Stephen Wanyingo
(he/him)Kenya
I am a lead facilitator at Somo and have been a freelance facilitator with the Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa) at the University of Nairobi since 2019. Over the years, I have designed and facilitated numerous in-person and online learning sessions and supported social impact leaders. I have also facilitated and supported community of practice CoP convenings organized by the Obama Foundation and Robert Bosch Alumni Network members, where I have worked closely with social innovators to co-create meaningful dialogues, collaborative spaces, and action-oriented outcomes across sectors and countries.
Beyond facilitation, I am the co-founder of Somo, a social enterprise and non-profit organization focused on empowering young people, especially girls and young women, from under-served communities with future-ready and employability skills, and matching them with economic opportunities.
Through my change making journey, I have been recognized as a Obama Foundation Leader and a Mandela Washington Fellowship Fellow, which reflects my commitment to ethical leadership, community empowerment, and systems-level change across Africa.
Here are a few words that capture my work and practice: #facilitator #trainer #learningdesigner #communityweaver #educationinnovator #youthdevelopment#socialimpact
Experience
Languages: English, Swahili
Event Types: Bootcamp, Conference, Festival, Hackathon, Hybrid, Online
Audiences: Adults (36–64), Marginalised or vulnerable groups, Private Sector, Teens (13–19 y/o), Young adults (20–35 y/o)
Certificates: CXC Online Facilitation Training
Thematic Areas
- Collaboration & Co-Creation
- Facilitation & Training
- AI for Social Impact
- Community Weaving
- Systemic Impact
- Mentoring
- Reflection & Integration
- Social Innovation
- Wellbeing
- Climate Action