Africa Partner

Dr. Naomi is a seasoned Kenyan educationist with extensive experience in teaching, training, and educational administration. She has served in diverse leadership roles, contributing to curriculum implementation, capacity building, policy development, and mentoring professionals across the education sector. A committed scholar-practitioner and born-again Christian, she integrates faith, values, and character formation into her work. Inspired by the Centre for Serving Leadership course, she is passionate about promoting serving leadership as a transformative model for organizational success and is dedicated to shaping future leaders, educators, and change agents.

Nathanael Thorne, an American living in The Gambia with his wife Krystle and two children, empowers people and organizations to align purpose with global needs.

Julius Sankok, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is an IT professional with 25+ years’ experience and credentials including a Bachelor’s in IT and a Data Analytics diploma from Harvard Business School.

Anne is a devoted follower of Christ who works with Old Mutual Life Insurance Company and is passionate about missions and guiding others to Him.

Bishop Simon Onyango of Uganda, married to Alice with one son and four grandchildren, has led remarkable church growth since becoming the first bishop in 2019, expanding congregations in Uganda and South Sudan.

Jackson Okanya, a community development specialist in Kenya, lives with his wife and two sons and co-founded a farming operation.

Mercy Njagi, Digital Head of Financial Inclusion at Data Driven FINANCE in Kenya, leads strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to advance digital financial solutions.

Jeremie Niyokwizera, a student at Hope Africa University in Bujumbura, Burundi, is dedicated to training Christian leaders and serving vulnerable communities.

Dr. Keneni Gutema Negeri, based in Ethiopia with his wife and three children, holds dual PhDs in Church Ministry (Servant Leadership) and Public Health.

Jean Bosco Nduwimana, based in Burundi, is a professional translator and interpreter, and founder of small enterprises and local nonprofits.