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