Elvis Akumu Eduwa
Philanthropist, Online Freelancer
Nairobi,30
Summary
I am a purpose-driven graduate in Business Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya, with a strong background in digital innovation, civic engagement, and leadership. I have held progressive leadership roles from primary to high school, culminating as School Captain at Starehe Boys' Centre and School, Nairobi, where I mentored over 1,000 students and all peer leaders through a servant and transformational leadership model. Until 25 July 2025, I served as a part-time volunteer ICT Intern at the State Department for Mining, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Nairobi, where I contributed to digitizing public records, enhancing internal ICT workflows, and supporting policy-oriented research on e-governance. Alongside this, I continue to coordinate a grassroots youth initiative that supports street-children in Nairobi, through donation drives and mentorship. My work reflects a deep commitment to inclusive governance, social justice, and citizen-centered transformation. I aim to advance these values across Kenya, East Africa, and the broader Global South.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
VOLUNTEER ICT INTERN
MINISTRY OF MINING, BLUE ECONOMY AND MARITIME AFFAIRS
Nairobi
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: Information and communication sector. Website: www.mining.go.ke
- Digitized mining records to enhance transparency and access
- Supported internal ICT systems and first-level tech troubleshooting
- Organized digital and physical archives per file protocols
- Contributed to policy briefs on e-governance and service delivery
- Drafted reports linking ICT reforms to Kenya's Vision 2030
- Designed basic tools for automation of registry workflows
- Assisted in preparing e-mining portal proposal for public access
- Aided in ICT policy research aligned to national development
- Improved internal workflows using customized data templates
- Collaborated with senior ICT officers on innovation tasks
- Information and communication sector. Website: www.mining.go.ke
Volunteer Coordinator - Grassroots, Informal Personal Initiative Supporting Street Children
Nairobi
09.2021 - Current
- Initiated and coordinate a grassroots volunteer initiative supporting vulnerable street children in Nairobi
- Mobilize youth, peers, and well-wishers for donation drives, mentorship sessions, and back-to-school campaigns
- Distribute clothing, food, school materials, and hygiene items through organized outreach
- Promote civic responsibility and amplify the voices of marginalized children in public discourse
- Intend to formally register the initiative as a community-based organization once adequate financial and structural resources are secured, with a long-term goal of integrating digital tools and public policy advocacy to address systemic urban inequality
Volunteer
Nairobi County Government
Nairobi
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported administrative and clerical work related to land record management and public service delivery
- Organized and digitized land documents to enhance accessibility and reduce bureaucratic delays
- Assisted with filing, retrieval, and tracking of physical land files across departments
- Observed and learned about urban governance workflows, especially in land administration
- Gained insight into service backlog, document security, and public transparency in resource governance
- Developed strong interest in policy reform and digital transformation in land and public resource management
Education
Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)-Second Class Honours (Upper Division) - Business Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)
Nairobi 09.2021 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Starehe Boys' Centre And School
Kenya 01.2017 - 04.2021
Skills
- Information systems management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Social media outreach
- Email communication
- Basic content creation
- Data collection and analysis
- Document digitization
- Zoom and online collaboration tools
- Basic database and record management
- Policy research
- Needs assessment
- Critical thinking
- Thematic analysis
- Report writing
- Strategic decision-making
- Public speaking
- Advocacy
- Writing for social impact
- Community mobilization
- Interpersonal communication
- Empathetic listening
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community initiatives leadership
- Vision-setting
- Motivating peers
- Mentoring
- Resilience
- Civic responsibility
- Strategic thinking
- Initiative leadership
- Volunteer recruitment
- Event planning
- Time management
- Delegation
- Organizational discipline
- Budgeting
- Meticulous planning
- Strategic scheduling
- Coordination of teams
- Risk assessment
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Documentation
- Setting SMART goals
- Logistics management
- Creating action plans
- Managing correspondence
- Tracking resource use
- Designing frameworks
- Mobilizing community support
- Grassroots organizing
- Social service delivery
- Distribution of humanitarian aid
- Campaign design
- Child protection awareness
- Urban inequality sensitivity
- Conflict mediation
- Cultural awareness
- Community service
- Adaptability
- Reflective thinking
- Goal orientation
- Integrity
- Self-awareness
- Collaboration
- Conflict sensitivity
- Constructive feedback
- Reliability
- Positivity
- Sensitivity to perspectives
- Emotional intelligence
- Ethical reasoning
Volunteer coordination
Interpersonal communication skills
Volunteer orientation and onboarding
Phone etiquette
Volunteer scheduling
Schedule coordination
Team Training
Volunteer tasking
Work scheduling
Community engagement
Relationship building
Schedule management
Social media management
Volunteer screening
Cultural sensitivity
Budget administration
Team development
Recruitment planning
Volunteer recruitment strategy
Schedule preparation
Program evaluation
Cash handling
Delegating work
Crisis response
Community outreach
Networking
Budget management
Presentation development
Program oversight
Marketing and advertising
Training coordination
Risk management
File and records management
Training oversight
Opportunity identification
Community and public relations
Motivation techniques
Organizing fundraising activities
Database maintenance
Database management
Client relationship management
Program publicity
Program leadership
Department management
Paperwork processing
Outreach planning
Campaign management
Policy development
Expense reimbursement
Coordinating donations
Program management
Population needs assessment
Mission-oriented
Marketing strategy
Data analytics proficiency
Verbal and written communication
Recruiting and training
Purchasing and procurement
Marketing
Volunteer engagement
Program operations management
Volunteer relations
Volunteer evaluations
Volunteer training
Volunteer needs assessments
Team leadership
Decision-making
Event coordination
Support services
Workflow optimization
Customer service
Scheduling
Workflow planning
Data analysis and modeling
Multitasking and organization
Microsoft office
Quality assurance
Data entry
Staff development and training
Appointment scheduling
Regulatory compliance
New hire orientation
Performance improvement
Administrative management
Goal setting
Project management
Quickbooks
Documentation and control
Phone and email etiquette
Staff management
Inventory management
Credit and collections
Coaching and mentoring
Database administration
Operations management
Leadership and change management
Report preparation
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- ID Number: 39496689
- Visa Status: Kenyan
- ID Type: Work permit
- ID Number: 39496689
- Date of Birth: 18/05/2002
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Driving License: B
- Work Permit: Kenyan
Recommendations
Mr. Fred Okono
Director, Starehe Boys’ Centre and School
Phone: +254 705 002 232
Email: fredokono@outlook.com
Mr. Josphat Mwaura
Senior Partner & Former CEO, KPMG East Africa
Phone: +254 722 720 797
Email: josmwaura777@yahoo.com
Gaps
- Between September 2021 and April 2024, while pursuing my full-time undergraduate studies in Business Information Technology at JKUAT, I remained consistently engaged in development-relevant civic and volunteer work. During this period, I initiated and coordinated a grassroots youth project supporting street children in Nairobi. I then joined the Ministry of Mining from May 6th 2025 while still running my grassroots project to date even after concluding the internship on 25th July 2025.
- Following my voluntary service placements in August 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the Kenyan school calendar. Schools closed nationwide in early 2020, and I resumed high school in late 2020 to prepare for the delayed KCSE national examination, which I completed in April 2021. While awaiting university admission, I continued to serve as School Captain at Starehe Boys' Centre and School, overseeing leadership development and mentorship, until my tenure ended on 31 August 2021. On 1 September 2021, I began coordinating a grassroots volunteer initiative to support street children in Nairobi, shortly before enrolling at JKUAT on 6 September 2021.
Awards
- Special Merit Award, Nuclear Essay Contest 2020 (High School Category), 2020-10-26, Nuclear Power & Energy Agency (NuPEA), Government of Kenya, Recognized among the top 10 recipients of the Special Merit Award in Kenya's national Nuclear Essay Contest. The essay addressed the contribution of nuclear energy to sustainable development, focusing on clean energy transitions, national policy frameworks, and equitable energy access.
- 1st Runner-Up - French Category, eKitabu Digital Essay Competition (2020), 2020-09-24, eKitabu in collaboration with the Kenya Publishers Association, Awarded at the Nairobi International Book Fair for emerging 1st Runner-Up in the French category of Kenya's national digital essay competition organized by eKitabu in collaboration with the Kenya Publishers Association. The essay focused on how technology can help address challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic in health, education and governance.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Leadership and Service to Chaka House (2018/2019), 2019-10-24, Starehe Boys Centre, Chaka House, Recognized for consistent dedication and exemplary leadership as a student leader in Chaka House.
- Certificate of Participation - National Heats, Great Debaters Contest 2019, 2019-07-20, The Great Debaters Contest, Kenya, Participated in the Regional Heats of the Great Debaters Contest 2019.
- Certificate of Participation - Annual Kiswahili Contest 2017, 2017-07-09, Starehe Boys' Centre and School in collaboration with Bic Company, Participated in the Annual Kiswahili Contest that promoted language excellence, cultural awareness, and eloquence.
Hobbies and Interests
- Leadership development and civic mentorship for youth
- Public speaking and participating in policy-driven forums
- Writing reflective essays and poetry on social justice, equity, and resilience
- Engaging in cultural exchange and interfaith dialogue for social inclusion
- Organizing community awareness campaigns and dialogue sessions
- Supporting grassroots advocacy and rights-based storytelling
- Reading literature on governance, public ethics, and transformational leadership
- Exploring digital solutions for civic mobilization and citizen engagement
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided in this curriculum vitae is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge., 2025-07-29, Nairobi, Kenya
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave4-day work weekLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Football
Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Software
Powerpoint
Affiliations
- Starehe Boys Centre & School
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
- Ministry of Mining, Kenya
Timeline
VOLUNTEER ICT INTERN
MINISTRY OF MINING, BLUE ECONOMY AND MARITIME AFFAIRS
05.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)-Second Class Honours (Upper Division) - Business Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)
09.2021 - 11.2024
Volunteer Coordinator - Grassroots, Informal Personal Initiative Supporting Street Children
09.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Nairobi County Government
08.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Starehe Boys' Centre And School
01.2017 - 04.2021
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