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Derek Matere
As a Digital Specialist at DOT, Derek Matere coordinates digital engagement activities on DOT’s Innojo and social platforms, and facilitates the organization’s global social media campaigns. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Derek first joined DOT in 2016 as a #DOTYouth in who facilitated entrepreneurship and digital skills programs. He has since founded his own social enterprise, […]
Rachel Okwar
Rachel Okwar is a young Kenyan with a passion for youth issues. Rachel works in her local county government as a volunteer, leads digital literacy training in her community as a Mozilla Club Leader, and has worked in local prisons to teach digital skills to young women in rehabilitation programs. She is a member of […]
Peter King’ori Mwangi
Peter King’ori Mwangi is a Kenyan electrical engineer, accountant, and business executive. He is currently Non Executive Director at British American Tobacco and Funguo Investments Ltd. From 2015-2020, he served as Group Chief Executive of UAP Old Mutual Group, operating in six African countries. Previously, Peter served as the CEO of Nairobi Securities Exchange Limited, […]
Esther Gathigi
Esther Wanjiru Gathigi is passionate about empowering young and aspiring entrepreneurs to develop the skills and insights they need to transition their startups into high-potential business ventures. Prior to joining DOT, Esther was the Executive Director for WECREATE Kenya, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State that establishes entrepreneurial community centers in safe and […]
Kamau Mugure
Kamau holds a BA in sociology and is earning an MBA. At Kuza Biashara, he builds partnerships with the private sector to empower youth and women livelihoods. Kamau is a social entrepreneur and founder of Kazi Chap Chap, a service that connects youth to employers. “I am particularly concerned about the opportunities available to youth […]