Our team
The people behind
the work.
Meet colleagues working across AI research, programme delivery, and communication.
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Programme leadership
Dr. Winston OjengeHead, ACTS AI INSTITUTEAI research, governance and ethics
About Winston Ojenge
Winston leads the ACTS AI Institute. His research spans machine learning, AI governance and ethics, and digital technologies. He holds a doctorate in computer science and a master’s degree in information systems with an AI specialisation.
Institutional profile or reference ↗Further reference ↗
Research fellows & researchers
Dr. Jeremiah OnungaAI & Digital Technologies ResearcherAI governance, IoT and digital learning
About Jeremiah Onunga
Jeremiah’s research connects digital technologies with education and development. His interests include cloud computing, the Internet of Things, online learning and ICT in society. He has also published on Kenya’s approach to AI governance, and holds postgraduate qualifications in information technology and digital information management.
Academic biography · PDF ↗Further reference ↗
Mercy AyubResearch FellowAI4D scholarships and research support
About Mercy Ayub
Mercy supports AI4D scholarship management and research activities at ACTS. Her background brings together computer science, university teaching and IT infrastructure. She holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Nairobi.
Institutional profile or reference ↗Samuel WanjauResearch FellowAI, health informatics and information systems
About Samuel Wanjau
Samuel works in ACTS’ Digital Economy programme. His interests include AI, health informatics, mobile applications and systems modelling. He holds a master’s degree in information systems from Strathmore University and a bachelor’s degree in business and information technology from Africa Nazarene University.
Institutional profile or reference ↗Grace Leah OkundiResearch FellowResearch and responsible AI dialogue
About Grace Leah Okundi
Grace is a research fellow at ACTS. The institute’s published programme for the 2025 Evidence for Development conference lists her among the speakers in its discussion of AI’s development opportunities, ethical challenges and risks.
Institutional profile or reference ↗Research assistants
Linus MigeleResearch AssistantProgramme coordination and operational support
About Linus Migele
Linus supports project management and implementation in ACTS’ Digital Economy programme and provides administrative support at the Konza office. He holds a commerce degree in accounting from Egerton University. His interests include project management, organisational change and digital transformation.
Institutional profile or reference ↗Mark MuindeIT & Research AssistantInformation technology and AI research
About Mark Muinde
Mark combines IT expertise with research support in ACTS’ Digital Economy work. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Kenyatta University, and his research interests centre on artificial intelligence.
Institutional profile or reference ↗Communications
Pauline SoyCommunications Specialist, ACTS AI INSTITUTEScience communication and AI perspectives
About Pauline Soy
Pauline communicates the institute’s research and ideas through stories and commentary. Her published work covers AI applications in African agriculture and questions of digital sovereignty, connecting research with wider public conversations.
Published ACTS work ↗Biographies draw on published ACTS and AI4D profiles and programme records.
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