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Zablon Wanyama Wekesa is a seasoned expert in circular economy, with a strong background in design and project management. As a Regional Organizer at the African Circular Economy Network, he has been instrumental in promoting the African Circular expertise within its continent and beyond. Wekesa's experience spans over seven years, with stints at Circular Design Nairobi, Yajayo, rePurpose Global, The FlipFlopi Project, SIFASAFI Solutions, JIBONDE FRESH, banzi.inc, and Nokia. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design from the University of Nairobi and has completed the "FROM IDEAS TO ACTION" certification program. Fluent in Swahili, English, and luyha, Wekesa brings a unique perspective to the circular economy space, bridging the gap between communities, businesses, and operations.

Credentials

  • FROM IDEAS TO ACTION
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Experience

    • Regional Organizer
      • Sep 2018 - Present
      • Nairobi Kenya

      To build restorative African economies that generate well-being and prosperity inclusive of all its people through new forms of economic production and consumption which maintain and regenerate its environmental resourcesACEN Africa we are,A Not-for-Profit organisation, registered in South Africa ACEN aims at promoting the African Circular expertise within its continent & from Africa to the Rest of the World A network of in-country Chapters Connected to international Circular Economy networksPlease note that ACEN currently has no permanent employees, however, LinkedIn might refer to ACEN members as employees when adding to their profiles.

    • Designer
      • May 2017 - Present
      • Nairobi

      CDN aims to help communities maximize resources by cutting out waste through design. CDN has a big network in product design, communities, circular organizations and municipalities. In their project CDN takes a look at the whole value chain and tries to make structural changes on a design level.

  • Yajayo
    • Nairobi County, Kenya
    • Circular Economy Specialist
      • Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
      • Nairobi County, Kenya

      Yajayo is a pioneering recycling company based in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to transforming the landscape of waste management through innovative solutions.Our primary focus is on offering reverse logistics services to beverage companies, streamlining the collection of spirit bottles from bars and informal communities. My role is to design and implement strategy on Community, Business and Operations levels.

    • Impact Consultant
      • May 2023 - Aug 2023
      • Kenya

      Support organizations in traceability within plastic value chains. Ensure community readiness for plastic credits benefits.

    • Business Development Lead
      • May 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Kenya

    • Design Lead
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
      • Nairobi

      I curate experiences to enhance the organisation's interaction with it communities.

    • Product Designer
      • Apr 2013 - Mar 2015
      • Nairobi

      Project management.Jibonde Fresh is about Street food. https://c4dlab.ac.ke/startups/

  • banzi.inc
    • Nairobi
    • Curator
      • Oct 2011 - Aug 2013
      • Nairobi

      A Mix of eloquence on traditional African feeling with Stitches in Kenya colors, red, gold, green Incorporating Leather, denim, canvas, wood and wheels as custom cultured merchandise

  • inspire africa
    • East Africa
    • contestant tv show
      • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
      • East Africa

      Zablon a Kenyan finalist joined 24 young minds in a contest for the smartest mind in the East Africa region. went through workshops and seminars for entrepreneur skills and business management

  • Nokia
    • nairobi
    • research intern
      • Jul 2008 - Oct 2008
      • nairobi

      the only planet project: a research design project between nokia design and University of Nairobi.aimed at uniting the business world, academia and students to work on themes and methods of common interest. Typically, an OP project would involve design students to first do research on their local and national culture - "on the street" (commercial values), "society" (family values), and "culture" (aesthetic values) - then convert these findings into product designs.

Education

  • 2006 - 2011
    University of Nairobi
    Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Product Design

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