A Charming Speaker
George has established himself as a scholar, a speaker, and a community servant. George is an orator and a debater in the British Parliamentary Style, he describes himself as “a young man with an opinion and a heart” and has a true passion for helping people.
He has shared his thoughts in hundreds of settings, including schools, community centers, group homes, youth prisons, universities, conventions, conferences, public lectures, the halls of government and the street. George has been privileged to conduct several workshops, trainings and given numerous keynotes and speeches across the world, including the Re-visioning Kenya Literature Festival, the National Youth Convention – Reconstructing Post Conflict Kenya, the Africa Youth Summit 2009 and the World Economic Forum on Africa: Global Redesign Series 2009.
George has shared the podium with President Joachim Chissano, Louis Moreno Ocampo – Prosecutor, ICC, Prime Minister Raila Odinga of Kenya, Lord Malloch Brown, Minister for State for Commonwealth UK, Ms. Maite Mashabane – Minister of International Cooperation of South Africa, and Michael Ranneberger, the US Ambassador to Kenya.
George has been featured in Parents Magazine, the Standard Newspaper, Output Magazine and several other national media outlets, and in 2008, he was honored by the Nation Newspaper as one of Kenya’s “Young Champion unders 45”.
From audiences of 3,000 people to the millions in their homes though the television; George has inspired social activism around the world. With a contagious enthusiasm, he teaches about relevant leadership, personal growth, accepting diversity and conflict transformation in a refreshing and a personal approach. With a background in Communication, Para-Legalism, Policy Development, Youth Ministry, Conflict Resolution and Leadership, George brings a fresh perspective on how to innovate and develop your dependable strengths.
Note: George will adapt his talk to the needs of individual audiences. See a list of speaking topics here, read the speaker’s profile here and request a booking for your event:
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George Gachara is an expert youth leader, a scholar, a peace ambassador, a cutting edge speaker and the Co-founder of the United Nations supported Picha Mtaani Initiative. He has been described as "young, strong and unbowed" by Amani Sasa Publication, "Kenya’s fast rising, notable and respected young leader" by Parents magazine, and “a true inspiration" by the Nation Newspaper.
Quotes and Interviews
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Innovation Keynotes
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