Members of the Board
Hilda Koenen
Hilda Koenen
Co-founder, Office Manager, Consultant in management, strategy and finance, catering PPPs (public-private partnerships)
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Co-founder of Africa Zero Waste, driven by a deep-rooted, intrinsic love for the African continent.
Over 30 years of experience in office management, office support, and financial and advisory services
Ents Putniņš
Consulting services in management, strategy, finance, and more, catering to both private and public sector businesses
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He is a business management expert with extensive international cooperation experience and competencies in export, finance, and marketing.
Ents has managed companies and consulted high-level decision-makers in both the public and private sectors, establishing international partnerships in Europe, Africa and Asia, as well as developing competitive brands and products.
Jan Kurmis
Jan Kurmis
Founder and Director
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A dedicated political scientist with a decade of on-the-ground experience addressing Africa’s most pressing challenges. My work is focused at the critical intersection of environmental policy, wildlife conservation, and political dynamics. I provide deep analysis and develop strategic solutions to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable governance.
Hilda Koenen
Hilda Koenen
Co-founder, Office Manager, Consultant in management, strategy and finance, catering PPPs (public-private partnerships)
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Co-founder of Africa Zero Waste, driven by a deep-rooted, intrinsic love for the African continent.
Over 30 years of experience in office management, office support, and financial and advisory services
Ents Putniņš
Consulting services in management, strategy, finance, and more, catering to both private and public sector businesses
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He is a business management expert with extensive international cooperation experience and competencies in export, finance, and marketing.
Ents has managed companies and consulted high-level decision-makers in both the public and private sectors, establishing international partnerships in Europe, Africa and Asia, as well as developing competitive brands and products.
Felicien Malembe Kumbi
Felicien Malembe Kumbi
Agri Business Specialist
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A graduate in Agricultural Engineering and Marketing Management, he became an agribusiness specialist. To date, his commitment has been based on “carbon management,” through the use of innovative technologies or strategies aimed at reducing and eliminating CO2 and methane emissions released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities. From this perspective, the permanent establishment of bamboo in Kipuka, in the DRC’s remote regions, is the most striking illustration of this commitment.
And, more significantly, through Africa Zero Waste, the global strangulation of “waste,” and plastic in particular, is also arousing passions. A fierce and urgent struggle is being organized to seize opportunities, large and small, to reorient sanitation, particularly in Africa.
Anastasia Dichenko
Marketing Manager
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Anastasiia joined Africa Zero Waste to bring her passion for meaningful, purpose-driven marketing into action. With years of experience in sustainability and innovation projects, she saw in Africa Zero Waste a chance to create real impact — connecting people, technology, and the planet, and turning local actions into a continental movement.
Robert Kasalansing Kithom
Robert Kasalansing Kithom
Agricultural Engineer, environmental advisor, and food Q-manager
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Very interested in green chemistry, ecosystem protection, and the application of European greenhouse gas reduction regulations.
Worked as an environmental consultant for municipalities. Waste production and recycling, air and water quality, noise pollution reduction, housing, transportation, and natural spaces are important components of the expertise. A guide in waste treatment, initiating environmental projects that enable humans and industry to behave responsibly towards the environment in order to move towards sustainable development.
Our representatives
Yves Mupende Mbirkuit
Africa Senior Business Manager
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International business developer and facilitator. Business leader working on expanding the distribution chain, mitigating risks by conducting external due diligence, advise market penetration of new products and services. Speaker, researcher, anthropologist, political scientist, and business lawyer specializing in public procurement, decentralization, and public-private partnerships. Promoter of diplomacy and the economic agenda within the EAC sub-region.
Christoph Guenther
Lucy Kimemia
Master of Engineering with long track record of design, build and operate environmental technologies worldwide
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Lucy Kimemia
Lucy Kimemia
Representative/Coordinator in Kenya
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Customer-oriented and versatile professional with over 5 years of experience in customer relations, service management, and event coordination across the hospitality, trade, and communication sectors. Skilled in managing client inquiries, negotiating deals, and driving customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and effective communication. Proven ability to manage customer databases, coordinate international agreements, and contribute to brand growth initiatives. In addition, I have been actively involved in running and organizing events for Beauty Beyond Skin Colour — a non-profit organization that uses fashion as a form of art to spread love and raise awareness about individuals living with albinism. Adept at problem-solving, conflict resolution, and maintaining professionalism under pressure. Strong background in CRM tools, team collaboration, and event planning, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Technical University of Mombasa.
Alfred Ekow Quayson
Alfred Ekow Quayson
Mr. Alfred Ekow Quayson and Exibit-Us Ltd: Pioneering Sustainable Development in West Africa
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Founded in 2015 by Mr. Alfred Ekow Quayson in Accra, Ghana, Exibit-Us Ltd is a consulting firm dedicated to advancing economic and business development in sub-Saharan Africa. Our inception was inspired by the growing movement of diaspora professionals returning to contribute to the region’s growth.
We specialize in navigating the unique challenges of economies in transition. Leveraging our founder’s firsthand experience living and working in the United Kingdom and Europe, we bring internationally refined practices and strategic insights to the local context. Our core mission is to help businesses and governments overcome hurdles, foster a modern commercial sector, and drive sustainable, prosperous growth.
Central to our ethos is a commitment to environmental stewardship. We integrate environmental impact assessments and sustainable best practices into every project, ensuring that development progresses in harmony with ecological preservation.
In line with this commitment, Exibit-Us Ltd is a proud partner of the www.africazerowaste.org initiative. We believe that Africa’s future development, through industrialization and new technologies, must be built on a foundation of clean energy and environmental awareness. Our collaboration with Africazerowaste allows us to directly address modern environmental challenges and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for the continent and beyond.
