Kariuki Mwangi is a strategic thinker and policy innovator with expertise in research, policy development, governance, and youth empowerment. As the Research and Policy Lead at the Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI), a pan-African organisation, he drives data- driven policy solutions that enhance African leadership and influence globally. His work focuses on bridging research and practice, shaping transformative policies through human- centered and evidence-based approaches. Previously, he played a key role in Research, Policy development, and legislative drafting for the Malindi Constituency Member of Parliament, based at the Parliament of Kenya and provided technical support for Kenya’s 2023 National (bipartisan) Dialogue talks. A summa-cum-laude graduate in Political Science, Kariuki has worked with leading organizations such as the Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry as the Economic Diplomacy chairperson of the Youth sub-committee; Kenya Model United Nations as the 21 st President of the General Assembly and the Mastercard Foundation in the design process for the Thought Leadership Series on Dignified and Fulfilling work. Passionate about economic diplomacy and civic awareness, he is committed to fostering policies that drive socio-economic development and position Africa as a global leader.
