6th AACOSE Speakers

We're thrilled to share our diverse line-up of speakers from some of the best known social innovation specialists. Some you may know (and probably already follow on Twitter). Others you'll be discovering for the first time here.

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

Panelists

Join our expert panelists at the event, where they'll engage in thought-provoking discussions and share their unique perspectives and experiences in social entrepreneurship.

Br. Dr. Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou

Director Institute for Social Transformation - Tangaza University College

Kibret Abebe Tuffa

President of Social Enterprise Ethiopia (SEE)

Dr. Eleleta Surafel

Research and Program Coordination - Bela Risu Foundation

Dr. Evelyn Jepkemei

B.ED, M.Ed, PhD.

Paul Wababu

Creator - Sheria Mkononi

Michelle Stella

CISP Country representative for Kenya and Somalia

Mr. Julius Ouma

Ag. CEO Faulu Microfinance Bank

Ms. Mary Mwiti

CEO, Council of Government

Monica Blagescu

Head of Programs, Higher Education, British Council

Ann Lawi

Managing Director, Africa for Impacc

Susannah Farr

CEO, Gold Youth

Mr. Andrew Lopokoyit

Wilken Group Executive Director Kenya Energy, Social Innovation

Mr. Catherine Watson

Head of partnership ICRAF

George Jomo

CEO, Solubag Africa

Ms. Noam Monari

Founder, Benacare

Dr. Joy Kiiru

Technical Advisor - Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA)

Helene Deplace

Women Social Entrepreneurship Institute - Mombasa, Kenya

Wilfred Njagi

Founder and CEO, Villgro - Kenya

Mr. David Muchiri

General Manager-Retail Life distribution, ICEA

Event Speakers

Our diverse lineup of speakers at the event will cover a range of topics related to social entrepreneurship, sharing their expertise and knowledge to inspire and empower attendees.

Hannah Munyao

Fundraising Co-Ordinator- Local Fundraising

Kwame Makatia

CEO of Pinnacle - Impact Ltd.

Irene Mutumba

Founder and Executive Director, Private Education Development Network (PEDN) Uganda and Ashoka Fellow

Mr. Symphorien Pyana

CEO, Agromwida

Mr. Adenew

CEO, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Prof. Sr. Jacinta Adhiambo

DVC Academic Tangaza

Harun Wachira

Ashoka Fellow CEO and Founder, Akili Group

Madhvi Dalal

Founder and CEO, PadMad

Mr. Julius Ouma

Ag. CEO Faulu Microfinance Bank

Fr. Leo Mwenda

DVC Finance and Administrator, Tangaza

VIncent Odhiambo

Regional Director, Ashoka East Africa

Michelle Stella

CISP Country representative for Kenya and Somalia

Kibret Abebe Tuffa

President of Social Enterprise Ethiopia (SEE)

Br. Dr. Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou

Director Institute for Social Transformation - Tangaza University College

Moderators

Our experienced moderators will facilitate engaging and informative discussions at the event, guiding panelists and attendees through important topics in social entrepreneurship.

VIncent Odhiambo

Regional Director, Ashoka East Africa

Mr. James Ngomeli

Chief Energizing Officer

Dr. Beatrice Kariuki

Founding Director, Health Cord Network

Charles Warria

Team Leader, Kenya Catalytic Jobs Fund