Nekesa Were builds and supports communities to develop innovative solutions that transform societies while protecting dignity and impacting economies positively. She works with and advises startup and SME leaders.

As Director of Strategy at AfriLabs, Nekesa leads the planning and execution of the organization’s strategy to consistently elevate innovators across the African continent.

Nekesa has designed award winning projects and led high capacity teams at SNDBX and at iHub Nairobi where she championed an open innovation culture that was integral in ensuring quick maturity of Kenya’s innovation ecosystem.