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Kennedy Simiyu

Analyst

Kennedy works with the DRK team to identify and support innovative social entrepreneurs.

Kennedy comes to DRK from a venture-building background, most recently working as a consultant analyst at Ansa Africa. As a consultant, he specialized in sustainability and social impact initiatives, partnering with organizations like Jolly Footprints to empower women and youth in rural Kenya through capacity building, financial literacy and agribusiness development.

Kennedy is a graduate of Africa Nazarene University (ANU), where he studied finance and marketing and served as a mentor leader. During his time at ANU, he was deeply involved in community outreach initiatives aimed at empowering marginalized communities through business skills and promoting inclusivity. He also played an active role in advancing climate action, leading tree-planting campaigns and advocacy efforts.