AGCIH is led by a Founder and Executive Director and guided by an independent Board of Trustees providing strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, and governance stewardship across the institution’s work.
To understand how the Board functions and the principles that guide our work, read our Governance and Board Charter.
Danai Hazel Kudya is the Founder and Executive Director of AGCIH, an independent institution working at the intersection of public law, institutional design, and responsible AI implementation in Africa.
With more than 15 years of experience across constitutional commissions, United Nations entities, and civil society, she provides strategic leadership on governance frameworks, institutional readiness, and accountability systems for digital and AI-enabled public institutions.
The Board of Trustees provides independent oversight and strategic guidance, ensuring that AGCIH’s work remains rooted in strong governance, inclusion, ethics, and public interest outcomes.
Gender, Inclusion and Equity
Ms. Nembaware is a gender equality and human rights practitioner with more than a decade of experience in investigations, community programming, and institutional accountability.
At AGCIH, she provides strategic guidance on gender-responsive governance, safeguarding, and inclusion in responsible AI and public-sector digital innovation.
Digital Transformation and AI Governance
Ms. Mapasure is a Data Scientist and IT Consultant with experience across ICT and public health.
At AGCIH, she provides guidance on digital transformation, AI adoption, and data governance, supporting ethical and context-aware technology choices.
Governance, Legal Compliance and Risk
Ms. Kadhau provides Board oversight on legal compliance, internal governance, and organisational risk management.
She supports AGCIH in maintaining sound internal controls, accountable decision-making, and alignment with applicable legal and ethical standards.
Finance, Audit and Risk Oversight
Mrs. Mareya Chiviya provides oversight on financial governance, audit readiness, and organisational risk stewardship.
She supports AGCIH in strengthening transparent financial systems, sound resource management, and institutional accountability.
Youth, Innovation and Future Readiness
This Board seat is reserved to ensure AGCIH remains connected to emerging ideas, innovation ecosystems, and next-generation perspectives in governance, AI, and digital transformation.
The appointment will be announced in due course.