Samuel is an atrocity prevention practitioner with progressive experience in leading multi-sectoral programs in Africa. Skilled in program design and management, public and private partnerships coordination, and evidence-based policy advocacy. He has a proven ability to mobilize resources, manage diverse teams, and implement inclusive peacebuilding dialogue models aligned with the atrocity prevention architecture priorities. He is passionate about SDG 16, preventive diplomacy, environmental peacebuilding, preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), election violence prevention, and transitional justice. Samuel is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Community Research and Action at Binghamton University, State University of New York, where he previously earned his Master’s degree in Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention. He holds a Bachelor’s in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies and Political Science from the University of Nairobi.

Arnold Gekonge is a result-oriented youth champion for positive youth development, their meaningful involvement, just and inclusive societies. Through Champions for SDGs Youth, he spearheads regular hybrid information sessions, dialogues and conferences as a creative way of educating young people and carrying out policy advocacy. Arnold envisions an all-inclusive, equitable global society, where now marginalized populations, especially young people, are well-informed, empowered and actively take part in Sustainable Development as global citizens. He is a 2025 Climate Reality Leader, a 2024 Danida fellow, a 2023 Global Peace Foundation President’s fellow, a 2023 African United Nations youth fellow, a 2019 UNLEASH Innovation Lab for SDGs talent and an alumnus of the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Center, East Africa. He takes keen interest in SDGs 4, 10, 13 and 17.

Jane is an electrical engineer pursuing a PhD at the University of Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan. Her research focuses on multi-objective optimization, aiming to balance competing goals like cost, performance, and sustainability. She applies this approach to areas such as hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) and explores emerging energy technologies, including green hydrogen and waste-to-energy solutions. Jane has hands-on experience designing and managing renewable energy projects, working on solar mini-grids in countries like Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, and providing technical asset management (TAM) for PV plants in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. She’s passionate about sustainable development and is committed to advancing clean energy solutions that support the SDGs 7 and 13. Jane strives to create meaningful impact through innovative energy solutions that pave the way for a sustainable future.