Our Team

John Waweru Gakunga

Founder and Managing Trustee
Lecturer of solid/ hazardous waste engineering and specialist

Specialist in urban wastes engineering; rural & urban water, sanitation, hygiene issues; and waste to energy schemes in cities for sustainable developments; project/ construction management and infrastructure developments.

John is a member of International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and shares the same objectives as ISWA and cares for the following causes -Arts and Culture, Children, Education,Environment, Health, Fairness to all, Poverty eradication, Science and Technology, Social Services and Youth Motivation.

www.interwaste-ea.co.ke, www.linkedin.com

jwgakunga@gmail.com

Dr. Hellen Amunga

Dr. Hellen Amunga is currently a lecturer in the Department of Educational Communication and Technology. Dually trained in Education and Library and Information Science, Hellen is an advocate of access to information for all and specifically the need to impart the masses with Information Literacy and Information Ethics principles from their formative stages if the planet is to be protected from all forms of waste; That basic information Literacy and Information Ethics practices would not only lead to life-long learning, but also to behavior change regarding their environments by engaging in wholesome environmental management for a safe and clean planet including e-waste management. Hellen has presented papers at conferences, published and facilitated many workshops. She is currently involved in developing interactive online working on Information Literacy and Information Ethics-related projects with partners; and volunteers her skills and expertise in initiating, developingand ensuring sustainability of libraries in Kenya.
Lecturer, Kenyatta University.

hellenamunga88@gmail.com

Founder of Wasteaid, British Columbia, Canada

Simon has extensive experience working on waste management in the development, humanitarian and aid contexts, having worked in Uganda, Philippines, Sri Lanka and elsewhere. He has a passion for connecting the international global waste industry with the development sector and hence this inspired him to found WasteAid. He has a masters in Wastes Management, and is a Chartered Waste Manager and Chartered Environmentalist, he has also been a fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society, consultant and public servant dealing with policy, research, operations, regulations and other aspects of wastes management. He is also an actor, appearing on screen and stage, he consults in social media marketing, he has a masters degree in theology which he recently completed. His wife and children are managing to put up with him until he grows up. Simon is working as the CEO of WasteAid

spenny@wasteaid.ca

Prof. Changwon Kim
Dept. of Environmental Engineering

Pusan National University
Congress President and Board Member at International Water Association and a Professor with vast experience and Research Interest in Wastewater treatment on biological nutrient removal, modeling, diagnosis and process control.Sustainable energy production based on microbial fuel cell.

waterlab.icts21.com

Mr Gilbert Gathu Waweru

A highly motivated, focused and results oriented Management professional with a bias in Performance and Development. Extensive background and experience in providing leadership in key projects, delivering business results, increasing customer satisfaction and improving employee performance.

gilbertgathu@yahoo.com

Prof. Mumo P. Kisau

Vice Chancellor, Scott Christian University

Prof. Mumo aims to facilitate growth and effective development in peoples Christian walk in the area of Faith and Development. He is Passionate about teaching, research, mentorship and leadership development and Called to create environment for every man and woman to experience their God given potential through their work and as Christians. He is a people person and able to work in multicultural settings and environments Published scholar.

wakisau@gmail.com

Prof. Ephantus Wanjohi

Professor of Medical Parasitology, Kenyatta University

ewkabiru@gmail.com

Prof. George Muturi Thumbi

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
An Associate Professor at Technical University of Kenya, LEAD EXPERT as an Environmental Impact Assessment/Audit Expert.  Under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act of Kenya (EMCA).

georgethumbi@yahoo.com, www.tukenya.ac.ke

Ms Christine Wanjiru

Programs and Partnerships Officer (Volunteer) -VINE AFRICA

Ms Wanjiru’s goal is to apply the acquired knowledge, experience and skills gained in the past 5 years,that contribute to innovation and development in the national and global spheres of business and economic development.

nduatichristine@gmail.com