Wambui Kahara

Dr. Wambui Kahara is a prominent entrepreneur, philanthropist, and development expert, renowned for her leadership in Africa’s investment and development sectors. She is the Founder and CEO of Crystal Tribe Investments, a platform dedicated to fostering economic growth and innovation across Africa, and Co-founder and Director of La Pearl Investment Africa. Dr. Kahara’s focus is on sustainable investment strategies that create new opportunities for businesses across the continent.

Dr. Kahara has over a decade of experience at the United Nations (UN), where she held various senior positions in areas such as youth economic development, criminal justice reform, and urban safety governance. Notably, she served as the first Kenya Youth Representative to the UN, representing the country in global meetings and collaborating with heads of state. During her time at the UN, she pioneered the UN Inter-agency Joint Programme on Youth and established several initiatives, including the Prisons Entrepreneurship and Reintegration Program in Kenya and the Africa Young Parliamentarians Network.

In recognition of her work, Dr. Kahara has received numerous prestigious awards, including the United Nations Award for South-South Cooperation, the Crans Montana New Leader Award, and the Desmond Tutu Leadership Award. She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities and serves on multiple international boards, further showcasing her leadership and dedication to positive social change.

Dr. Kahara integrates investment with social impact, focusing on inclusive development and systemic reform. Her initiatives aim to empower the next generation of leaders in Africa and create lasting, transformative changes across various sectors.