About US

“Businesses can and should be a force for the common good by offering their customers and clients great value for money, acting ethically, creating good employment opportunities, raising efficiency through innovation and thereby earning a profit while contributing to the welfare of others.”
Allan Gray

Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies’ Philosophy

Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies believes that businesses can and should be a force for the common good. This was the dream of the late Mr. Gray who founded an investment management firm, Allan Gray Ltd, in 1973. Allan Gray Ltd takes a client-centric, long-term investment approach which has seen the company grow into one of the largest of its kind on the continent. Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies is convinced that the biggest challenge facing our continent is youth unemployment, and that focused support of entrepreneurship is the greatest driver for job creation and meaningful employment. To this end, Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies intends to pursue a long-term strategy of developing exceptional and responsible entrepreneurs in East Africa, starting with Jasiri.

Vision

Our vision is an empowered, prosperous, productively engaged African citizenry thriving in ethical societies with dignity and hope.

Mission

We attack poverty by investing in, nurturing and empowering responsible entrepreneurs and leaders who benefit society by helping to accelerate meaningful employment creation while embodying the values and behaviours of ethical leadership

There are numerous initiatives across the ecosystem, some of which include:

Jasiri Rwanda Team

Our team is a collaborative and innovative group driven by excellence. We value open communication, accountability, and a growth mindset. Together, we strive to deliver outstanding results and make a positive impact.

CEO

Anthony Farr

Regional Director

Aline Kabanda

Finance Manager

Steven Nkubito

Junior Software Developer

Florentine Dusabeyezu

Accountant

Linda Ingabire

Marketing & Communications Manager

Sherry Uwase

Technical Support Officer

Patrick Nsengumuremyi

Operations Coordinator

James Namani

MEL Manager

Nadine Nkulikiyinka

Senior Software Developer

Peace Alliance

Ecosystem and Partnerships Manager

Aneth Batamuliza

Project Coordinator

Rita Uwamahoro

Business Analyst

Rafiki Murenzi

School Liaison

Richard Bareke

Mid Level Software developer

Eric Amani

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)Assistant

Boris Cyusa

Systems Integration & Data Manager

Noël Shumbusho

Head of Systems

Ruti Yannick

VC Program Coordinator

Renita Gatesi

Post Program Portfolio Venture Manager

Migs Szymanski

HR Business Partner

Martine Murekatete

Jasiri Community Officer, Rwanda

Sarah Igitego

Programme Manager (Wavumbuzi Rwanda)

Olivier Kalisa

Venture Builder

Dolapo Oni

Jasiri Kenya Team

Our team is a collaborative and innovative group driven by excellence. We value open communication, accountability, and a growth mindset. Together, we strive to deliver outstanding results and make a positive impact.

Country Lead

Dr. Roselyn Marandu-Kareithi

Wavumbuzi Program Manager

Njoki Nancy Riguga

Marketing & Comms Officer

Wamuyu Ndegwa

Senior Data Scientist

Allan Kimaina

Wavumbuzi School Liaison

Isaac Maweu

Programme Lead: Jasiri Growth Accelerator

John Icharia

Admin & Programs Officer

Josephine Njoroge

Entrepreneurship Community Officer

Lilian Wangari

Jasiri South Africa Team

Our team is a collaborative and innovative group driven by excellence. We value open communication, accountability, and a growth mindset. Together, we strive to deliver outstanding results and make a positive impact.

Head of Research

Phumlani Nkontwana

Head of Program Design

Katharina Scholtz

Group HR Manager

Lolo Mini

Product Owner

Elizabeth Jahncke

Jasiri Talent Investor Programme Lead

Peter Kraus

Jasiri Talent Investor Programme Coordinator

Amogelang Matjila

Programme Design Partner

Nobungcwele Mbem

Programme Officer

Thimna Tibisono

Venture Builder

Vanessa Ramanjam

Jasiri Ethiopia Team

Our team is a collaborative and innovative group driven by excellence. We value open communication, accountability, and a growth mindset. Together, we strive to deliver outstanding results and make a positive impact.

Country Director - Ethiopia

Biruk Yosef Zenebe

Jasiri Community Officer (Ethiopia)

Dagmawi Mekbib Tilahun