Dr. Richard Mutuku is a distinguished research and policy analyst with at least a decade of leadership in program design, research and data analytics. He is the current Director of Programs at Youth Bridge Kenya, where he spearheads a multidonor programmatic portfolio, translating programs into actionable strategies for donors, policymakers, and civil society. Over the years, Richard has acquired a wealth of demonstrable experience in conceptualizing studies, planning, and executing programs in all stages of the project development cycle.

He holds a PhD in Political Science and Public Administration (UON), a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration (KU) and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Political Science (KU). His research interests include political economics, democratic innovations, the intersection of technology and governance and climate and carbon markets. He is a fellow of the AfricaLics and a peer reviewer of the African Review.

Moreover, Richard is a seasoned thought leader who has designed and executed numerous large-scale studies, securing significant grant funding and driving policy change in areas such as Education and Digital Skill Development, Democratic Governance, and Gender Mainstreaming.