Angella Kwamboka Mecha

Angella Kwamboka Mecha is a social entrepreneur who owns Castreal Agency, a public relations and marketing company. Castreal Agency provides PR, marketing, advertising, event planning, management, and research services to corporate and consumer goods companies. It also trains and mentors young people through talent management and job placement. Angella Kwamboka Mecha has experience in radio and TV production and has made documentaries, audio-visual training material, radio plays, and other media material for training on various topics such as family planning, HIV/AIDS, FGM, male circumcision and civic rights for women, children and people living with disabilities. As a Washington Fellow, Angella desires to acquire skills and network with potential partners to help her set up a community center in Nyanza. The centre will serve as a home for destitute children, provide food and education, conduct trainings for women who have lost their husbands to HIV/AIDS, and provide employment in various areas such as teaching, medical services, and IT support. Angella would ultimately like to set up community radio & TV stations run by local people to educate and share people’s stories to inspire others. Stayed in Kenya.