The faculty
Coaching & Mentorship
The classes are taught by people who have run, financed, governed and pastored real businesses in this market. Workshops carry the teaching; coaching and mentorship carry it into your own business afterwards. You are placed with one mentor, chosen against the six areas your assessment measured.
Simon WafubwaPioneer & Founder, Enwealth Financial ServicesStarted the business with about Kes. 300,000; it now stands at Kes. 90B in pension scheme assets under administration, unit trust investments and insurance within fifteen years. With a team of over 70 employees across Uganda, Kenya and Mauritius, Enwealth has positioned its customer value proposition to deliver a lifetime of financial well-being and dignity through innovation and technology-driven services.Read the full biographyIn the programmeTransformational Plan for Coaching and Mentorship
Gabriel NyamuFounding President, Life Purpose Coaching InternationalAn apostolic voice on purpose-led alignment, transformation and empowerment, carrying a kingdom assignment to awaken and activate human potential for F.I.T. Living. His voice is a bridge, linking truth to transformation, identity to influence, and faith to redemptive impact.Read the full biographyIn the programmeIdentity, Purpose & Kingdom Mindset
Eva MurayaFounder & CEO, BSD GroupFounder and CEO of BSD Group, a regional award-winning brand strategy and communications company comprising Brand Strategy & Design Limited, Avid Public Relations Ltd, Whiteboard Advertising Limited and Brandquad Africa Limited. A serial entrepreneur, Eva also co-founded Color Creations Ltd — the first advertising and branding business in Sub-Saharan Africa to gain ISO 9001:2001 certification, in 2007.Read the full biographyIn the programmeBranding, Brand Positioning and Distribution
Ken MonyonchoEconomist & Statistician · Director, Enwealth Financial ServicesAn accomplished economist, statistician, researcher, personal finance coach and trainer with experience from both the public and private sector, including a distinguished public service career of over thirty years. His last tour of duty was as Commissioner at the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, and two of those years were at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.Read the full biographyIn the programmeMentor
Frida OwingaFounder, PassionProfitA distinguished career as an accomplished business leader and visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of global experience. As founder of PassionProfit she positively impacted over 30,000 SMEs through direct training and strategic partnerships.Read the full biographyIn the programmeEnterprise Management & Growth Strategy
Dr. Purity Kithiru GitongaCEO, Ascend International Training and ConsultancyA seasoned trainer and consultant specialising in soft skills development, with a core focus on ethics and integrity, leadership, human resources, and personal and professional growth. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration specialising in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, with advanced executive training in strategic leadership, ethics and corporate governance from Marquette University (USA), ESAMI, Loughborough University (UK) and the Kenya School of Government.Read the full biographyIn the programmeMentor
Jacob ZikusookaRegional Director for Africa, Transformational Business NetworkRegional Director for Africa at the Transformational Business Network (TBN), a global movement of impact investors and entrepreneurs using business as a force for social and economic transformation. He brings over 25 years of experience across shipping and logistics, alongside ventures in real estate, commercial forestry, media and eCommerce.Read the full biographyIn the programmeMentor
Prof. Tim KiruhiVice Chancellor, International Leadership University, KenyaExtensive experience in higher education, faith-based organisations and leadership development, having previously held key roles at the International Leadership Foundation, ELNET and other faith-based NGOs.Read the full biographyIn the programmeMentor
Commissioner C.S Sharon Kisire, FIHRMOrganisational behaviour & HR professionalOver 20 years’ experience in organisational behaviour and HR, with a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of organisational management in both public and private sectors. She brings coaching experience in different industries as a leader in people and culture, and serves on several boards, working with executives and emerging leaders to challenge and hone their leadership capabilities.Read the full biographyIn the programmeManaging Human Capital God’s Way
David TankiFounder & CEO, Lan-x Africa LimitedFounder and Chief Executive Officer of Lan-x Africa Limited, which supports SMEs and corporate organisations through strategy formulation, business restructuring, human capital development, financial management and process improvement.Read the full biographyIn the programmeInnovation, Skills & Entrepreneurship Essentials
Elizabeth KyengoFinance, audit & supply chain leaderHolds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Kenyatta University, an Advanced Management Certification from Strathmore Business School, and is an alumna of SBS and IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Spain.Read the full biographyIn the programmeMindset Dynamics for Sustainable Businesses
Rev. John MagangiRegional Director, Clarence Matheny Leadership Training InstituteHas served in ministry for over 30 years, first as Missions Pastor at Nairobi Lighthouse Church and now as Regional Director at the Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Institute.Read the full biographyIn the programmeThe Place of Chaplaincy in the MarketplaceAdonijah Juma MugandaFounder & CEO, Seraph CyberJuma Muganda is a technology and cybersecurity executive with more than 15 years of experience across IT leadership, cybersecurity, IT governance, enterprise risk and digital transformation. As Founder and CEO of Seraph Cyber, he provides strategic direction for the company as it builds cybersecurity technology, threat intelligence capabilities and expert-led security services that help organisations understand risk, protect critical assets and strengthen cyber resilience.Read the full biographyIn the programmeThe Role of Technology in Business Growth
Mrs. Rose NyamweyaFormer Director, Strategy & Resource Mobilization, PPRA37 years’ experience across various public entities, the last as Director of Strategy and Resource Mobilization at the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. She has vast experience in strategy, planning, finance, resource mobilisation, operations management, corporate communications, and quality and risk management.Read the full biographyIn the programmeMentor
Dr. Rachel MonyonchoManagement consultant, trainer & executive coachA distinguished management consultant, trainer, coach and author with over 25 years of experience in human resources management and development, corporate strategy and governance, leadership talent acquisition, training and development, and executive coaching and mentoring in Eastern Africa.Read the full biographyIn the programmeThe Art of Spiritual Warfare and Prayer in the Marketplace
Winnie Ojee-NjengaCEO, EKOG GlobalA seasoned executive leader, entrepreneur and theologian who serves as CEO of EKOG Global. She is a governance professional and leadership trainer with extensive experience in institutional and policy development, growing ethical leadership in the marketplace. Winnie previously served as Executive Director of the African Council for Accreditation and Accountability (AfCAA), a Pan-African accreditation organisation.Read the full biographyIn the programmeEmotional Intelligence and the Holy Spirit in Entrepreneurial Leadership
Bishop Dr. David OgindeChairperson, Ethics and Anti-Corruption CommissionChairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), appointed on 29th April 2023. He holds a PhD in Organisational Leadership from Regent University USA, a Master of Arts in Leadership from PAC University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Nairobi.Read the full biographyIn the programmeBiblical Leadership and Governance Principles in Business
Dr. Anne KimariFounder and Principal Consultant, Finebridge AssociatesA committed and dedicated professional with twenty-seven years’ experience in SME banking, mobile money services and fintech, finance, strategic management, tax, risk, audit and microfinance, with corporate governance and board experience alongside it.Read the full biographyIn the programmeMentor
George TharaInvestment Manager, Frontier Energy · Founder, KizingitiA marketplace leader with over fifteen years of experience spanning investment banking, private equity and renewable energy investing. He is an Investment Manager with Frontier Energy, a fund manager investing in sustainable infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa, where he contributes to the development and financing of clean energy projects that deliver long-term economic, environmental and social impact.Read the full biographyIn the programmePositioned for Growth, Business Financing and Risk ManagementPeter M. WaiyakiBoard Chairperson - Enwealth Financial Services · Limited Partner - Mboya Wangong'u & WaiyakiPeter M. Waiyaki is a highly ranked commercial lawyer, consistently recognized by Chambers Global and IFLR1000 for his expertise. He holds an LL.B from the University of Nairobi, is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Certified Public Secretary, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Chapter).Read the full biographyIn the programmeRegulatory & Government Compliance Support
Applications
Apply to the next SEED cohort
Applications are open to Kenyan entrepreneurs running or starting a business. The form takes about fifteen minutes. You will be asked about your business, what you are trying to build, and where you would most value support — not for anything you would need an accountant to answer.
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