About ANProF
ABOUT US
Transforming People-Based Processes Across Africa
The African Network of Professional Facilitators (ANProF) is a private, not-for-profit organization registered in Kenya under certificate number CLG-L3FB2E. Our network brings together a diverse, pan-African collective of certified practitioners, consultants, and emerging facilitators.
ANProF was founded out of a critical regional observation: because of our shared human nature, people-based development processes tend to be naturally conflict-prone—whether at a team, organizational, or community level. However, we believe that such friction does not need to be destructive. When managed with professional excellence, conflict can be actively transformed into a powerful engine for creativity and alignment. Our core purpose is to help groups improve how they collaborate, navigate complex problem-solving, drive strategic decision-making, and resolve conflict while keeping vital relationships intact and staying firmly on track to achieve successful outcomes.
Our Vision
A world where possibilities align.
A world where possibilities align.
Our Mission
We facilitate institutional, community, and personal processes for transformation.
Our Core Values
Mutual Accountability
Fostering a rich culture of shared responsibility, where team members actively support each other's growth and hold themselves accountable for collective success.
Excellence
Striving for the highest possible standards in everything we do, continuously sharpening our skills, and delivering outstanding results for our clients.
Respect
Valuing diverse perspectives, treating every individual with profound dignity, and cultivating an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and appreciated.
Innovation
Embracing creative, forward-thinking approaches to solve complex challenges and drive positive, lasting change in facilitation practices across the continent.
our leadership
Board of Directors
We are guided by a highly distinguished, pan-African Board of Directors representing exceptional expertise and a shared commitment to collaborative regional governance:
Dan Ochieng Agola
(Kenya)Board Chair and Founder of ANProF, bringing 30+ years of expertise in community health, strategic planning, and organizational development.
Dr. Norah Njuba Bwaya
(Uganda)A Master Certified Coach and governance expert with 30+ years of experience leading executive coaching and organizational transformation globally.
Dr. Aichi Kitalyi
(Tanzania)An accomplished international development professional with over 30 years of experience in agricultural research, capacity development, and strategic facilitation across Africa.
Dr. Douglas Ouma
(Kenya)A distinguished executive coach and governance advisor with extensive senior leadership experience advancing institutional performance across public and private sectors.
Dr. Olivia Agbenyega
(Ghana)An Associate Professor at KNUST and leadership coach with over 25 years of international experience in natural resource management.
Godgift Swai
(Tanzania)A natural resource management expert with 15 years of scientific experience in agroecology, plant ecology, biodiversity, and environmental assessments.
Magreth Henjewele
(Tanzania)A social scientist and governance specialist with over 10 years of experience in policy analysis, gender mainstreaming, and capacity strengthening.
David Omambia Onyancha
(Kenya)A seasoned international development consultant with 30+ years of experience in organizational development, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity strengthening.
Mary Murimi
(Kenya)An ICF Professional Certified Coach with 30+ years of experience specializing in executive coaching, culture transformation, and strategic leadership development.
Our Heritage
Our organization carries forward a powerful legacy of regional capacity building and institutional transformation. ANProF emerged directly from the Champions for Change (C4C) program—a multi-country capacity-building initiative funded by USAID and implemented through AfricaLead and PolicyLINK. Grounded in this rich history of deploying participatory learning models across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, and Zambia, our team possesses deep, practical familiarity with international donor frameworks, including Localization, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), and local co-creation protocols. This institutional lineage ensures that we bring world-class, battle-tested methodologies to every project we undertake.