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Dr. Elizabeth A. Owino is an Educational Psychologist and the Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Kigali, Rwanda. Dr. Owino is a practicing Christian and also a trained mediator, a family life coach and a mentor to many. In addition, Dr. Owino is a mother of two adult children and a wife. Dr. Owino is an author and has published in various peer reviewed journals. She is the chair of Kuza Dada Board, and sits in many other boards like Forum of African Women Education (FAWE) and African Character Initiation Program (ACIP). Dr. Owino is a member of various Professional organizations. Despite busy schedule, Dr. Owino is an active member of Toastmasters club, a leadership an communication club, an avid reader and loves hosting and traveling.

PROF. ELIFAS TOZO BISANDA at 67 years of age, is the Vice Chancellor of the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) since the 3rd June, 2015. He previously served as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Regional Services) for two (2) years (2007-9), then Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) for a period of six (6) years (2009-2015). Prior to joining the Open University of Tanzania, he worked at the University of Dar es Salaam for 20 years (1981-2000), three years at the University of Namibia (2000-2003), and four years at the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology – KIST (2003-2007).  Prof. Bisanda holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Bath, UK (1991), an M.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering from Cranfield University UK (1984), and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University…

Edward Okwaro is a Partner at Blayer & co. Advocates. His core practice specializes in Family Law, Insurance Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law & Mediation, With over the past 10 years, Edward Okwaro has gained extensive experience in insurance industry and mediation matters Edward Okwaro has also previously served as a mediator at the National Legal Aid Service

Prof. Speranza Ndege is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities, School of Education and Social Sciences, University of Embu. She has over 30 years’ experience in teaching, research and training. She is currently the Director, Open, Distance and e-Learning, University of Embu.  She is a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA), St John York University, UK. She holds a B.Ed (Hons), and M.A., degrees both from University of Nairobi; a M.Sc.(CBIS), University of Sunderland (UK), a PhD from Ghent University, Belgium and a Post Graduate Diploma in e-Teaching, Agder University, Norway. Prof. Ndege is an e-Learning expert, and successfully implemented the first online programmes in Kenya under African Virtual University (AVU) with Curtin University and Royal Melbourne University, Australia in 2004. In 2005, she implemented the first e-Learning…