Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg is an academic and innovator with a steadfast passion for empowering young women in Kenya and across the world. Currently serving as the Managing Director for Africa at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Dr. Kamau-Rutenberg is at the forefront of driving inclusive agricultural prosperity and fostering climate resilience across the continent. Her distinguished career spans leadership in gender-sensitive agricultural innovation, social inclusion, and food systems transformation. Dr. Kamau-Rutenberg exemplifies the transformative power of leadership rooted in service, innovation, and a commitment to empowering the next generation.
Reflections on International Women’s Day 2025