Exploring SDG Investment Opportunities in Kenya

Keiran is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mr. Green Africa a tech-enabled plastic recycling company that tackles waste management problems. Keiran has 10+ years experience in business building, a background in banking (BoAMerrillLynch) and Bachelor of Business Administration (HWZ, Zurich).

Nikita is the Co-CEO of Insta Products and oversees the sustainable growth of INSTA's new ventures and expansions. Her vision is to fight for zero hunger in Africa one child at a time. She is passionate about building local supply chains and ending the cycle of malnutrition.

Kennedy Mmasi is the SDG Investment Lead at UNDP's FC4S. His primary focus lies in spearheading multi-stakeholder engagements aimed at mobilizing private and public capital for SDG investment initiatives within emerging economies. Kennedy's pivotal role revolves around bridging the SDG financing gap, particularly among financial centers in Africa, and connecting them with a global network of investors. Before the UNDP, Kennedy spent 5 years doing management consulting in New York, followed by his recent tenure at the OECD. Kennedy has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University and a Master's degree in International Finance from the Graduate Institute Geneva.

Jiao Tang is a dedicated environmentalist and the leader overseeing program implementation and operations at the Catalytic Finance Foundation. With a profound concern for the pressing planetary challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste, Jiao is deeply committed to driving both grassroots and systemic change. Jiao's expertise lies in helping organizations, companies and governments realize their organizational and sustainability objectives. Jiao's specialized knowledge spans areas such as waste and resources management, sustainable food systems, and regenerative agriculture, making her a valuable advocate for a more sustainable world.

Prior to his appointment in January 2018, as the Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva, Amb. Dr. Cleopa Mailu was the Cabinet Secretary for Health since 2015. In his long and illustrious career in Public service, Dr. Mailu held key Professional, Management and Leadership positions in the Ministry of Health, Kenyatta National Teaching and Referral Hospital and the Private Sector. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi Hospital, the leading Private hospital in Kenya for 12 years.

James Mwangi is a Kenyan born accountant, career banker, businessman and entrepreneur. He is the current CEO of Equity Group Holdings. Mr. Mwangi was included among The Financial Times' 2009 list of the top 50 thought leaders of emerging markets and the top 20 most influential people in Africa. He was the Founding Chairman of Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Board from 2007-2019, tasked with ensuring Kenya became a middle-income country with high living standards by 2030. Mr. Mwangi is a Presidential National Task force member on the Kenya COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund and Chair of its Health Committee. He is also the current Chancellor of Meru University. Mr. Mwangi graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, and passed the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK). He also graduated from the advanced management programme at the IESE Business School in Barcelona.