Meet the Kuleta Team

At the heart of Kuleta is a dynamic and passionate team driven by a shared vision to bridge Africa with its diaspora through commerce, connection, and empowerment.

Manda Bwerevu, our CEO and Co-Founder, was born in Kolwezi, Congo, and brings a pan-African perspective shaped by experiences in South Africa and the United States. With degrees from USC and Harvard, and currently pursuing an M.P.P at the University of Chicago, Manda is committed to leveraging Africa’s resources to empower its people and build bridges across continents.

Judith Nguli, our COO and Co-Founder, hails from Nairobi, Kenya. A seasoned policy researcher with over a decade of experience in micro-enterprise and financial inclusion, Judith is an advocate for women’s economic empowerment and sustainable development. She holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Finance from Moi University and is also pursuing her M.P.P at the University of Chicago.

 

Will, our CTO and Tech Lead, brings over 8 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, UX/UI strategy, and startup scaling. A former UCLA student turned tech entrepreneur, Will specializes in building agile MVPs and optimizing performance across platforms. You can learn more about Will’s work at withgu.dev.

Together, the Kuleta team combines deep local knowledge, global education, and technical expertise to drive inclusive, impactful innovation across Africa and its diaspora.