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ABOUT US
Driving Sustainable
Collaborations in Africa
Collaborative Value Partners Africa (CVPAfrica), led by Dr. Wamuyu Mahinda, is a social enterprise committed to accelerating growth in Africa through collaborative efforts and shared resources. Drawing on her doctoral research with over 100 social entrepreneurs across 19 African countries, Dr. Wamuyu champions principles for successful collaboration: setting collective goals, being open to learning, providing quality coaching, sharing information promptly, negotiating objectively, resolving conflicts effectively, and embracing social capital. CVPAfrica aims to establish and support partnerships that make a real and lasting impact by leveraging well-thought-out, homegrown, systemic, and organised methodologies.
As an Enterprise Support Organization (ESO), CVPAfrica believes in the private sector's critical role in solving social challenges. The YouthEmploy Africa program fosters collaboration among the private sector, civil society, youth, and women to create 5 million jobs for youth and women by 2030. CVPAfrica’s social impact measurement model, the ICE Index, uses a three-pronged approach, acknowledging the need for a multi-dimensional framework to overcome traditional limitations in impact measurement in Africa.
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Meet Our Founding Partner
Dr. Wamuyu Mahinda, an Ashoka Fellow and a pioneering force in social innovation, serves as the Founding Partner of Collaborative Value Partners – Africa (CVPAfrica). CVPAfrica is dedicated to nurturing homegrown social solutions, emphasising the significance of local ownership where African Change makers actively shape the overarching strategy for advancing indigenous social solutions through collaborative efforts and co-creation. With a wealth of expertise spanning over two decades, Wamuyu specialises in social and youth entrepreneurship, business development, coaching, and the creation of job opportunities for youth and women. Recognised for her adept leadership and unwavering advocacy for collaboration, she fosters connections among enterprises, government entities, and communities. Drawing from her in-depth research on over 100 enterprises across 22 counties, Wamuyu possesses a profound understanding of the hurdles confronting businesses and entrepreneurs in Africa. Dr. Wamuyu is currently the Co-Chair – Catalyst 2030 Africa Chapter, a global movement of social entrepreneurs and social innovators from all sectors who share the common goal of creating innovative, people-centric approaches to attain the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Dr. Wamuyu Mahinda
Our Core Team
Gathoni Mahinda, Partner overseeing Programs and Resource Mobilisation at CVPAfrica, is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in program creation, business strategy consulting, and entrepreneurship.
Motivated by a passion for community impact and a commitment to meaningful work, Gathoni thrives on bringing the company's vision to life through innovative initiatives. Guided by integrity and a pursuit of excellence, she is dedicated to ethical business practices and transformative impact.
Gathoni envisions contributing to the company's growth by establishing robust structures, designing impactful programs, and nurturing the legacy of this family business.
Gathoni Mahinda
Dr. Muhonza, a distinguished expert in accounting and finance, holds a Doctorate in Strategic Management from the United States International University - Africa, alongside professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). With a rich background spanning academia and industry, he brings extensive expertise to his role.
Dr. Muhonza's research interests include corporate governance, business improvement practices, supply chain management, and value addition. Committed to advancing accounting, finance, and strategic management, he mentors the next generation of professionals through mentorship programs and scholarly endeavours.
Now at CVPAfrica, Dr. Muhonza channels his experience and passion for excellence to foster collaborative value and drive impactful change across African communities.
Dr. CPA Prescott Butoyi Muhonza
Ian Jege, a seasoned content strategist and digital marketer with over two decades of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge to his role at CVPAfrica.
With 14 years in traditional advertising, digital marketing, and creative team leadership, complemented by an additional 7 years of immersive audio and visual production expertise, Ian has held senior positions in multinational advertising agencies and served as the deputy creative director at East Africa’s largest media company, Nation Media Group. Additionally, as the founder of KW Creative, his own content and digital marketing agency since 2016, Ian embodies the entrepreneurial spirit.
Now leading communication at CVPAfrica, Ian leverages his strengths in digital strategy, copywriting, and collaborative creative work to craft compelling stories and strategies, elevating CVPAfrica programs and fostering audience trust and engagement. Passionate about empowering impact-oriented brands, Ian values creativity, collaboration, and authenticity above all else in his work.
Ian 'Jege' Kanyi
Njambi Wachira Mahinda is a dynamic marketing and communications professional with over 14 years of experience in brand management and user engagement.
Beginning her career as an intern in agencies and NGOs, she transitioned into the finance sector, rising to leadership roles in brand and product marketing. With a focus on empowering underserved groups, she developed finance products for women and youth while leading PR efforts for social causes. Previously, Njambi served as Chief of Marketing and Communications at a leading Fintech firm, driving efforts to empower Micro and Small enterprises across Africa.
Now, she brings her expertise to new endeavours, leveraging her strategic mindset and knack for forging connections to drive sustainable brand growth across industries.
Njambi Mahinda
Joe Mahinda, a passionate filmmaker dedicated to bringing authentic stories to life. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, he specialises in film and TV production, as well as story ideation.
With a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Media, Joe has amassed a wealth of experience working on a variety of projects, including TV commercials, documentaries, award-winning short films, and feature films. Additionally Joe has worked on projects that were selected for showcasing on the global Netflix platform.
Passionate about storytelling and visual artistry, Joe is committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity and delivering impactful cinematic experiences in his role at CVPAfrica as head of Video and production logistics.
Joe Mahinda
Gathoni Mwangi, with over 14 years of experience in branding, public relations, and communications, brings an innovative and results-driven approach to her role. As Head of Public Relations at Saracen OMD, she has led impactful product launches and crafted compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
With a deep understanding of brand storytelling in the digital age, Gathoni has transformed market positioning and led successful brand launches. Her diverse background in advertising and marketing agencies has honed her communication skills, enabling her to lead Diageo's inclusion and diversity PR campaign in Africa.
As Founder and CEO of Grand PR Ltd, she facilitates meaningful brand-audience interactions. Gathoni's dedication to impactful storytelling, combined with her creative mindset, makes her an invaluable asset to CVPAfrica, contributing to its mission of fostering collaborative value across the continent.
Gathoni Mwangi
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