Janah Ncube, the Global Deputy Executive Director of Crisis Action, is a courageous women’s rights crusader, governance specialist, and policy advisor. Her journey began in Zimbabwe, where her passion for justice and equality first took root. We explore her remarkable career, from her early days of advocacy to her influential role on the global stage.

Producer: Melissa Mbugua

Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi

Researcher: Peggy Kalie

Social Media Manager: Lucas Ngao

Administrator: Sombo Olende

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H.E. Zainab Bangura is the current Director General of the United Nations Office in Nairobi at the level of Under-Secretary-General. Rising from a modest background in Sierra Leone, Zainab became a corporate leader, a powerful political activist, a staunch advocate for women’s rights, and a Cabinet Minister. She is also among the few African women to run for presidential office. Her journey—from overcoming hardship to becoming a key figure in international leadership—is truly remarkable.

Producer: Melissa Mbugua

Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi

Researcher: Peggy Kalie

Social Media Manager: Lucas Ngao

Administrator: Sombo Olende

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Sicily Kariuki is a formidable force in Kenyan politics who climbed the ranks of public service to become a powerful Cabinet Minister. Her journey gives us an inside look at the dynamics of power, politics, and leadership within government institutions. Sicily's story is one of resilience, strategy, and the lessons learned at the helm of decision-making in Kenya.

Producer: Melissa Mbugua

Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi

Researcher: Peggy Kalie

Social Media Manager: Lucas Ngao

Administrator: Sombo Olende

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Hon. Justice Meaza Ashenafi is the former Chief Justice of Ethiopia and a pioneer in the country’s women’s movement. As the founding Executive Director of the Ethiopia Women Lawyers Association and co-founder of ENAT, Ethiopia’s first women-focused bank, she has been a driving force for women’s rights and economic inclusion. Hon. Justice Meaza’s journey provides a compelling perspective on leadership as a vocation, fueled by purpose and a commitment to service.

Producer: Melissa Mbugua

Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi

Researcher: Peggy Kalie

Social Media Manager: Lucas Ngao

Administrator: Sombo Olende

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Soft Piano Music/ Courtesy of Pond5

Super Africa Afropop Joyful/ Courtesy of Pond5

May It Bloom/ Anna Landstrom/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Amharic Soul/ Courtesy of Pond5

Beautiful Dreamer/ One Man Quartet/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Eskitsa/ Courtesy of Pond5

Aldrig - Pabi/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

If It Matters/ Anna Landstrom/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Baraka Fi Donya/ Ebo Krdum/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Salamat/ Ebo Krdum/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Tezeta/ Courtesy of Pond5

Quietly tense/ Marten Moses/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Addis Ababa/ Courtesy of Pond5

Slow Defiance - Diskant/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Eshurruru/ Courtesy of Pond5

La Plume Volante/ Franz Gordon/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Soft expectations/ Expectations/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Big Sky Country/ Rymdklang Soundtracks/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Soft Discoveries/ Gabriel Lewis/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is one of Africa’s most respected biodiversity scientists and the first female president of Mauritius. Often referring to herself as an “accidental president,” Ameenah’s story is a fascinating mix of breaking barriers in both science and politics. Her unique experience offers powerful insights into what it takes to be a trailblazer.

Producer: Melissa Mbugua

Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi

Researcher: Peggy Kalie

Social Media Manager: Lucas Ngao

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African Island music/ Miraculous House/ Courtesy of Pond5

Dancing Under Palm Trees/ Dylan Joseph/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Solitude Island - Calm Shore/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Aldrig (Instrumental) - PABI/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Alive Again - Howard Harper-Barnes/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

The Arms Race - Bonnie Grace/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Behind The Fires - Jon Bjork/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Para Amar (Instrumental version) - Caro Luna/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Bubbles - Ecobel/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Carried By Waves - Ambientalism/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Silent Way - Candelion/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Early Flies - Guy Copeland/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Cooper’s Island - Martin Klem/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Thought In The Rain - Elm Lake/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Occurrence - Martin Gauffin/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Nothing to be scared of - Kikoru/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Roses & Scars (Stems instrumental) - Medite/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

To Center - Garden Friend/ Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Sea waves medium crashing/ Courtesy of Pond5

Dr. Paula Kahumbu is one of Africa’s most acclaimed wildlife conservationists and the CEO of WildlifeDirect. Hailing from Kenya, her story is one of discovery, self-actualization, and an unwavering passion for wildlife conservation in Africa, driven by Africans and for Africans.

Producer: Melissa Mbugua

Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi

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Max Anson/Melted Mind/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Sight of Wonders/Safari Caravan/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Alan Carlson-Green/Bright Skies / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Joseph Beg/ Sankalpa/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Synthetic Tide/In Ruins courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Alec Slayne /Pass It Forward/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Bonnie Grace /Trails of Legends/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Franz Gordon / Memories of Sardinia/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Pabi / Aldrig (Instrumental version)/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Farrel Wooten / No More Reasons/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

King David / Energetic Happy Upbeat Uplifting African Beat/ courtesy of www.pond5.com

OS Music / Kenya Music/ courtesy of www.pond5.com

Wood, crispy medium intensity/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cheerleaders, teenage girls, chatting laughing, giggle / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Elephant, African trunk / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Jungle, distant monkeys, birds, sunrise / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Lions yelling, night / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Bushes, Light wind gusts, plains observatory 01/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Chopper, small, landing / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Tibet bowl, medium, dry, long / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Bogolo Kenewendo made history as a Cabinet Minister in Botswana by the age of 30. Before that, she was already making waves as a Member of Parliament. Now, still in her 30s, Bogolo is an economist and young dynamic leader on the global stage, tackling urgent challenges like climate change and economic recovery. What’s behind her meteoric rise? And how has she maintained such incredible momentum?

Producer: Melissa Mbugua

Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi

Researcher: Peggy Kalie

Social Media Manager: Lucas Ngao

Administrator: Sombo Olende

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Xack/Off World/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Xack /Sugar Free/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Xack/ Purity / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Pabi/ Aldrig/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Dream Cave/ I’ll fly away/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Sture Zetterberg /Waste my love/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Sight of Wonders /African treasure/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Snake City / Let me go/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Francis Wells / Fields at home/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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All over Africa, women leaders are making a difference. We are deploying power and transforming our societies. Yet, how do we lead? What are the challenges to our power? What price do we pay? Join me, Amb. Raychelle Omamo on The Power Panel Podcast as we unpack the journeys of exceptional African women leaders.

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