Jack M. Juma is a technical advisor on organic standards and certification with over 17 years of working experience in Organic agriculture sector. Has had a wide range of experience in value chains development with a focus on the organic value chain, sector/ industry with the key being farmer training in organic production practices.

Has also helped developed organic certification project in a number of African countries as a consultant for example in Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Liberia, Burkina Faso, as a lead consultant on organic hive products certification.

His Career Objective is to be a senior facilitator and researcher in environmental studies, organic agriculture and community development.

Joyce has over 7 years’ experience in development work both national and international. Previously working with VSO as a Project Officer, Joyce has extensive knowledge in project planning and management, community mobilizations, coaching and mentorship, Advocacy and Social accountability, community mobilization and youth engagement.
Joyce is very passionate about inclusion of young people in decision-making processes as well as their nurturing and empowerment for a greater tomorrow.

Julius Musyoki holds a Bachelors degree in Industrial Design from the University of Nairobi and is a practicing entrepreneur. He has over 20 years’ experience in development work, enterprise development, product design, market linkages, online presence and training of youth, women, persons with disabilities and community livelihood projects.

He worked and has served various organizations as a consultant and trainer, including; Actionaid, Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), International Organization for Migration (IOM), En-Plus (Japan), UNDP/Kwale County government, Technical University of Mombasa, Oxfam/ ACT Institute, Actionaid, Micro Enterprise Support Program Trust (MESPT), Association for Persons with Disability Kenya (APDK), Kwacha Afrika, Kwetu Training Centre, GIZ-SoteHub Go-Blue project among others.

He is a Master Trainer, Consultant & Mentor specializing in Business Development Services (BDS), economic empowerment, product design & market linkage. Julius is a life member of the Red Cross Society of Kenya and also a member of local networks, including www.mombasaworks.com

He has being able to provide capacity building to over 150 Blue Economy Value chain MSMEs within counties of  Mombasa and Kwale.

Meet Umulkulthum Musa Yeya, a Tutorial Fellow, Coordinator and BOM Member TUM-TVET Institute at the Technical University of Mombasa, a Mentor, Leader, Financial Manager, Facilitator and a Role Model to many.

She is currently pursuing PhD Business Administration (Finance), holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (Finance) and Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance) from JKUAT. She is passionate about bettering the community through education and research by unlocking the potential of every person she interacts with, and optimal exploitation of marine resources.

She has being able to provide capacity building to over 100 Blue Economy Value chain MSMEs within counties of  Kwale and Kilifi.

Mr. Joseph Maina is an enterprise development trainer, a project manager, a community mobilizer, a financial inclusion consultant, a economic empowerment program coordinator.

He has being able to provide capacity building to over 50 Blue Economy Value chain MSMEs within counties of  Taita Taveta.

Meet Grace Omusula Sembe, a certified Start and Improve your Business (SIYB) Trainer and Mentor by International Labor Organization.

She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Community Development in the School of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University, and a certificate in Leadership Development and Mentorship from the Kenyatta University.

She has being able to provide capacity building to over 100 Blue Economy Value chain MSMEs within counties of  Mombasa and Kilifi.

Anthony Main, a certified Business mentor and IYB (Improve Your Business) Trainer from the International Labor Organization. He offers Business Mentorship to existing and potential entrepreneurs as an Enterprise Development Officer for Equity Bank Mombasa.

He currently holds a Masters of Business Administration (Mgt science). He is passionate about conservation and environment and is a life long member of the wildlife society and Red Cross Society groups in Kenya.

He has being able to provide capacity building to over 100 Blue Economy Value chain MSMEs within counties of  Mombasa and Kwale.

Jannat Abdallah, currently holds a  Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from the INTI International University. She is one of the first few ladies from Lamu county to have been able to participate in the  Youth and Exchange Study (YES) Program in USA. She was a pioneer from a very young age.

She is the Cabinet Secretary of the Blue Economy of Lamu Youth Assembly sponsored by the Oslo Centre. She aspires to be an Ambassador in future and believes the youths can carry the banner of changes in our countries’. She is a lover of the community and prides herself in giving back to the community and breaking all boundaries.

She has being able to provide capacity building to over 50 Blue Economy Value chain MSMEs within counties of  Lamu.

David Muye has worked with many groups from startups/incubation stages to growth stages having worked in the microfinance industry for over 12 years now, he has gained a lot of expertise and exposure on many areas of MSMEs business development.

He is currently undertaking his Masters degree (MBA) in strategic Management. He also holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Microfinance Option), Diploma in Business Administration, Certified Credit Professional (CCP) Intermediate Level) Kasneb, and Certificate in Christian Ministries. In addition to this, he is a member of the Institute of Credit Management Kenya (ICM-K).

He has being able to provide capacity building to over 50 Blue Economy Value chain MSMEs within counties of  Kilifi.