Musimbi Kanyoro

Musimbi Kanyoro
Born
Migori, Kenya
Known forAdvocacy and leadership in global human rights, philanthropy and academia.
Notable workChairperson of the International Board of United World Colleges
former President/CEO of Global Fund for Women

Musimbi Kanyoro is a human rights advocate, philanthropist, and academic. She is the chairperson of the International Board of the United World Colleges and independent member at London School of Economics and Political Science. She is also the founding member of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians ("the Circle") and its first coordinator (1996-2002).