EMERGING LEADERS FOUNDATION

Why You Should Attend?
  • Engage with fellow youth leaders from across Africa.
  • Explore solutions to the continent’s pressing issues: from democracy and governance to healthcare, education, and climate resilience.
  • Participate in interactive breakout sessions tailored to key thematic areas.
  • Be part of authentic African-led dialogue that centers on Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Meet the Summit Speakers  

Shiko Kihika
Founder & Executive Director
Tribeless Youth
Brian Kagoro
Managing Director, Programs
Open Society Foundations
Ronald Osumba
Regional Director, Eastern Africa
Tony Blair Institute
Mbuki Mburu
Public Policy and Youth Development Advocate
Mercy Oguche
Senior Programmes Coordinator
LEAP Africa
Abednego Mutuku
Founder & Director
Speranza Logistics
Wendy Omanga
Founder
Moonlight Initiative Media
Annmercy Wairimu
UX Researcher
Njeri Mwangi
Executive Director, PAWA254
Denis Pato
Founder & Executive Director
Vijana Corps
Chantal Esperance Atinya
Fellow
New England Impact Investing Initiative
Lynace Mwashighadi
Summit Moderator
Brian Misiati
Environmental & Climate Change Journalist
Daniel Mala
Founder & Coordinator
Kariobangi Social Justice Centre
Dr Olufunso Sumorin
Regional Principal Officer
African Development Bank
Gideon Toko
Deputy Team Leader
Agora Centre for Research
Maimuna Diop
ONE Campaign Champion
Marion Ngayi
Advocacy & Public Policy Specialist
Moses Gichuho
Executive Director
Centre for Governance, Leadership & Ethics
Oluwaseyi Simeon
Senior Programs Coordinator
LEAP Africa
Explore Our Summit workshops
Explore the various breakout rooms happening throughout the day and choose the discussions that resonate with your interests.