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AACOSE 7 was nothing short of extraordinary! From insightful discussions to powerful networking opportunities, this year’s event brought together changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders committed to driving social enterprise across Africa.

Reflecting on AACOSE 7: A Resounding Success!

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Keynote Speakers

H.E. Zsolt Meszaros

H.E. Zsolt Meszaros

Ambassador Embassy of Hungary, Nairobi Kenya

Rev. Prof. Patrick Mwania

Rev. Prof. Patrick Mwania

Vice Chancellor, Tangaza University

Rev. Dr. Leo Mwenda

Rev. Dr. Leo Mwenda

Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, Tangaza University

Br. Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou

Br. Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou

Director Institute for Social Transformation, Tangaza University

Kenneth Ndua

Kenneth Ndua

Board Chairperson, Social Enterprise Kenya (SEK)

Dr. Beatrice Wairimu Churu

Dr. Beatrice Wairimu Churu

Dean of School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tangaza University

Michelle Stella

Michelle Stella

Country Director, CISP

Symphorien Pyana

Symphorien Pyana

CEO, Agromwinda

Dr. Vincent Ogutu

Dr. Vincent Ogutu

Vice Chancellor, Strathmore University

Mr. Adenew Mesfin

Mr. Adenew Mesfin

CEO, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Janet Gakenia

Janet Gakenia

Assistance Director Enterprises Development/ Nairobi Region Micro and Small Enterprises Authority

Roberto Carlos Astete Boettecher

Roberto Carlos Astete Boettecher

CEO RAB CORP TECHNOLOGY SPA - Chili

Dr. Wamuyu Mahinda

Dr. Wamuyu Mahinda

Co-Chair, Catalyst 2030 Africa Region

Hon. Dr. John Chikati

Hon. Dr. John Chikati

Member of National Assembly, Tongaren Constituency

Shazeeb M Khairul Islam

Shazeeb M Khairul Islam

Founder & Managing Director, YY Ventures

Trevor Koronei Lopokoiyit

Trevor Koronei Lopokoiyit

Golbal Shaper, Global Shapers

Margaret Kiogora

Margaret Kiogora

CEO, National Youth Council

Judith Oyoo

Judith Oyoo

National Chairperson Disability League - SMEP Microfinance

Dr. Orpha Nyakundi

Dr. Orpha Nyakundi

Deputy Director Programmes in Ethics of Science and Sports - UNESCO

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Panelists

Hon Ekwom S.P. Nabuin

Hon Ekwom S.P. Nabuin

MP, Turkana North Constituency, Kenya National Assembly

Mike Kipkorir Bill

Mike Kipkorir Bill

Founder & CEO, Verb Education

Paula Wallace-Pickering

Paula Wallace-Pickering

Training & Support Manager - Gold Youth

Ruth Yohannes

Ruth Yohannes

Founder & Manager - Talent Firm

Dr Noeline Kirabo

Dr Noeline Kirabo

Director of Operations, Kyusa Academy

Kibret Abebe

Kibret Abebe

President, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Ayatam Simeneh

Vice President, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Bethelhem Dessie

Bethelhem Dessie

CEO, iCog Labs - Ethiopia

Jane Thiongo

Jane Thiongo

CEO, Alive and Kicking, Zambia

Joy Wanjiku Kiminja

Joy Wanjiku Kiminja

Secretariat Lead, Sustainable Futures Africa Foundation

Kidus Asfaw

Kidus Asfaw

Co-Founder & CEO, Kubik

Ms. Tizzita Mengesha

Ms. Tizzita Mengesha

Board Member, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Ms. Itoto Echakara

Ms. Itoto Echakara

Sedele Legal Development

Ms. Valentine Muchiri

Ms. Valentine Muchiri

Global Shaper, Global Shapers

David Mukaru

David Mukaru

CEO, Caritas Microfinance Bank

Sr. Agnes Nkatha

Sr. Agnes Nkatha

CEO, St. Theresa Mission Hospital

Baraka Kerich

Baraka Kerich

Gertrude's Children's Hospital

Fr. Matambura Kashosi Ismael, SJ

Fr. Matambura Kashosi Ismael, SJ

Ms. Irene Mureithi

Ms. Irene Mureithi

CEO, Personal Development Institute

Ms. Mellanie Nganga

Ms. Mellanie Nganga

Partnerships Manager: SME Access to Finance, TBN

Calvince Okello

Calvince Okello

Mr. George Macharia

Mr. George Macharia

MG, Food and Agriculture - Equity

Ms. Susan Kahumbu

Ms. Susan Kahumbu

Owen Muzambi

Owen Muzambi

Head of gold Grads Connections and Microbusiness Development

Mr. Alex Mthobi

Mr. Alex Mthobi

Board Member & Trustee, ICMICA Pax Romana

Ms. Makena Mworia

Ms. Makena Mworia

Ms. Esther Gathigi

Ms. Esther Gathigi

Country Director, Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya

Ms. Terry Otieno

Ms. Terry Otieno

Co-Chair, Intergenerational & Youth Subcommittee for the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference

Sylvia Baguma

Sylvia Baguma

Head of Impact Management and Learning - Gold Youth

Bruktawit Tigabu

Bruktawit Tigabu

Board Chairperson, Social Enterprise Ethiopia (SEE)

Robel Debebe

Robel Debebe

MD, Icon Management and Finance Solutions PLC

Jane Nungari

Jane Nungari

Consultant Communications Specialist, The World Bank

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Moderators

Cheryl Jacob

Cheryl Jacob

Founder and Chief Growth Officer, REASONATE

Mr. Meshack Shibanji Mutende

Mr. Meshack Shibanji Mutende

Business Development Manager, Zuri Health

George Jomo

George Jomo

Ambrose Mbuvi

Ambrose Mbuvi

Yunus Environmental Hub

Richard Kakeeto

Richard Kakeeto

Ag. CEO, DRC Social Innovation Summit

Dr. Alice Nzagi

Dr. Alice Nzagi

Postgraduate Programme Leader, Tangaza University

Maurice Omondi

Maurice Omondi

Manager, CPF Group Foundation

Dr. Mwenda Mbaka

Dr. Mwenda Mbaka

Chairman, Kenya Veterinary Board

Dr. Winnifred Katherine

Dr. Winnifred Katherine

Training Coordicator, KYUSA

Phyllis Atieno

Phyllis Atieno

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REFLECTING ON AACOSE 7

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM

AACOSE 7 was nothing short of extraordinary! From insightful discussions to powerful networking opportunities, this year’s event brought together changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders committed to driving social enterprise across Africa.

With engaging panel sessions, impactful collaborations, and transformative ideas shared, AACOSE 7 truly set the stage for a brighter, more sustainable future.

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