Stephen Machua

Stephen Machua

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Enterprise • Grants • Policy | Mandela Washington Fellow '24 | Chevening Alumni '19

  • Education

    • Clark Atlanta University

      2024 - 2024
      Mandela Washington Fellowship Business Leadership
    • University of Calgary

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Public Policy
    • Colorado State University

      2014 - 2015
      Global Social Sustainable Enterprise
    • The Technical University of Kenya

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Commerce Finance
    • The University of Manchester

      2018 - 2019
      Master of Science Global Urban Development and Planning
  • Experience

    • Rift Valley Railways

      Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
      Finance Intern
    • United Nations Volunteers

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
      Communication Support
    • Afrom Media

      May 2014 - Oct 2017
      Managing Director
    • British Council

      Jun 2017 - May 2018
      Policy Advisor
    • Mercy Corps

      Oct 2017 - Sept 2018
      Program Support
    • Alinea International

      Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
      Project Analyst
    • Piquant Spices

      Jun 2021 - now
      Managing Director
    • Power Learn Project

      Jan 2024 - now
      Grants Consultant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant (I)

      Kasneb
      Dec 2012
    • Professional Member

      Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)
      Sept 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Stephen Machua
      Presidential Innovation Award KeNIA Mar 2024 The Presidential Innovation Award, by KeNIA in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports, empowers innovators across Kenya by scouting, recognizing, and supporting the commercialization of innovations aligned with national priority sectors.
    • Awarded to Stephen Machua
      African Leaders of Tomorrow Global Affairs Canada Sep 2019 The African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Program commemorates the late Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice and equity. It supports young African professionals to become leaders in public policy and administration through training and mentorship in Canadian institutions.
    • Awarded to Stephen Machua
      Chevening Award Foreign and Commonwealth Office Sep 2018 Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
    • Awarded to Stephen Machua
      Silver Award UNLEASH Aug 2017 UNLEASH is a global innovation lab that brings together people from all over the world to transform 1,000 personal insights into hundreds of ideas, and build lasting global networks around the Sustainable Development Goals. UNLEASH is a non-profit started in 2017.
    • Awarded to Stephen Machua
      Emerging Community Champion UN Habitat Mar 2016 UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.
    • Awarded to Stephen Machua
      Silver Award Presidents Award Kenya Oct 2008 The President’s Award-Kenya exists to develop and deliver quality experiential activities that impart positive life skills and ethical values to young people for a better society. I was recognized by the 3rd President of Kenya, H.E. Mwai Kibaki for making a positive contribution to my community.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Treasurer

      Issued by Change Mind Change Future on Jan 2012
      Change Mind Change FutureAssociated with Stephen Machua
    • Board Member

      Issued by Cheza Sports Academy on Jan 2013
      Cheza Sports AcademyAssociated with Stephen Machua