Carol Mumo

Carol Mumo

Impact, Innovation and Partnerships Manager, Africa at Yara International Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya

Mentorship Connection

Benefits

Two meetings per month

Unlimited chat, email, or text within boundaries.

About

Hello, my name is Carol Mumo. Beyond my corporate role, I am personally driven by a strong commitment to inclusive growth. I am particularly passionate about supporting women and young founders to build businesses that are not only profitable, but resilient, ethical and sustainable. My background in marketing, brand building, partnerships and impact strategy allows me to help entrepreneurs clarify their value propositions, tell their stories with confidence, and connect to the right ecosystems for growth.

My core focus areas include:
– Sustainability strategy & ESG reporting
– Social impact measurement & communication
– Accelerator programs & ecosystem partnerships
– Women and youth empowerment
– Mentorship, leadership coaching & community engagement

Mentor type

Spoken languages

English Swahili

Geographic focus

Mentorship motivation

  • I want to give back to the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurs coming up
  • I want to make new connections for myself and/or the organization I represent
  • I want to scout for new opportunities in engaging as an advisor or for a board seat

Mentoring is also how I give forward the guidance I have received throughout my own leadership journey. I believe that when experienced professionals intentionally walk alongside emerging entrepreneurs, we accelerate learning, reduce costly mistakes, and build a new generation of confident, purpose-driven business leaders. Supporting youth and women to thrive in business is, for me, one of the most powerful ways to create lasting economic and social impact in Africa.