We lined up some of the top industry experts to speak at our 2023 conference, they tackled some of the most pertinent issues within the Security, Fire, and Safety Industries.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR ESTEEMED CONFERENCE SPEAKERS FOR 2023
Kevin Kanyi
M-KOPA
Kevin Kanyi is a highly experienced cyber defense professional and executive with over 7 years of experience in helping companies become cyber prepared against cyber-attacks.
He specializes in Threat Intelligence and is adept in building Cyber Defense Teams and Programs covering Security Operation Center Development, Detection Engineering, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis with proficiency in each domain. He is passionate about cyber defense and has a wealth of experience in helping companies become cyber ready.
Currently, he heads the Threat Intelligence Department at a large multinational company, where he oversees threat intelligence capabilities.
Sam K. Mwangi
Socialmeds Digital Limited
Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing Trainer, Masterclass Facilitator, and Coach. An experienced Digital Marketer with over 8 years of experience running successful campaigns for over 80 brands both local and global. A Speaker and Masterclass Trainer on Personal Branding on social media, Digital Marketing and Social Media for Business Growth.Worked with brands in sectors spanning Manufacturing, Retail, Insurance, FMCG and Non-Profits. A believer in the power of #brandlove and #brandloyalty on social media to grow brand recognition, affinity and sales. A Business Leader, continuously growing through learning, partnerships, mentorships and collaborations.
Jackson Owago
Pitman Group
Jackson Owago is a Career Consultant with Pitman Group. He is passionate about data security and control having had his confidential data mishandled. He is advocating for the protection of data and information from accidental or intentional disclosure to unauthorized persons.
Lawrence Muchilwa
Bsides Nairobi
Lawrence Muchilwa is a highly experienced cybersecurity professional and executive with nearly a decade of experience in helping companies develop and improve their information security programs, compliance, and risk management. He specializes in digital forensics, the creation of national CERTs, risk and compliance management, CSOCs, and incident response. He is passionate about security and has a wealth of experience in governance, leadership, collaboration, and product development. Currently, he leads the information security department at a large multinational organization, where he oversees the risk and cybersecurity teams. Additionally, he is the co-founder of Bsides Nairobi
Oscar Otieno
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)
Oscar is the Deputy Data Commissioner responsible for complaints, investigations, and enforcement. He is an Audit and Investigations professional with over 17 years of experience working in both the private and public sectors. Oscar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He has worked in the banking industry and as a consultant in IT performance improvement. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Jones Baraza
Swift Intellect Limited and Cyberspace Kenya
Jones Baraza is a cybersecurity engineer and founder of Swift Intellect Limited and Cyberspace Kenya. He is also Secretary General of Kenya Cybersecurity Convention, country ambassador for Blacks in Cybersecurity, and CTO at CTFROOM Limited. He aims to develop competent, talented, and ethical cybersecurity professionals and software engineers worldwide.
Fredrick Wahome
Kenya CyberSecurity & Forensics Association (KCSFA)
Fredrick Wahome is the Co-Founder and Vice President at Kenya Cybersecurity & Forensics Association (KCSFA) He is the Founder and CEO of Secunets Technologies Ltd for the last twelve years, serving clients across the East African region. Fredrick is currently assisting organizations to align their CyberSecurity strategies to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Kenyan digital economy strategy. He is a mentor through Kampus Mentor Lab (KML) that provides a growth platform for young people in CyberSecurity and ICT and he manages CybAccel Fund as an angel investor which is an online crowdfunding platform that facilitates innovations in CyberSecurity.
Fredrick is a member of Authentication and Authorization for Constrained Environments (ACE) at Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and serves as the Technical lead during the national hackathon in 2019 and 2022 on behalf of the Communications Authority of Kenya.
Albert Maloba
Universities President's Council of Kenya
Albert Maloba is an alumnus of Moi University and Emeritus President of the Moi University Students Governing Council. Albert Maloba is the current Chairperson of the Universities' President’s Council of Kenya. He has a great passion for Leadership and Community-Based Programs that Pursue the Visions of the Sustainable Development Goals of the World. Maloba is an Organizational Consultant at the Kenya School of Government in the Youth Department. He is known for good Leadership and governornace, A Prize winner of the 2019 East Africa Varsity Leader of The Year @19
B.M Mathenge
Dataline International Limited
Mr. B. M. Mathenge has over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership and consultancy. He has worked in Government and the Private Sector at the senior level with over 25 years of experience in client service through consultancy. He has overseen the successful execution of numerous environmental, safety, and health projects in the company for a diverse clientele. Mr. Mathenge is a NEMA-licensed EIA/EA Lead Expert.
Alex Osunga Muge
Security Operations Centre, I.T Security Unit
Alex Osunga is an ardent Digital Forensics Specialist working @iLabAfrica as Security Operations (SOC) Center Analyst (leads SOC Operations). He has been involved in lecturing Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) certifications at @iLabAfrica for over two years. He is also a lead instructor in digital forensics for the legal fraternity and criminal investigators across Africa. Having trained the has Kenya Supreme Court and High Court Judges, ODDP staff, Rwanda prosecutors, judges and Investigators, The Zambia Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) investigators, and Ghana Police – Department of Criminal Investigations, CyberX International Conference.
Francis Liech
Kenya National Fire Brigade Association (KENFIBA)
Francis Omolo Liech is the current Secretary General and Co-Founder of the Kenya National Fire Brigade Association (KENFIBA) Francis has over 30 years of experience acquired locally and internationally. Francis has a passion for Fire Fighting, Rescue and Evacuation, Fire Safety Training, and Community Disaster Awareness.
Sadik Makii
Kenya Security Industry Association (KSIA)
Sadik Makii is the National Treasurer and Head of Technical Standards at the Kenya Security Industry Association. He is also the Founder of Absolute Security Limited. Sadik has over 20 years of experience in the security industry having served in Senior Management at major security companies in Kenya. His specialty is in Technical Security Solutions. He is a holder of a higher diploma in Electronic Engineering and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator), RISCO Systems, DSC, C&K, and Texecom Certified Installer, suprema biometrics integration among many other technical accreditations.
LT COL (RTD) Mathews Waria
Sentinel Protection Services Ltd
Retired Lt Col Mathews Odongo Waria is a strategic and efficient Peace Conflict and International Relations Expert with over 24 years of experience working with various high-level security and law enforcement teams within the Government, Corporate, and Private sectors. He is currently a Director/CEO at Sentinel Protection Services Ltd. Has extensive experience working with UN agencies, and foreign missions in Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan.
Michelle Brenda
Security Professional
Michelle Brenda is an experienced content creator at Lady Askari, skilled in digital marketing, customer service, mass communication, leadership, and public speaking. Her video creations demonstrate her talent for visual communication and effectively showcase Lady Askari's work.
Joseph Muremba
Security Professional
Joseph has 8 years’ Experience in the Physical Security and Integration space , having implemented some of the most robust projects in the Region. He is passionate about what a transformative role integrated security systems can play to guarantee best performance and ROI for the end users. He servers in major roles and is currently the Regional Manager at Axxonsoft
Simon Karuki
ASIS International Kenya Chapter
Simon Karuki is the current Secretary ASIS International Kenya Chapter and the Head of Security and Investigations at I&M Bank. Simon has 13 years of experience in the management of Enterprise Security Risks, Fraud Risks, and Forensic Investigations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and an MSc in Security and Risk Management. His professional certifications include Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Physical Security Professional (PSP), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Bernard Onyango
Kenya National Fire Brigade Association (KENFIBA)
Bernard Onyango is the CEO of the Kenya National Fire Brigade Association (KENFIBA). He is a Communications expert with over ten years of experience. He conducts Research Work for Policy formulation and is also a graduate of the Slovak Study Visit at the Lest Training Centre in Europe. He holds certificates from Africa Fire Mission of America, and PCPM of Poland Emergency Management.
Celine Were
Security Professional
Celine is a security professional with over 6 years of experience providing security risk management and security related training in East, West and Southern Africa. With her knowledge in self-defense, she provides self-protection training to corporates and community-based organizations like Kasarani Young Mothers
Peter Maina
Africa Disaster Management (ADREF)
Peter Maina is the founder and CEO of Africa Disaster Management (ADREF) an NGO whose objective is to deal with all disaster-related issues including disaster risk management, fire & safety, peace and security awareness, drought, floods, climate change, environmental conservation, GBV, psychosocial support, and humanitarian relief.
Nicholas Simwichi
Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Member
Nicholas is a practicing architect registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors and a member of the Architectural Association of Kenya. He has practiced in Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, and South Africa making his experience in terms of types and scale of projects quite eclectic. Nicholas is passionate about the role of Architects in professional collaboration and strategies for achieving inspirational, aesthetically pleasing, and safe spaces.
