Blog Posts
Welcome to the Chevening Alumni Kenya Blog Post.
Boniface Onkoba: A Forensic Expert Mentoring Students To Study Abroad
Dec. 23, 2024, 9:29 p.m.
Boniface is a Forensic expert with technical skills in crime scene investigation with over 10 years of experience in the National Police Service Commission. He is also an experienced high … Read more
Jedidah Wakonyo: An Award-Winning Jurist Who Has Shaped Kenyan Legislation
Dec. 23, 2024, 9:25 p.m.
Jedidah is a focused leader and 2020 Jurist of the Year, trained in law with a special focus on security, penal and refugee matters. She is currently serving as the … Read more
Lt Col (Rtd) Catherine Gichuki: An advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Retired Military Officer Who Draws Inspiration from Her Family
Dec. 23, 2024, 9:15 p.m.
an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is a seasoned lawyer with twenty years of post-admission experience. She is a retired military officer, having served in the Kenya Defense … Read more
William Kirwa: A Finance and Business Strategy Consultant Redefining Agribusiness
Dec. 23, 2024, 9:09 p.m.
William Kirwa is a career banker, financial advisor and experienced agricultural expert with solid experience in banking operations; retail, corporate and agricultural lending; microfinance; investment banking and total product propositions … Read more
Oscar Okwero: A Cybersecurity Expert Who has Purposed to Give Life His All
Dec. 23, 2024, 9:04 p.m.
Oscar Okwero is a celebrated Cybersecurity leader in Kenya currently working as a security engineer with IOM. He has done several high-profile cyber advisory engagements with private and public organisations … Read more
Clarena Amatha: A Seasoned Entrepreneur Using Social Media To Provide Transformational Entrepreneurship Roadmap
Dec. 23, 2024, 9:01 p.m.
Clarena is a seasoned entrepreneur and a business adept with experience in leadership, communication, business development and sustainable agricultural management. Her background stems from environmental studies, community development and entrepreneurship. … Read more
Tonny Mwebia , HeForShe at 10: How one man's tweet sparked a gender revolution in Kenya
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:56 p.m.
We celebrate our alumni TonyMwebia for his initiative that advocates for involvement of men in efforts to eradicate female Genital Mutilation and child marriage #SDG5 Read more
Chevening scholar John Orimbo ( Disability and Inclusion )
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:50 p.m.
Cheveners make a difference ✨ #Chevening scholar John Orimbo 📸 grew up in Kenya experiencing gaps in disability inclusion, which shaped his desire to study MA Education (Inclusion and Disability) … Read more
Sally Ndwiga: Development Expert Empowering Adolescent Girls Through Intersectional Mentorship
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:48 p.m.
Sally Ndwiga is a professional with more than eight years’ experience in the Development Sector. She is the Founder and Director at The Femiscope Initiative, a Community Based Organization that … Read more
Ambassador George McGoye
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:45 p.m.
George McGoye is Kenya’s 🇰🇪 ambassador to #Djibouti 🇩🇯 ✅ George was born in Southampton 🇬🇧 (British mum ❤️) ✅ He’s a @CheveningAA law graduate🧑🎓of @unibirmingham ✅ George shaped historic … Read more
Celebrating Grace Munyiri
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:42 p.m.
We celebrate our alumni Grace Munyiri @AntiRacismCSU for her exemplary leadership and initiative Cacumator Mentorship that's mentoring girls. Grace Munyiri’s story is a powerful testament to how the Equity Leaders … Read more
Celebrating Stella Nderitu
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:39 p.m.
We celebrate our alumni @stellanderitu for winning Cardiff University's 2024 30(ish) Awards in the Equity Advocate category. @Ian_Wafula for winning Cardiff University's 2024 30(ish) Awards under the Journalism and Media. … Read more
Walter Buyu: A Cybersecurity Expert and Budding Marathoner
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:37 p.m.
Walter is a cybersecurity professional. He has worked with various organisations in government, industry, and academia. He is also a recreational runner and hopes to earn a Six Star Medal … Read more
Brian Osweta: A Data Journalist and A Man of Great Faith
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:24 p.m.
Brian Osweta is a born-again Christian. He works as a data journalist at the BBC East Africa Bureau. He previously worked at Nation Media Group, Gilitics Media and Baraka FM. … Read more
Jane Gitau: An Award-Winning Communications and Public Relations Professional
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:22 p.m.
Jane Gitau is a communications specialist with experience in communicating in the environmental, academic, food security, human rights and religious sectors. She has had the honour of leading the public … Read more
Congratulations Fatuma Abdulkadir Adan
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:18 p.m.
Having hailed from #Marsabit County born to parents from warring tribes, she became the first woman in Marsabit to get a law degree. She has numerous accolades for her efforts … Read more
Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear Award
Dec. 23, 2024, 8:14 p.m.
We celebrate WachukaMacharia who was awarded the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear for her work towards access to justice and protection. This award is given in honour … Read more
Walter Mugedo: An Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Specialist
Dec. 23, 2024, 7:31 p.m.
Walter Mugendo is an Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (ESG) specialist with over 12 years of experience across various industries, that is manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, construction, and contact centre management. … Read more