Our Speakers

Dr. Penina Lam

Dr. Penina Lam is the University of Toronto’s Director of International Relations. Her role focuses on the implementation of the Mastercard Foundation grant, which facilitates capacity development and entrepreneurship among African youth.

Samuel Kimani

Samuel Kimani is dedicated to improving the health, safety, and economic conditions for small-scale miners in sub-Saharan Africa through ELPIS Africa. With over 15 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, project management, and fundraising, Samuel approaches life with a passion to serve the underserved.

Brian Ssennoga

Brian is the Founder and coach of Kampala Leadership and is the Partnership Specialist for Medic Mobile. He is most passionate about 2 main things: developing young leaders and the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). As a Partnership Specialist for Medic, he oversees the adoption of the Community Health Toolkit, a platform for public and private sector community health programs in Uganda.

Ndidi Nwuneli

Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli is the Founder of LEAP Africa, Changing Narratives Africa, is an executive Chair at Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition, a Board Member in the African Philanthropy Forum, and much more. She is helping improve the African agriculture and nutrition landscape through various partnerships and is supporting food and agriculture entrepreneurs in 35 African countries.