
Timeline
About me
Award-Winning Entrepreneur | Sustainable Beauty & Fashion | Manufacturing | Impact Pioneer 🇸🇪
Education

Africa nazarene university
-Bachelor of arts in peace and conflict studies
Experience

Kccl
Jan 2015 - Mar 2017Administrative assistant
Footprints 4 change
Mar 2018 - Feb 2019Program officerImplemented programs in Mathare Slum in Nairobi to encourage innovative and constructive civic engagement among the youth as well as inspire the creation of peace cultures to break the cycles of stagnation and violence.

Ayanna handmade
Sept 2018 - nowFounderAyanna Handmade is a natural hair and skin care manufacturing brand. Our products are of superior quality, nutrient-dense and responsibly handcrafted to cater to the unique needs of the African woman.

Jasiri4africa
Jul 2022 - Aug 2023FellowJasiri Talent Investor programme introduces Jasiri Fellows to equally ambitious co-founders, and supports them on an individual, team and business level through seasoned Facilitators, Mentors and Business Coaches.

Kuza africa ltd
Aug 2022 - nowCo-founderKuza Africa is a hub that empowers aspiring fashion and creative entrepreneurs in Africa to acquire skills, access infrastructure, and secure funding.

Sustainlaunch labs
Dec 2024 - nowBusiness mentorI help impact-driven and circular economy startups in the SustainLaunch Labs portfolio grow and succeed with practical guidance and support.

The tony elumelu foundation
Mar 2025 - nowBusiness mentorI provide structured support to early-stage entrepreneurs in the Aguka Ideation Programme, a partnership with Tony Elumelu Foundation, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Rwandan Ministry of Youth and Arts & the European Union to equip Rwanda’s young entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.
Licenses & Certifications

Startup development
Jasiri4africaJun 2022
Impact entrepreneurship
Svenska institutetOct 2024
Entrepreneurship and leadership
Lapid leaders africaMay 2014
Digital marketing
WomenworkFeb 2022
Entrepreneurship
Centonomy ltdMay 2021
Business management
The tony elumelu foundationMar 2021
Business management
Future females empowerment initiativesSept 2021
Ai augmented professional development skills
Alx_africaMay 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Grace UssengeBest Natural Beauty Products Brand 2024 - Kenya MEA Markets May 2024
- Awarded to Grace UssengeDiaspora Excellence Business Award Kayana Jun 2023 Recognition for having successfully launched and scaled businesses in Kenya, contributing to economic growth and social development despite being based abroad.
Languages
- enEnglish
- swSwahili
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