Belinda Obura

One of Africa’s most sought-after Moderators and MC!

With over 15 years at the intersection of power, policy and purpose, Belinda is trusted voice in rooms where history is made. From Presidential summits and African Union retreats to Nobel laureate forums and United Nations-sponsored panels, she has guided some of the continents most consequential conversations with poise, precision and authority.

Belinda doe not simply run events, she shapes narratives. Her ability to distill complex geopolitical, developmental and humanitarian issues into compelling, audience-driven dialogue has earned her the confidence of Presidents, Commissioners, Nobel Laureates and Global Development Leaders alike. 

Belinda’s expertise span peace and security, governance and democracy, sustainable development (SDGs), maternal and public health, youth empowerment, commodity and financial markets, and women’s political leadership. She is equally at home anchoring intimate roundtables as she is commanding the stage of a 2000 delegate international summit.

Roles | Expertise:

  • Corporate MC
  • Panel Moderator
  • Conference Facilitator
 

Packages:

  • To be discussed
 
Payment Terms to be discussed.

Presentation Themes | Area of Focus

  • Peace and Security
  • Governance and Democracy
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Women’s Political Leadership

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Additional INFORMATION

Gender: Female

Age: 47

Ethnicity: African – Black

Base Location: Nairobia, Kenya

Nationality: Kenyan

Language/s: English, African French

Online Availability: Available for Global virtual engagements (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)

In-Person Availability: Available for Local and International Travel (on request).

Countries/Continents Worked In | Available For: 

  • Kenya
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • Nigeria
  • Namibia
  • Cote D’lvoire (Ivory Coast)
  • South Sudan
  • Burundi
  • Senegal
 
Available worldwide.

Past Clients | Notable Events: 

  • The African Union (AU) – Multiple retreats on peace, security, mediation and governance.
  • The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) – Positioning Africa’s early warning architecture.
  • The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Including the historic launch of South Sudan’s National Human Development Report.
  • The Government of Ghana – Moderating back-to-back SDG panels featuring sitting President Akufo-Addo and Kagame alongside Nobel Laureate Leymah Gboweeand Professor Jeffrey Sachs.
  • The Organisation of Africa’s First Ladies (OAFLA) – Chairing a continental health panel on maternal, newborn and child survival.
  • The Office of the President of Kenya – Moderating the National Youth Convention with then Deputy President William Ruto.
  • Oxfam
  • ACCORD
  • The International Peace Institue
  • The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

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