Social Entrepreneurship Conference Speakers
AACOSE 7's Remarkable Speakers
Chief Guest Speakers
H.E. Zsolt Meszaros
Ambassador Embassy of Hungary, Nairobi Kenya
Keynote Speakers
Rev. Prof. Patrick Mwania
Vice Chancellor, Tangaza University
Dr. Fr. Leo Mwenda
Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, Tangaza University
Dr. Beatrice Wairimu Churu
Dean of School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tangaza University
Br. Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou
Director Institute for Social Transformation, Tangaza University
Michelle Stella
Country Director, CISP
Symphorien Pyana
CEO, Agromwinda
Dr. Wamuyu Mahinda
Co-Chair, Catalyst 2030 Africa Region
Hon. Dr. John Chikati
Member of National Assembly, Tongaren Constituency
Kenneth Ndua
Board Chairperson, Social Enterprise Kenya (SEK)
Janet Gakenia
Assistance Director Enterprises Development/ Nairobi Region Micro and Small Enterprises Authority
Dr. Vincent Oguto
Vice Chancellor, Strathmore University
Mr. Adenew Mesfin
CEO, Social Enterprise Ethiopia
Roberto Carlos Astete Boettecher
CEO RAB CORP TECHNOLOGY SPA - Chili
Shazeeb M Khairul Islam
Founder & Managing Director, YY Ventures
Trevor Koronei Lopokoiyit
Golbal Shaper, Global Shapers
Margaret Kiogora
CEO, National Youth Council
Judith Oyoo
National Chairperson Disability League - SMEP Microfinance
Dr. Orpha Nyakundi
Deputy Director Programmes in Ethics of Science and Sports - UNESCO
Panelists
Hon Ekwom S.P. Nabuin
MP, Turkana North Constituency, Kenya National Assembly
Mike Kipkorir Bill
Founder & CEO, Verb Education
Paula Wallace-Pickering
Training & Support Manager - Gold Youth
Ruth Yohannes
Founder & Manager - Talent Firm
Dr Noeline Kirabo
Director of Operations, Kyusa Academy
Kibret Abebe
President, Social Enterprise Ethiopia
Ayatam Simeneh
Vice President, Social Enterprise Ethiopia
Bethelhem Dessie
CEO, iCog Labs - Ethiopia
Jane Thiongo
CEO, Alive and Kicking, Zambia
Joy Wanjiku Kiminja
Secretariat Lead, Sustainable Futures Africa Foundation
Kidus Asfaw
Co-Founder & CEO, Kubik
Ms. Tizzita Mengesha
Board Member, Social Enterprise Ethiopia
Ms. Itoto Echakara
Sedele Legal Development
Ms. Valentine Muchiri
Global Shaper, Global Shapers
David Mukaru
CEO, Caritas Microfinance Bank
Sr. Agnes Nkatha
CEO, St. Theresa Mission Hospital
Baraka Kerich
Gertrude's Children's Hospital
Fr. Matambura Kashosi Ismael, SJ
Director, AJAN
Ms. Irene Mureithi
CEO, Personal Development Institute
Ms. Mellanie Nganga
Partnerships Manager: SME Access to Finance, TBN
Calvince Okello
CEO, Mshamba
Mr. George Macharia
MG, Food and Agriculture - Equity
Ms. Susan Kahumbu
Founder, iCOW
Owen Muzambi
Head of gold Grads Connections and Microbusiness Development
Mr. Alex Mthobi
Board Member & Trustee, ICMICA Pax Romana
Ms. Makena Mworia
MD, Inkomoko
Ms. Esther Gathigi
Country Director, Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya
Ms. Terry Otieno
Co-Chair, Intergenerational & Youth Subcommittee for the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference
Sylvia Baguma
Head of Impact Management and Learning - Gold Youth
Bruktawit Tigabu
Board Chairperson, Social Enterprise Ethiopia (SEE)
Robel Debebe
Managing Director, Icon Management and Finance Solutions PLC
Jane Nungari
Consultant Communications Specialist, The World Bank
Moderators
Mr. Meshack Shibanji Mutende
Business Development Manager, Zuri Health
George Jomo
CEO, Solubag
Ambrose Mbuvi
Yunus Environmental Hub
Richard Kakeeto
Ag. CEO, DRC Social Innovation Summit
Dr. Alice Nzagi
Postgraduate Programme Leader, Tangaza University
Maurice Omondi
Manager, CPF Group Foundation
Dr. Mwenda Mbaka
Chairman, Kenya Veterinary Board
Dr. Winnifred Katherine
Training Coordicator, KYUSA
Phyllis Atieno
Global Shapers
Key highlights
Launch of (NASE) Network of African Social Enterprises
A landmark moment of the day was the launch of the Network of African Social Enterprises (NASE). This groundbreaking initiative aims to strengthen social entrepreneurs and amplify their impact by unifying them under umbrella bodies. NASE will facilitate collaboration, resource sharing, and advocacy, driving substantial progress in the field of social entrepreneurship across Africa. NASE represents a major step forward in fostering a supportive and interconnected ecosystem for social enterprises. Representatives from Social Enterprise Kenya, Social Enterprise Ghana, Social Enterprise Ethiopia, and Social Enterprise Ivory Coast, along with delegates from the 12 countries, celebrated this initiative by cutting a cake. NASE aims to unify social enterprises across Africa, fostering collaboration and resource sharing.
Growing social entrepreneurship in Africa
Networking through Partnerships
As social entrepreneurship continues to grow, there are local or national social entrepreneurship networks that have already been formed in some African countries. It is time to bring these existing networks together towards a continental network and strengthen their efforts.
As a response, AACOSE leverages emerging networks and other initiatives to establish a network of social entrepreneurship. For social entrepreneurship to evolve into a powerful force and movement for continental change, there is a need to connect and build a network of networks.
Growing social entrepreneurship in Africa
7th AACOSE Conference Methodology
The conference will use a methodology that blends diverse experiences and best practices, contributing to the generation of new knowledge and solutions.
Showcasing
Social business models of successful social entrepreneurs will be showcased.
Panel Discussion
The discussions will be organised in plenary and breakout sessions, providing opportunities for in-depth conversations and showcasing thematic areas. They will also be led by industry leaders.
AACOSE Academia
This will be the focus of the last day of the conference. There will be research paper presentations on Social Entrepreneurship.
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Our Keynote Speakers
Gain valuable insights and inspiration from thought leaders and experts in social entrepreneurship during our exclusive keynote sessions at the event.
Ms. Mary Mwiti
CEO, Council of Government
Michelle Stella
CISP Country representative for Kenya and Somalia
Kibret Abebe Tuffa
President of Social Enterprise Ethiopia (SEE)
George Jomo
CEO, Solubag Africa
Dr. Eleleta Surafel
Research and Program Coordination – Bela Risu Foundation
Growing social entrepreneurship in Africa
7th AACOSE Conference Methodology
The conference will use a methodology that blends diverse experiences and best practices, contributing to the generation of new knowledge and solutions.
Showcasing
Social business models of successful social entrepreneurs will be showcased.
Panel Discussion
The discussions will be organised in plenary and breakout sessions, providing opportunities for in-depth conversations and showcasing thematic areas. They will also be led by industry leaders.
AACOSE Academia
This will be the focus of the last day of the conference. There will be research paper presentations on Social Entrepreneurship.
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