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Dr. Kenneth Kipyego Toroitich is an enterprise development and management consultant, executive educator, researcher and banking and financial services expert with over 16 years of experience spanning
commercial banking, financial-sector capacity building, entrepreneurship, SME development and
executive education. His work sits at the intersection of enterprise growth, finance, leadership, strategic partnerships and sustainable wealth creation.

Based at the Strathmore Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Centre (SEDIC), Strathmore University Business School, Dr. Toroitich drives enterprise development, executive education and strategic partnerships across business, government, financial institutions and development partners.

Over the past decade, his work has supported and de-risked more than 17,500 SMEs, entrepreneurs and
business leaders through enterprise development, capacity building, investor readiness, access to
finance and executive education across East Africa. His work also extends to the Strathmore Research and Consultancy Centre (SRCC), where he serves as a Technical Working Group member and design thinking consultant, bringing a practitioner perspective to research, innovation and the design of solutions linking institutional knowledge to real-world business challenges.

His banking, credit and mediation experience gives him a practical understanding of capital, risk, financial performance and enterprise sustainability. He has participated in 50+ mediation and mentorship matters, including commercial and banking–customer disputes, non-performing loans and restructuring matters ,
helping parties move from dispute toward workable solutions that restore commercial relationships,
unlock capital and return funds to productive economic activity.

An ILO-certified Master Trainer, PMP-certified professional and Accredited Professional Mediator, Dr.
Toroitich brings an integrated view of finance, governance, negotiation, trust and stakeholder
relationships, working with entrepreneurs, business owners, Managing Directors and CEOs to build resilient enterprises and sustainable business ecosystems across Africa.

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Mark  Uwajeh (Uncle  Mark) is a Brand  Strategist, educator,  and founder of MCJEH Digital, where he helps African businesses build clear,  trusted,  and  high performing brands.

An ARCON member, he focuses on shaping  brand  perception—not just  logos  or  visuals—but  how people  understand,  trust,  and choose a business.

His core belief is that successful businesses are not built on logos or  colors,  but  on  perception,  how  people  see,  feel,  and remember a brand. He teaches that when this perception is unclear, businesses lose opportunities to competitors who may be less skilled but better positioned.

Through MCJEH Digital, he has developed a structured growth system  for  businesses:  BrandIT  (brand  identity),  Marketing Magnet (visibility),  ConvertIT  (lead  conversion),  SellIT  (sales strategy), and ScaleIT (business growth systems). He also runs the Digital Lab Masterclass Series and Personal Branding 360 for professionals building authority.

With  experience  across  multiple  industries  and  a  strong background in digital marketing and strategy, he has trained entrepreneurs  and  teams  across  Africa,  combining  practical execution  with  strategic  branding  systems.  His  work  helps businesses move from random marketing efforts to intentional systems that generate visibility, trust, and conversions.

Beyond consulting and training, he is also deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of digital professionals through community programs and learning platforms designed to build practical, job-ready skills in branding and marketing.

Mara Zhanet Michelo is a distinguished leader and advocate in the African technology and innovation ecosystem.

As the Founder and CEO of Jacaranda Hub, she has been instrumental in fostering entrepreneurship, driving digital transformation, and empowering youth and women across the continent.

Her extensive experience spans over a decade, during which she has consistently championed initiatives that bridge the gap between innovation and tangible impact. Mara’s thought leadership is frequently sought after on topics ranging from
ecosystem building and startup growth to policy reform and sustainable economic development in Africa.

Her unwavering commitment to nurturing a vibrant and inclusive innovation landscape has earned her widespread recognition and respect within the global tech community.

Christine Owande is a resourceful and initiative driven finance professional and with over 20 years of experience in the finance sector She is also a business and executive coach. She is a graduate of Masters in Strategic Management, Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance, and Certified Public Accountant – (C.P. A (K). She is currently undertaking PhD in (Entrepreneurship) at Strathmore University. Additionally, she is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). Christine is a visionary leader and a highly capable change-agent who consistently refines and revitalizes strategies, initiates change and facilitates solutions which drive team collaboration.

In practice of her career, she has served in various capacities; Currently serving as the Managing Director at the Strathmore Research and Consultancy Centre (SRCC), Treasurer of the board NURU Kenya and Treasurer of the board of Passion of Hope International Kenya. Previously she served as Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) at Waumini Sacco,Finance Manager at Waumini Sacco Limited, and Finance Manager at Kenya Pipeline Sacco Limited.

As a trained coach Christine has worked with many individuals to improve their careers and businesses. She has also mentored SME’s and Cooperatives to improve their business structures, Financial Management and Governance.

Joyce Kenneth

Joyce  Kenneth  is  an  internationally respected Corporate Leadership Trainer, Human  Resource  Strategist,  and
Business  Consultant  with  extensive experience  designing  people  and performance  systems  that  drive
corporate growth. She  is  a  licensed  Human  Resource
Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of  Personnel  Management  (CIPM)  and has worked with business leaders across Africa  to  develop  high-performance cultures,  leadership  pipelines,  and sustainable HR structures.

As the Visionary Founder of Thrive Leadership Consult Limited, Joyce  has  trained  and  coached  executives, HR leaders, and management teams across diverse industries. Her work focuses on leadership effectiveness, workplace culture transformation, employee  engagement  systems,  and  strategic  people operations.

She  has  facilitated  leadership  and  corporate  transformation sessions  impacting  thousands  of  professionals  and  has supported organizations in building structures that align talent strategy with business objectives.

Joyce is the author of Small Team, Big Results and The Culture Strategy, both widely referenced by corporate leaders seeking to strengthen team performance and organizational culture.

At  TLBC 2026, she will equip  participants  with  actionable  frameworks  for  building resilient  leadership  systems,  driving  workforce  performance, and creating cultures that sustain profitability and growth.

Iyke Kenneth

Ikechukwu  Kenneth  Adumekwe widely known as Iyke Kenneth is a Business  Growth  Strategist  and Organizational  Development Consultant with over a decade of experience  advising  and strengthening  businesses  across multiple sectors.

He has worked with more than 250 organizations,  supporting leadership  teams  to  improve operational   structure, performance  systems,  workforce productivity,  and  execution discipline. His consulting and facilitation work has influenced thousands  of  business  owners,  executives,  and  managers seeking  to  scale  sustainably  while  strengthening  internal capacity.

As  President  of  In-Charge  Solutions  Limited,  Iyke  leads enterprise  transformation  projects  focused  on  strategy execution,  performance  management  systems,  process optimization,  and  leadership  alignment.  Under  his  direction, organizations have improved decision-making clarity, reduced
operational  inefficiencies,  and  strengthened  accountability structures.

Iyke  is  known for translating  complex strategy into practical frameworks  that  managers  can  implement  immediately.  His facilitation  style  is  structured,  data-driven,  and  execution
focused,  equipping  employers  and  management teams with tools that drive measurable growth.

At  the  TLBC 2026,  Iyke brings  deep  expertise  in  building  scalable  systems, strengthening  management  capacity,  and  positioning organizations for long-term competitive advantage.

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