Wangari Theuri
Senior Program Manager BlueBiz Program, TechnoServe
About the Speaker
Wangari Theuri is a dedicated and results-oriented Senior Program Manager at BlueBiz, a program under TechnoServe Kenya, with a robust background in enterprise development, business advisory, and sustainable economic growth within the blue economy sector. Her career is marked by a commitment to supporting youth and women-led businesses, fostering climate-smart startups, and facilitating MSMEs' access to financing and grants. Wangari's passion lies in empowering entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary skills and resources to scale their businesses and create lasting impact.
Wangari has deep expertise in seaweed value chains, sustainable entrepreneurship, and AI-driven business solutions. She has played a key role in organizing and preparing SMEs for pitching competitions, such as Climate LaunchPad and What Design Can Do, helping businesses refine their strategies and secure critical funding. Her work extends to facilitating investment opportunities, developing climate-smart business models, and supporting enterprises that promote environmental sustainability.
Prior to her tenure at TechnoServe, Wangari contributed her expertise to organizations such as the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and the Yunus Environment Hub, where she played a pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability and innovative climate solutions. Her dedication to environmental causes is further exemplified by her participation in the Triggering Exponential Climate Action (TECA) Fellowship by BFA Global, where she collaborated with like-minded professionals to drive climate action initiatives.
Sessions by Speaker
Day - 1 : Wed, Sep 24, 2025
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM (EAT)
Pride Inn Paradise - Eco Ballroom Hall
02:30 PM - 04:30
Wed, Sep 24, 2025 Day – 1
Financing Coastal Communities: Scaling Solutions Across Blue Economy Value Chains
Description
Track Lead: Technoserve
Keynote: Wangari Theuri, Senior Program Manager, BlueBiz,
Moderator: Kris Ansin, Country Director, Technoserve
Panelist:
- Mercy Mukulu - Country Director, Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa
- Esnas Tsindoli- Youth leader and climate change advocate
- Will Gertler - CEO and Co-Founder, Kumbatia,
- Patrick Nyoike - Head of Blue Economy in Equity Group Holdings PLC