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Mike Mpanya

Mike Mpanya is a visionary leader, activist, and entrepreneur with a diverse background in driving socio-economic change across Africa. As the co-founder of Igwele and the founder of Ubuma Leadership, he has empowered thousands of youths through impactful education and employment programs, mentoring over 280 emerging leaders. Mike previously headed Africa’s largest youth organisation, operating in 38 countries, where he demonstrated his talent for innovative, technology-driven problem-solving. He is also known for his contributions as a youth minister, thought leader, and published poet. Mike’s work in advancing socio-economic development was recognised when he won the prestigious Nelson Mandela Institute of Development Studies “My City” Initiative at a continental level. Mike continues to serve the continent as the Senior Vice-President for the Future of Africa Committee within the Mo Ibrahim Foundation's Now Generation Network.

In the corporate sphere, Mike has been instrumental in expanding Discovery Health’s Vitality Health International throughout Africa, co-developing the world’s first customized Malaria insurance product. Currently, as the founder and CEO of Nubi AI, Mike continues to harness technology and creativity to foster positive change and innovation. Mike's leadership at Nubi has been featured in CNN's Inside Africa and recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative amongst other global platforms.

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