Airton de Jesus Jacinto Kenha

Airton de Jesus Jacinto Kenha is a 26-year-old Angolan, working in the Archdiocesan Commission of Justice and Peace in Lubango. He has three years’ experience developing programs towards transparency in public finance and in participative citizenship among community members. Currently, Airton is also a journalist in Angolan National Radio, broadcasting since 2010. From time to time Airton de Jesus Jacinto Kenha teaches English and Mathematics, and is finishing Economics at college. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Airton plans to continue his work in the community. He also plans to spread the word about the Young African Leaders Initiative and to do his best to help his fellow countryman understand their role in analysing the actions of government.