Who we are

Axum's mission is to drive sustainable progress across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond through expertise and imagination.

Our vision

Axum envisions Africa and the Middle East as prosperous and globally influential leaders advocating for environmental responsibility and equity. We see a world where sustainable development is the norm and where African, Middle Eastern, and global leaders and institutions lead by example. At Axum, we are driven by the belief that Africa and the Middle East's potential is boundless, and together, we can unlock that potential to help our clients navigate pressing global challenges.

Meet the Team

More than 80% of the Axum team is native to Africa and the Middle East. Our approach is anchored on our local knowledge, local networks and influence, as well as local capacity. We offer blended capabilities in strategy, program design, implementation, and innovative financing. This allows us to scale our initiative-building capabilities while retaining our local DNA built on a deep understanding of the development challenges within the communities we live in and serve.

Partners & Associate Partners

Edwin Macharia

Managing Partner

Edwin Macharia

Winnie Wambugu

Partner

Winnie Wambugu

James Mwangi

Partner Emeritus

James Mwangi

Pamela Addo

Associate Partner

Pamela Addo

Steve Kisakye

Partner

Steve Kisakye

Devang Vussonji

Partner

Devang Vussonji

Wairimu Kagondu

Associate Partner

Wairimu Kagondu

Salma Ait Hssayene

Associate Partner

Salma Ait Hssayene

Oliver Nambiro

Partner

Oliver Nambiro

Paul Callan

Partner

Paul Callan

Maureen Gitata

Associate Partner

Maureen Gitata

Syakaa William

Associate Partner

Syakaa William

Robin Miller

Partner

Robin Miller

Mokena Mokeka

Partner

Mokena Mokeka

CJ Fonzi

Partner Emeritus, Co-founder

CJ Fonzi

Beth Mutamba

Associate Partner

Beth Mutamba

Project Managers

Bonmwa Fwangkwal

Program Manager

Bonmwa Fwangkwal

Jonathan Munge

Project Manager

Jonathan Munge

Bradley Opere

Project Manager

Bradley Opere

Faith Mwachinga

Senior Manager

Faith Mwachinga

Jamila Raji

Project Manager

Jamila Raji

Consultants

Miriam Odonkor

Senior Consultant

Miriam Odonkor

Irene Kinyanguli

Senior Consultant

Irene Kinyanguli

Gathoni Kang'ethe

Consultant

Gathoni Kang'ethe

Victor Kogo

Senior Consultant

Victor Kogo

Angel Thairo

Communications Associate

Angel Thairo

Michole Nyamunga

Manager

Michole Nyamunga

Faith Minja

Senior Consultant

Faith Minja

Jackson Mahenge

Program Manager

Jackson Mahenge

Phoebe Kiburi

Senior Consultant

Phoebe Kiburi

Malik Nkoba

Manager

Malik Nkoba

Operations

Thabiso Lukhele

Finance Manager

Thabiso Lukhele

Laila Ally

Operations Coordinator

Laila Ally

John Simiyu

Senior Manager

John Simiyu

Winnie Mungai

Senior Executive Assistant

Winnie Mungai

Maame Adokoa

Finance and Operations Manager

Maame Adokoa

Elizabeth Mugo

Operations Associate

Elizabeth Mugo

Nyema Mihayo

Operations Associate

Nyema Mihayo

World map showing Axum office locations

Our Locations

Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
Accra (Ghana)
Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Kampala (Uganda)
Kigali (Rwanda)
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Lagos (Nigeria)
Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Lusaka (Zambia)
Nairobi (Kenya)
Zanzibar (Tanzania)