Excellence and Partnerships Specialist with over 15 years of experience in corporate and social enterprise sectors. A dedicated advocate for renewable energy and sustainability, she specializes in policy development, regulatory frameworks, and off-grid solar initiatives.
Currently the Assistant Director in charge of Mariculture Research and Development. Dr. Mirera holds significant hands on and training experience in mariculture development in Kenya and the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region
First President of the Nuclear Society of Kenya and the former Chief Research Analyst at the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation. He is a founder member and past Chairman of the Eastern Africa Association for Radiation Protection
Dickson Ochieng is a seasoned Government Partnership Manager and a key leader in the sanitation sector.
Dr. Wala's influence extends to consultancy in Health System Strengthening (HSS), where she provides invaluable technical leadership and policy advisory services.
A medical doctor with over ten years experience in health management, entrepreneurship and journalism.
Chairperson of the Pwani University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub (PUEnIH). Flaura has over 15 years’ experience in enterprise and organizational development, she has been instrumental in mentoring young women entrepreneurs within the coastal region through the Go make Impact Foundation
His work emphasizes improving healthcare delivery through education, research, and innovation tailored to resource-limited settings
A passionate medical doctor and entrepreneur who founded the Nairobi Women’s Hospital with a vision to make healthcare accessible to all.
Elizabeth Wangeci Chege is an Energy Efficiency & Cooling Specialist at Sustainable Energy for All and the co-founderof WEB Limited for the planet, and Kenya Green Building Society. Elizabeth is a WorldGreen Building Council Board Member and Immediate Past Chairof the Africa Regional Network.
Actively involved in driving the company’s growth and leading its expansion in the medical and industrial gas sectors in partnership with UNITAID AND Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).
A business executive and entrepreneur currently serving as Kenya Managing Director at SchoolTry, an innovative Swedish EdTech company digitizing education management processes across schools in Africa
``Harry Hare is a seasoned technology profesional with over 30 years of experience shaping<br /> Africa’s IT landscape. As the Chairman of dx5, he leads a dynamic media and events company focused on driving innovation across the continent through technology publishing, events, and<br /> research.
Has over 22 years of distinguished service in the United Nations (UN) system, and is deeply committed to addressing global challenges related to development.
Specialist in legal and policy frameworks for Kenya's aquaculture sector.committed to advancing sustainable practices in the Blue Economy, focusing on community and environmental benefits
Accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, 15 of which have been in senior leadership roles. A graduate of Economics and Statistics from the University of Nairobi and a Certified Public Accountant.
A seasoned professional with a proven track record in finance, project management, and hospitality management. Chairperson of the Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers & Caterers, Kilifi Region, and serving as a member of the Kenya Association of Women in Tourism. Additionally, a co-founder of the Progressive Welfare Association of Malindi (PWAM).
Melba is the External Affairs Manager at Base Titanium Limited located in Kwale County. Her role involves public affairs and policy, corporate affairs, strategy, public relations, negotiations, governance and risk management.
Researcher and Lecturer in the field of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics Engineering at the Technical University of Mombasa.
Driving sustainable development across Africa through innovation, evidence-based solutions, and strategic private sector engagement. Dr. Choge is a passionate advocate for reducing mortality by building institutional and human capacity through North-South partnerships, innovation, and private sector collaboration
Mohamed Raza Sajjad Rashid holds a Degree in Bachelor of Commerce from University of Toronto Canada in 1994.
Moses currently supports the project development function at the PPP Directorate, National Treasury where he provides technical support to Contracting Authorities in the identification, structuring, development, and procurement of PPP projects across a wide spectrum of sectors.
A visionary leader in Digital Development & transformation, Social Innovation, Economics, and non-profit management with over a decade of experience in advocating for education, economic empowerment, and gender equality.
Holds a Bachelors in Business Administration, Finance Option currently pursuing an MBA program at the Kenya Methodist University. I also take part in mentoring programs for groups on investments as well as mentoring students through Absa Ready to Work Program.
With 20 years of expertise in private sector development, public policy, governance, and international trade, she previously served as CEO of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (2013–2022) and chaired the UN Global Compact Network Kenya (2017–2022). She is also an Eisenhower Fellow and a Swedish Institute Management Program Fellow.
Currently involved in a dual training program in sewing machines for the apparel industry in the EPZ. Created since May 2022, over 3200 jobs from 8 counties.He served as an adviser to the Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Cooperatives until August 2018 and advised the boards of AWEB and KAAA
Founding Member, End Malaria Council & Fund (Government of Kenya – MOH) he supports national healthcare initiatives to combat malaria and enhance public health.He also advises the Business School Dean at City University of Seattle, contributing a forward-thinking approach to industry and education.
Justin is the Founder of Crabs Alive Ltd. who has persevered for over a decade to make sustainable mudcrab aquaculture a real opportunity in Kenya. Roy provides technical and strategic support to Crabs Alive Ltd. as it builds upon its successes to date.
Sally is a seasoned Attorney with 37 years of experience in Kenyan law, specializing in international law, real estate, banking, and commercial law. She’s also a Certified Mediator, Public Secretary, and Arbitrator. Founder of ``Seasoned Woman,`` she mentors, coaches, and trains individuals and organizations, earning multiple awards for her impact.
Serah Nzau, a Programme Officer at MESPT, has 15+ years of experience in community development, smallholder farmer capacity building, and value chain management for coconut, cassava, moringa, and poultry under Danida funding.
Stanley Ndenge Chai is a Blue Economy expert and the Blue Economy Advisor in the Oceans and Blue Economy Office, Executive Office of the President, Kenya. He holds degrees in Economics from Egerton University and further qualifications from institutions in the UK, Netherlands, and Sweden.
Innovative Electrical Engineer bringing progressive career spanning Operational Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Project Management, Renewable Energy, and distribution in regional markets. Excellent business acumen and strategic planning skills to drive profitability and margins year over year.
Vicky Karuga is a creative and dynamic executive leader and entrepreneur, originally starting her career as a Registered Architect. She later became the Managing Director of Profiles International, a leading Talent Management Solutions provider.
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