Esther (Wagaki) of Ementoring Africa

Biography:

As I grow in my career, I am increasingly drawn to the power of mentorship — especially during life’s transitions. I believe in mentorship that walks with people through change, uncertainty, and new beginnings.

Through eMentoring Africa, we have supported youth and young professionals across the region with mentorship, coaching, and skills programs focused on personal growth, employability, and wellbeing. I also lead WEMA (Work Experience and Mentorship Academy), where graduates gain real-world skills and mentorship through a “learn-work-earn” model.

More recently, I have been working one-on-one with individuals navigating transitions — whether shifting careers, approaching retirement, or simply figuring out what’s next. I offer personalized mentorship to help people reflect, reset, and move forward with clarity.

At heart, I’m a mentor, a listener, and a guide. If you’re in transition — or support those who are — let’s talk about the RESET MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.

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PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP ROLES:
- Current Immediate Past Chair IEEE Kenya Section (2024-2025)
- Chairperson, IEEE Kenya Section (2022-2024)
- Former Vice-Chair (2020-2021) and Secretary (2017-2019), IEEE Kenya Section
- Chairperson, IEEE-Women in Engineering (2018-2020)
- Member, Smart Africa Women & Girls in ICT Working Group
- Member of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Gender & Youth Sub-sector Board.
- Chairperson - Do IT in Africa Foundation
- Founding Advisory Council member of the Presidential Digital Talent Program (PDTP), where I developed the Mentorship Guide.

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Global Executive MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology from United States International University (USIU), Kenya. I am a certified eLearning in Practice Expert with InWent, Germany, and a certified Mentor & Mentoring Program Manager with Mentoring University (USA). Recipient of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneur Program scholarship; Fellow in the Rockefeller Global Fellowship Program for Social Innovation; Fellow with Women Leaders of the World (WLW) Fellowship.

Address:Kenya