Our Team

Practitioners, not just advisors

A pan-African bench of partners spanning law, finance, academia, policy, and research — brought together around one practice.

Bayo Imam

Bayo Imam

Managing Partner

A dynamic and results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience in business management, development, and leadership roles across Africa.

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Bayo has a proven track record of spearheading successful business initiatives, driving growth, and maximizing operational efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning, relationship management, and driving performance to achieve organizational objectives.

He is adept at identifying business opportunities, building sustainable relationships, and delivering superior results, with a talent for motivating teams and fostering collaboration.

He holds an MBA from Strathmore University, Kenya, and a Masters and Bachelors from Coventry University, UK. He has supported SMEs and large corporations in strategizing sustainable, profitable ways to do business across IT, supply chain, construction, agriculture, investment/finance, and hospitality.

Yvonne Okafor

Yvonne Okafor

Consulting Partner

An investment and management professional passionate about sustainable financing and international development in emerging markets, with a current focus on Africa.

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Over the past 7 years, Yvonne has worked in investment and consulting roles between Kenya, Nigeria, and the US — most recently as an Investment Officer at an asset financing firm in Nairobi, leading East and West Africa investments through their CapEx Financing vehicle.

She has provided investment, financial, operational, and project management support to impact-focused investment firms, startups, growth businesses, and non-profits.

She holds an MSc in Finance from American University, Washington DC, and a BSc in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Spanish from Albright College, Pennsylvania.

Mercy Cherotich

Mercy Cherotich

Consulting Partner

A seasoned senior executive renowned for dynamic leadership in business transformation, spanning public and private sectors, with over a decade of experience.

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She is undertaking a PhD in Business Management at Strathmore University, holds a Global MBA from IE Business School (Spain), and an M.Eng. in Computer and Information Engineering with Business Management from the University of Warwick, UK.

Her strategic government advisory roles include coordinating the Horn of Africa initiative with the World Bank and European Union.

Her global exposure spans the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and South Africa, advising on policy frameworks and digital strategies for institutions like Bank of Abyssinia Ethiopia and Sanlam Insurance.

Dr. Mumbi Wachira

Dr. Mumbi Wachira

Consulting Partner

A full-time Accounting Lecturer at Strathmore University Business School and Director of Doctoral Academy, Strathmore University.

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Her teaching and research areas are ESG Reporting, Sustainable Finance, Managerial Accounting, and Corporate Fraud. She has trained and consulted for companies embedding sustainability strategies into their business models.

She is part of the Kenya Banker's Association Sustainable Finance working group and was appointed to the ESG Exchange Technical Committee guiding South African companies' ESG disclosures.

She is academic lead for the Sustainability Leadership Programme at SBS, Vice Chair for UN-PRME Chapter Africa, and a member of the Shared Value Africa Initiative Council of 8.

Peter Mageto

Peter Mageto

Implementation Partner

A distinguished research analyst with a career spanning over a decade in market research consultancy and data analytics.

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Peter holds a Bachelor's in Environmental Studies from Kenyatta University and an MSc in Environmental Governance from the University of Nairobi, plus advanced research methods training with PASGR.

His blend of environmental knowledge and market research experience allows him to anticipate the evolving landscape of environmental regulations and sustainability trends, translating complex datasets into strategic insight.

Dr. Funso Somorin

Dr. Funso Somorin

Advisory Member

An award-winning thought-leader on climate finance, environmental policy, carbon markets, ESG, and inclusive growth with 17+ years of experience in Africa.

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He is currently Regional Climate Lead (East Africa) at the African Development Bank, coordinating the Bank's climate change and green growth program across 13 countries.

In 12 years at the Bank, he has been involved in the design, appraisal, and supervision of 250+ development projects worth over USD 20 billion, and has published 50+ articles on climate action in Africa.

He holds a PhD in International Environmental Policy from Wageningen University, is an Erasmus Mundus Scholar, and gives guest lectures at King's College London, African Leadership University, and Strathmore University. He is a recipient of the Eisenhower Fellowship (US).

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