Mr. Daniel Juma, Africa regional representative and country director of Global Peace Foundation Kenya (GPF Kenya), has been honored among Kenya’s 50 Most Influential CEOs for 2025, a recognition conferred by Africapitol Ventures at a prestigious ceremony held at Pride Inn Hotel, Nairobi. The award, spotlighted during the Gala Award & CEO’s Summit, placed him alongside prominent leaders such as Tom Gitogo of Britam, Carole Karuga of KEPSA, and Paul Russo of KCB Bank, all celebrated for driving innovation and positive change in Kenya. Juma was recognized in the NGOs and Parastatals category for his transformative leadership in advancing peacebuilding, community empowerment, and sustainable development. Under his stewardship, GPF Kenya has launched impactful initiatives like National Youth Peace Camps, Interfaith Dialogue Forums, and women-led Economic Cooperatives that continue to engage Kenyans in conflict resolution, skills training, and collaboration. Accepting the award, he dedicated the honor to Kenya’s youth, grassroots partners, and his team, noting that “sustainable peace begins when communities are empowered to lead change.” The recognition reaffirms GPF Kenya’s mission to foster unity under the vision of its GPF founder, Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon, of building “One Family Under God.”

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