DOMINIK LANGENBACHER, born in 1951, studied law and international relations. He was a Swiss diplomat, and throughout his career, he worked between the three poles of the United Nations UN, development cooperation, and Africa.

DR MURIITHI KIYU is a political science scholar who has taught in different universities. He is also a highly experienced professional and consultant in Strategic Policy, Governance, Social Sector Analytics, Foreign Relations, and Political Risk Management.

ROBERT GACHOROBA GITHIRI (Jamuhuri) is a career banker with over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. He is an accredited dealer with the Financial Markets Association (ACI) and has over 15 years of experience in the Treasury and Global Markets environment.

Eng. Peter Nduati was born in Murang’a County in 1953, did his O-Levels in Njiiri School and A-levels in Kenyatta College before joining Nairobi University where he graduated with a BSc in Civil Engineering in 1976 and an MSc Degree (University of Southampton) in 1979.

JULIETTE MWANIKI is a widely travelled Kenyan entrepreneur passionate about writing, singing, and public speaking.
Juliette has written two motivational books and loves sharing personal growth ideas with the youth.

Dan Kairo is a businessman and medical doctor with an interest in archaeology and astronomy. He is married with three children and lives in Nairobi, Kenya.

Elizabeth Bose Olorunda Bien-Aime has an LL.M.
in Rule of Law and Development; LL.B and Post-
Graduate Diploma in Public International Law;
has worked with the AU Commission and the UN
Economic Commission for Africa; and is a Member
of the project Matrix of the Ambassadors and
Heads of Mission Spouses and Diplomatic Spouses
Group (AHMSDSG) and the UN Spouses Group in
Ethiopia.

Sophie Kiwelu started her career as a banker at Kenya Commercial Bank in 1983 until 2002, when she opted for early retirement to pursue her dream in writing.

Davis Njoroge has studied Journalism and Mass Communication at Chuka University. His storytelling journey began orally and progressed to comic books before evolving to novel writing and filming. His fascination with storytelling originated from early exposure to motion pictures, which triggered him to start creating and sharing his imagined realities. As an avid fan of the science world and the universe at large, Davis revels in the endless possibilities of science fiction, hoping to entertain his readers and come up with solutions to various problems facing the human race.

BAITHILI J M LINGUYA holds a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree in English Language and Literature from Kenyatta University and a Master of Arts degree (MA Literature) from the University of Nairobi.

Onejikũ is a Kenyan poet who writes to inspire and add colour to life. She draws from every ray of His light and endeavours to shine it on others. If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further.

Kathryn Langat is a Kenyan researcher, lecturer, consultant, reviewer, writer, and administrator.

She attended Moi Girls, Eldoret, and is an alumnus of the University of Nairobi. She holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Her creative writing addresses African traditional cultural practices, especially her community, the Kalenjin.

Born Samuel Vincent de Paul (שְׁמוּאֵל), Vincent de Paul is an award-winning Kenyan freelance writer, author, blogger, and poet.

Salma Abdulatif was born in Malindi and raised in Mombasa, Kenya. She studies Marine Business Management at Moi University, Main Campus, and she is a Cohort – 15 graduate of the Young African Leadership Initiative, a programme initiated by former President of the United States, Barrack Obama.

Apart from that, writing and poetry have been her forte all through her life. She also enjoys motivating youth and creating innovative solutions to complex problems which she does through her Community Based Organization, Motivational Talks for Youth (MTY).

Mokaya Omweri was born in Keera village, located on the slopes of Manga Escarpment, a cultural landmark of the Abagusii people of Kisii County, Kenya. He attended Cardinal Otunga High School-Mosocho before joining Moi University from where he graduated with a degree in Finance and Banking. He has a rich experience in rural and youth development having worked with Youth Enterprise Development Fund-Kenya and One Acre Fund.

MERCYLINE OMONDI is a Kenyan-born motivational speaker, development communications practitioner, creative arts and media specialist who has helped organizations and individuals overcome barriers to transformational change and maximizing their potentials. Her interest lie in working with the youth in areas of servant leadership, training, and capacity building.