William Amanya

William Amanya

William Amanya is a leading and energetic development person interested in young persons and refugee camp opportunists. Kakuma Creative Project Foundator-Income Opportunity Project Empowers young person into various levels within the refugee setting called Kakuma Refugee Camp and combines the skillsets required for value addedness through creativity by artists who combine knowledge of Art/ Design/ Recycling Techniques. Having himself studied graphic design, photography, and social media management, William leads workshops and training to provide the youth with a platform to create an income stream for themselves through their work.

William’s academic and professional development shows his commitment to continuous learning and improvement. He attended Eldoret National Polytechnic for a Diploma Certificate and Kakuma Refugee Secondary School for a KCSE Certificate. Being an individual interested in technology and leadership, he has pursued professional development opportunities in data annotation with Humans in the Loop and in entrepreneurship programs.

William has a range of professional experiences: a translator with RSC Africa for IOM, a refugee consultant. His skill set includes communication, digital marketing, and leadership through which he has been able to create and lead several impactful initiatives. Other than Kakuma Made Creative, he is pursuing opportunities in the ICT field, including social impact and youth training.

Such is the case with William, who had to be the caretaker of his siblings after his mum’s demise in 2023. Personally, William has used determination to help drive his dream of effecting change at home and generally into society. With this job and his actions, William looks forward to being able to inspire others in taking hold of their abilities to make a change in their lives and around them.