About
HEVA
Ecosystem Support
Investments
Our approach has included capital transfer, incubation and policy support. We have laid a firm foundation for achieving our vision via three key strategic areas:
Research & Insights
Set up in 2013, the fund’s founding partners chose to shift the narrative to address the sustainability of the cultural and creative industries in the region by providing an innovative financing solution for creative enterprises.
Our mission is to fuel the growth of the creative industries in Africa, empower burgeoning youth-led and women-led digital and creative enterprises, promote business and intellectual property ownership, and contribute to sustainable livelihoods for cultural practitioners and artisans.
Frequently Asked Questions
For further information about HEVA. What we do, who we do it for, and how we can engage.
Meet the Team
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Wakiuru Njuguna
Managing Partner
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Kendi Kamwambia
Operations Partner
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Mars Maasai - George Aloo
Program Manager and Research and Insights Manager
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Dr. Akati Khasiani
Head of Grants and Inclusion
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Nehemia Kabugi
Finance Manager
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Dr. Fridah Kirera
Grants Portfolio Manager
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Jesse Kang’ethe
Business Development and Partnerships
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Olivia Muia
Communications Manager
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Diana Odero
Communications and Program Officer
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Jane Pauline
Communications Officer
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Vivian Kimemia
Finance Officer
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Hussein Anekeya
Grants Officer
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Pauline Oduke
Grants Accounts Assistant
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Caren Ndiwa
Office and Administration Assistant
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Carolyne Mumbi
Grants Accounts Intern
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Alex Muia Kimilu
Accounts Intern
See Our Board
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George Gachara
Board Chair and Founding Partner
George has played a crucial founding role in HEVA to define strategy, identify investors and funding partners…
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Sunny Dolat
Advisory Board Member
Sunny Dolat is a fashion curator, cultural producer and creative director who has worked extensively in the East Africa region . He previously led HEVA’s…
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Esther Ndeti
Advisory Board Member
Esther has earned years of experience in the venture funding space. Her keen eye for investment strategy and tactical expertise in early-stage financing…
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Lonwambo Mavuso
Advisory Board Member
Lonwabo is passionate about the role of arts as a progressive enabler for social and economic development. He has considerable experience working in…
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Emanuela Gregorio
Advisory Board Member
Emanuela has notched her Economist expertise in SME finance. She has 15 years of working in international development with a focus on Africa.
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Dr. Jenny Mbaye
Advisory Board Member
Jenny is knowledgeable in creative labour, cultural work, entrepreneurship, and management as well as in cultural policy, governance & education in African context.
LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH
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