Francis Mutonyi

Francis Mutonyi Wambugu is an accomplished Business Development Specialist with over 15 years of experience in the banking sector. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Certified Public Accountant. His career is marked by a strong focus on enterprise development, business coaching, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training

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   • Entrepreneurship Trainer and Business Coach for the Public Private Development Program: Focuses on training vocational students and developing bankable business plans.
   • Master Trainer for the Aquaculture Business Development Program (Aug 2023 - Present): Involved in training needs assessment, trainer development, and coaching using the SIYB-ILO curriculum.
   • Master Trainer for the International Labour Organization (ILO) (Feb 2022 - Present): Responsible for marketing the SIYB program, coaching trainers, and curriculum development.

• Master Trainer-Consultant for Young Africa Works (Jan 2023 - Apr 2023): Developed business trainers and provided technical support, certifying 40 trainers.
• Enterprise Development Specialist at Equity Group Foundation (Mar 2019 - Nov 2022): Trained entrepreneurs, developed curriculum, organized workshops, and facilitated market linkages.
• Financial Literacy Trainer and Business Coach for the Smallholder Dairy Commercialization Program (Feb 2019 - Mar 2021): Trained farmers in financial literacy and commercialized smallholder dairy enterprises.
• Financial Literacy Trainer and Business Coach for the Kenya Cereals Enhancement Program (Jan 2021 - Nov 2022): Focused on financial literacy and business mentoring to commercialize smallholder farmers.

• Certified in various programs related to financial management, entrepreneurship, business coaching, and inclusive private sector development.
• Notable certifications include the SIYB Master Trainer, Financial Management Consultant, and Lead Trainer for Women in Digital Business.

International Labour Organization (ILO) - Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Master Trainer

• Completion: July 2022
• Relevance: Enhanced his capacity to train other trainers and develop entrepreneurial skills among business owners.

• Institution: International Labour Organization (ILO)
• Completion: April 2024
• Relevance: Focused on integrating gender considerations into entrepreneurship training.

• Institution: JICA
• Completion: December 2023
• Relevance: Specialized in financial management, enabling him to provide targeted financial advisory services.

• Institution: ITCILO
• Completion: November 2023
• Relevance: Prepared him to support private sector development in challenging environments.

• Institution: WYLDE International
• Completion: April 2023
• Relevance: Strengthened his skills in business coaching across diverse sectors in Africa.

• Institution: ITCILO
• Completion: September 2023
• Relevance: Enabled him to lead training programs focused on empowering women through digital business skills.

• Institution: SINAPIS & CO STARTERS
• Completion: April 2022
• Relevance: Focused on training future trainers in entrepreneurship and business growth strategies.

• Institution: ILO
• Completion: April 2021
• Relevance: Prepared him to mentor business owners and entrepreneurs, providing guidance and support for their growth.

• Institution: Equity Bank
• Completion: February 2019
• Relevance: Equipped him to train others in financial literacy, crucial for developing financially savvy entrepreneurs.