Lynda Kasina 2026 Speakers
Chief Sustainability Officer , Said Business School
“I believe that real change starts with understanding the needs of communities and empowering them through education and sustainable skilling. With over 17 years of experience in social development across East Africa, I have had the privilege of working alongside local organizations to design impactful projects that truly make a difference.
Currently, I serve as Chief Sustainability Officer at Kianda Foundation and Nurisha Trust, where I focus on strategic resource mobilization while advocating for gender equality and safeguarding. In my previous role as Project Manager, I spearheaded systemic interventions that led to the successful implementation of the Dual Training program across three vocational training colleges significantly improving training outcomes. I have a proven track record of mobilizing donor funding and leveraging public-sector partnerships to increase access to vocational training for over 500 young women in underserved communities. I also had the joy of seeing our innovative Greening TVET initiative recognised as a UNESCO UNEVOC Innovative Learning Practice.
I am also actively involved in non-executive roles with the Safaricom Foundation, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and the UNESCO-UNEVOC BILT Expert Group, where I contribute insights on policy development for the education sector. Being part of these boards has enriched my perspective on how we can align our efforts toward creating a more equitable society.
I am completing an Executive MBA at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, that sharpens the strategy, finance, and global-systems thinking that I will bring to the next chapter.
Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring young professionals who share my passion for sustainable development. It is incredibly rewarding to see them grow into leaders who are equally committed to making a positive impact in their communities.
I am open to conversations about international development, philanthropy, and safeguarding across Africa. If your mandate is to scale impact for youth, women, livelihoods, or climate resilience, I would love to connect.”
