DOT Kenya

Esther Wanjiru Gathigi is passionate about empowering young and aspiring entrepreneurs to develop the skills and insights they need to transition their startups into high-potential business ventures.

Prior to joining DOT, Esther was the Executive Director for WECREATE Kenya, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State that establishes entrepreneurial community centers in safe and centralized locations for women to gain access to the essential resources required for starting or growing businesses. Esther has also worked in business development at NIC Bank. She has extensive experience in relationship management, project and operations management, and strategy mapping and implementation.

As a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Esther collaborates with young business leaders in Kenya and abroad to impact the lives of others through projects in education, environment, and entrepreneurship. She also offers her expertise as a mentor with the African Entrepreneurship Awards, focusing on entrepreneurial capacity development. Esther believes in enhancing skills and knowledge of young entrepreneurs to transform the entrepreneurship landscape in Kenya, and to highlight success stories across the continent.

Beryl has more than 15 years of experience as an accountant and financial consultant. She is responsible for financial management and reporting, asset management and financial accounting. She advises the management team and program teams on various operational decisions. She manages funds in a judicious manner while minimizing risk, and ensures adequate controls over the use of funds.

Beryl has a track record of success in establishing and managing finance and administration systems and structures, costs allocation and financial governance structures. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds an Executive Master of Science in Organizational Development from United States International University Africa.

Victor plans, designs and proactively monitors programs, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action. He ensures effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of programs. He also manages program budgets on behalf of the organisation, monitoring expenditure and costs against outcomes as programs progress.

His 15 years of experience in varied positions in the UK and Kenya, including program management roles in the NGO sector, have given him the training and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Victor holds a degree in international relations and an Executive Master of Science in Organizational Development, both from the United States International University Africa.

Petronila has more than 12 years of educational publishing, procurement and project management experience. She excels at producing competitive content and managing vibrant and energetic teams.

In her role with DOT Kenya, Petronila coordinates the development and implementation of employee training and professional development programs. She advances learning at DOT Kenya through research, partnerships and advocacy initiatives.

Petronila has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension from Egerton University. She also has a Master of Arts in Communication for Development and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nairobi.

Rosemary Wanjiru is passionate about supporting young people with relevant skills so that they can progress in life. She enjoys  content development and believes that writing has the power to give a voice to every person in the society.

She has over three years of experience in communications within the NGO sector. She is a graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass Media Studies at the University of Nairobi. And a member of the Network for Media and Public Relations Women in Kenya.

Ambrose Mbuvi is an ecosystem builder passionate about enabling innovators to develop and launch their business ideas.

Ambrose supports the effective development and implementation of DOT Kenya’s social enterprise track programs and actively contributes to the efficient delivery and advancement of social enterprise track through research, partnership & alliance building, program development & implementation and advocacy initiatives.

Ambrose is a 2018 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program fellow & a Youth Connekt Africa - Economic Development (Prosperity Innovation Award) 2019 winner.