Leadership

Kelvin Mandila

Kelvin Mandila

CEO & Founder

Kelvin Mandila is the Founder of Center for Media Innovation. He leads the organization's mission to empower young creators through media, technology, storytelling, and innovation.

As a journalist, media producer, researcher, and mentor, driving media programs and trainings in transforming regional digital media ecosystems, and building platforms that amplify young voices across Africa.

Strategic Operations & Growth Team

Vashti Akinyi

Vashti Akinyi

Chief Operating Officer
Ferdinand Maina

Ferdinand Maina

Grants & Partnerships Officer
Manasseh Githua

Manasseh Githua

Business Development Officer

Support & Governance Team

Zilper Ochieng

Zilper Ochieng

People Culture & Talent Officer
Maxwell Odongo

Maxwell Odongo

Head of Finance
Audrey Nafula

Audrey Nafula

Quality Assurance Officer

Media Production Team

Isaac Omollo

Isaac Omollo

Production Lead
Ismail Idris

Ismail Idris

Creative Editor
Maurine Kariira

Maurine Kariira

Photography Lead

Technology & AI Team

Julius Kirambia

Julius Kirambia

AI Innovation Lead
David Mwangi

David Mwangi

Digital Skills Trainer

Community Engagement Team

Eunice Ndung'u

Eunice Ndung'u

Community Coordinator
Mustafa Rajab

Mustafa Rajab

Climate Storytelling Lead

Institutional Risk & Communication Team

Maintaining brand integrity, legal standards, security, values, and reputation

Jermaine Magethe

Jermaine Magethe

Communication and PR Officer
Sammy Gakundi

Sammy Gakundi

Legal & Compliance Officer