Guests and Speakers

The conference will examine the challenges and opportunities surrounding Africa’s role on the global stage in the 21st Century. Our guests and speakers come from all walks of life across a multitude of careers and professions; they have each made a mark in their field of endeavor and are seeking to expand the profile of African achievers.

Traditionally, Africa was seen as highly successful in quite a limited field of activities, such as athletics and long-distance running. The conference seeks to ensure delegates have a wider appreciation of the talent and achievement of young Africans across many areas, from the Arts, entertainment and the media to entrepreneurship, business and technology.

We are utilizing several formats for the conference, including keynote addresses and panel Q&A sessions.

Across the five days of the conference our guests and speakers include:-

H E Margaret Kenyatta: former First Lady of the Republic of Kenya, whose work in women’s health, girl child empowerment, environmental and wildlife issues reflects true servant leadership.
Nikita Kering: an award winning singer, songwriter and actress (and Brookhouse alumni).
Richard Turere: a TED speaker, children’s author and inventor of Lion Lights (and Brookhouse alumni).
Larry Madowo: CNN International correspondent and host of the African Voices Change makers and Playmakers series.
Bright Simons: Technology entrepreneur and President of the mPedigree phone-based system.
Ambassador Amina Mohamed: A former UN diplomat and founder of Amina Leadership, Integrity, Values & Excellence Foundation (ALIVE).
Christian Lambrechts: Environmentalist and Executive Director at Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, Kenya.
Peggy-Mativo Ochola: Educational entrepreneur and Executive Director at PACEMaker International.
Smriti Vidyathi: Broadcaster and news anchor, co-producer and host of NTV Wild Talk.
Dr Paula Kahumbu: Chief Executive Officer of Kenya/USA Conservation NGO Wildlife Direct (and Brookhouse School Patron).
Pattern Odhiambo: Technology innovator and Electrical and Electronic Engineer.
Waihiga Mwaura: Kenyan journalist and BBC presenter of Focus on Africa.
Jafer Abdikadir: Emerging technologies specialist and Software Engineer.
William Kamkwamba: Environmental entrepreneur, author and TED Fellow, known as The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (a Netflix series) and co-founder of Moving Windmills.