Wilberforce Tari
Chairperson/Founder
Wilberforce Tari is a visionary leader and environmental entrepreneur committed to solving Africa’s waste challenge through innovation, systems thinking, and technology. As Chairperson and Founder of Eco-Mali Exchange Limited, he provides strategic leadership and governance oversight to a pioneering digital platform transforming how waste is valued, traded, and managed. Guided by the belief that waste is not a burden but Mali—wealth—Wilberforce champions a circular economy where environmental responsibility and economic growth reinforce one another. Under his leadership, Eco-Mali Exchange is building transparent, traceable waste value chains that unlock markets, create jobs, and empower communities. Driven by the belief that sustainability, technology, and economic growth must advance together.
Mary Kasiva Mwanzui
Vice Chairperson / Co‑Founder
Mary Mwanzui is the Co‑Founder and Vice Chairperson of Eco Mali Exchange Ltd, a community‑based organization dedicated to innovative waste management solutions. As Vice Chairperson, Mary deputizes and supports the Chairperson, facilitates coordination among the executive committee, and plays a key role in maintaining discipline, integrity, and teamwork within the organization. Mary’s leadership has been instrumental in fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration, ensuring that Eco Mali Exchange Ltd continues to deliver impactful and sustainable solutions for environmental management. Vision: To create a cleaner, sustainable, and environmentally responsible community where waste is managed efficiently and contributes to economic and social well‑being.
Sharline Oguna
Secretary
Sharline Oguna is the Secretary at Eco‑Mali Exchange Limited, a digital exchange platform that creates environmental impact and technological innovations in waste management. Sharline ensures order in meetings by managing official communication and documentation effectively and efficiently. She prepares agendas and ensures accurate records of decisions, policies, and membership. Vision: To create a collaborative system within the community and bring positive change by fostering a clean and healthy environment.
Peter Kimeu
Finance Secretary – Eco‑Mali Exchange
Peter Kimeu serves as the Finance Secretary at Eco‑Mali Exchange, a structured, technology‑enabled organization dedicated to formalizing and monetizing the waste value chain through circular economy principles. Eco‑Mali Exchange works to reduce environmental harm, create dignified income opportunities, and support sustainable development in partnership with communities and county governments. In his role, Peter oversees financial management, budgeting, and fiscal planning, ensuring prudent utilization of resources, transparency, and compliance with established policies. He manages financial reporting, resource allocation, and supports fundraising and financial sustainability initiatives, providing strategic financial guidance to leadership to ensure all programs and activities are effectively funded and aligned with the organization’s mission and long‑term objectives.
Collins Omondi
Project Coordinator / Co‑Founder
Collins Omondi leads the operational strategy and execution of Eco‑Mali Exchange Limited, translating vision into scalable systems and measurable impact. As Project Coordinator, he oversees strategic planning, coordination, and implementation across projects, ensuring alignment between technology, partnerships, and on‑ground operations. With a strong focus on efficiency, accountability, and growth, Collins drives initiatives spanning county engagement, platform deployment, and ecosystem development. He leverages data, digital tools, and smart systems to optimize performance and expand reach sustainably. Passionate about building a cleaner, greener, and more economically inclusive Kenya, Collins combines pragmatic leadership with forward‑thinking execution—empowering teams, strengthening stakeholder trust, and turning circular economy principles into real opportunities for communities and partners.
Rowlings Isaac
Technical Lead
Rowlings Isaac is the Tech Lead at Eco‑Mali Exchange. He leads the design, development and deployment of a secure, scalable digital exchange platform. He oversees the full technology lifecycle from system architecture and API design to database modeling and production deployment—ensuring reliability, performance, and security across the platform. With a strong hands‑on background in full‑stack development, Rowlings works extensively with modern web technologies, backend services, authentication systems, and database solutions. He is responsible for technical decision‑making, code quality, and infrastructure strategy, while also guiding the team through debugging, optimization, and continuous improvement. Passionate about building practical, impact‑driven solutions, he focuses on creating systems that are efficient, maintainable and ready for real‑world scale.
Nelvin Khavetsa
Field Operator
Nelvin Khavetsa is a results‑driven field operator focused on implementing sustainable waste management initiatives through data‑driven field operations and community‑based environmental action. She plays a key role in executing Eco‑Mali’s on‑ground activities by conducting clean‑ups and waste sorting, collecting and reporting field data, identifying operational challenges, and ensuring all activities comply with safety and environmental standards to support effective and sustainable waste management solutions. Vision: To be a reliable field professional driving positive environmental change through efficient ground operations, accurate data collection, and safe waste management practices.
Samson Mwangi
Organizing secretary
Samson Mwangi serves as the Organizing Secretary, where he is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and seamless execution of organizational programs and events. With a focus on operational excellence, he ensures that all initiatives are well-structured, efficiently managed, and aligned with the core mission and objectives of the organization.In his role, Samson oversees logistical planning, resource mobilization, and cross-functional team coordination. He plays a pivotal part in bridging communication between various stakeholders, maintaining schedules, and ensuring that projects—from community engagements to partnership activities—are delivered effectively and with measurable impact. Driven by a commitment to order, inclusivity, and sustainable growth, Samson is dedicated to creating robust systems that foster collaboration, empower participants, and contribute to the long-term success and positive footprint of the organization within the community..
