ACT Awards Secretariat
Wambui Karobia
Secretariat CEO & Project Lead
Bio
Wambui Karobia is the CEO and Project Lead at the ACT Awards Secretariat. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, and business development, Wambui has mastered the art of blending strategy with heart. She is known for crafting compelling narratives that inspire, building brands that make a difference, and leading teams with clarity and vision. She thrives at the intersection of creativity and impact, always driven to turn bold ideas into tangible, measurable results.
If Wambui could wield one environmental superpower, it would be the ability to make the world 1% greener every single day. She believes in the quiet strength of small, consistent actions—recognizing that real change grows slowly, like a forest. Whether it’s planting a tree, shifting a mindset, or telling a transformative story, she is committed to shaping a greener, more hopeful future through everyday choices.
Through the ACT Awards and every project she leads, Wambui carries this mission forward: to build, to connect, and to champion the idea that the future remains green—if we choose to protect it.
Fred Kahenya
Creative Lead
Bio
Fred Kahenya is a seasoned Creative Director with over a decade of experience in creative design, branding, and multimedia content creation. Currently leading the creative direction at the ACT Awards Secretariat, he brings a dynamic blend of artistic vision and technical expertise to every project.
Fred holds a BTEC Higher National Diploma from Shang Tao Media Arts College and has further honed his creative and digital competencies through further studies at Kampala University.
He is highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects—and is also skilled in front-end web development, photography, video editing, 3D modelling, and motion graphics.
Throughout his career, Fred has developed impactful visual solutions for a range of top-tier brands while working with leading agencies such as Redhouse Group and Sponge Group East Africa. Known for his versatility, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence, Fred thrives on transforming ideas into powerful visual narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
