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AMOLLO

is so many things! 

seasoned researcher 
independent consultant
dynamic Speaker
Aspiring windsurfer
failed painter
 

 

About Me

           I am an Urban Futurist with two decades of experience in research, co-design, and urban development. Passionate about African cities, I collaborate with diverse experts and communities to reimagine inclusive urban futures for our great Continent. Living with a disability has strengthened my commitment to championing accessibility and equity in city-making.

 

I have consistently driven meaningful impact through rigorous research, strategic partnerships, and creative problem-solving. My mission is to help build a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn, thrive, and shape their own future.

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Amollo Ambole Ph.D. 

Urban Futurist | Inclusion Champion 

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Urban Development Strategist

 

I provide strategic consulting in urban development, combining my extensive expertise in academic research and co-design methodologies to shape inclusive and resilient African cities.  My recent and ongoing consultancies include: 

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Open Cities Lab (OCL) -  I am the strategic partnership lead at OCL, working closely with colleagues and partners to enhance African cities' data and digital capabilities.  I serve as the product owner of MijiBora, a digital and intellectual commons powered by OCL, where storytellers, innovators, and changemakers unite to drive collective action for better African cities. I also support OCL’s scale strategy 2030 (April 2024 to date). 

 

African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) – As the urban research lead for ACRC Nairobi, I bridge academia, community, and policy by working closely with the political settlements lead to align community-driven action research with academic insights and Nairobi County Government priorities (July 2024 to date).

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​Water as Leverage Nakuru (WaL Nakuru) - As the local project manager for the international implementation team of WaL Nakuru, I facilitate stakeholder engagement between experts and the government to drive a nature-based sponge system for Nakuru (Jan 2025 to date).

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Van Leer Foundation - I led the "Mapping African Urban Environments" scoping study commissioned by the foundation (Nov 2024 - Mar 2025).

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UrbanBetter - I led the "Potential of citizen science to advance urban planetary health research in low and middle-income countries' scoping study (Jan - Sept 2024).

Work

 

Urban Development

Research & Academia

Co-design 

 

Network

Network

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If I don’t have what you’re looking for, no worries—someone in my network definitely does. I’ve been lucky to team up with some amazing people, like:

Anditi Atigo

Christer Anditi 

Living Labs expert 

Anditi managed two of my research projects during my full-time tenure at the University of Nairobi. Our professional relationship has transcended time as we remain trusted confidants. Our values, approach to work, and thought processes align seamlessly, fostering a productive and harmonious partnership.

 

I was privileged to supervise Anditi's M.A. project and mentor her during her PhD. I am so proud of her achievements and look forward to working for her someday!

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Logedi Luhangala

Project management expert

Logedi is a diligent and detail-oriented researcher whose graduate research I have had the privilege of supervising.

 

Along with a proactive "can-do" attitude, Logedi's unwavering passion for learning makes him a dependable individual you can consistently rely on to deliver outstanding results in any task or project.

 

Logedi also excels in working with people from diverse backgrounds, making him an asset for effectively managing stakeholder engagements.

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Hewete Haileselassie

Senior Journalist &

Communications expert

I admire Hewete's wit and sophistication in communicating effectively about development in Africa. Hewete was born and raised in London but has lived and worked in France, the US, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Hewete is passionate about the importance of decolonizing the narrative around development work on the African continent.

 

We share a common passion for improving lives in and perceptions of  Africa. Our diverse skill sets and expansive networks complement each other, enriching our partnership with a wide range of perspectives, ideas, and contacts in the development and media space in Africa.

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Photo by  Sarah Honey

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Writing about my experiences, starting with my 2024 accident, was incredibly therapeutic. I chose to self-publish this pocketbook so that I could have
creative freedom and share my learnings and aspirations with you directly. I hope my words in this first chapter offer you solace and courage.

The full version is coming in 2025.

 

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High altitude hikes

Snorkeling 

Windsurfing

AfroLatin Dance

I love connecting with people and with nature.

 

If you didn't find me at my desk or in a workshop, chances are I'd be scaling one of the peaks of the Aberdare mountain range or perfecting my jibe while windsurfing in Diani. And if neither of those, I'd likely be in an intermediate Bachata, Salsa, or Kizomba class.

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But now, as I step back from these physically demanding activities, I'm embracing the opportunity to channel my energies into healing. When I regain my strength, I will enjoy rediscovering my love for the outdoors. 

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Get in Touch
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Amollo salsa dancing with CK

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