Mwende Mbevi

Mwende Mbevi is the East Africa Director for Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD);a United Nations mandated organization that seeks to maximize the positive impact of People of African Descent globally.

Mwende holds an undergraduate degree in Communications & Community Development from Daystar University [Kenya] and is a Momentum Education Graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology. She is a certified life coach and is the mother to three amazing children.

Mwende has led the charge to transform lives of thousands of youths over the 25 years that span her development career. In 2021, Mwende was recognized nationally by a Head of State Commendation, Order of the Golden Warrior (OGW) ; and internationally, as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent [MIPAD 2021].

Mwende's passion for youth & women empowerment cuts across the pertinent problems her continent faces including poverty alleviation, access to education, access to water & climate action; As the founder of Seriana foundation, she seeks to create a better world for all. In her own words, she strives to fulfil this vision everyday by being ‘a responsive, vulnerable and connected leader'.