NAIROBI, KENYA POLICY · YOUTH · TECHNOLOGY · DATA

Building bridges between young people, policy and possibility.

I'm Sharon Gatugi Gikundi — a Kenyan governance and public policy professional working at the intersection of youth engagement, participatory governance, civic technology, data and sustainable development.

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SHARON GATUGI GIKUNDI 2026
01 — ABOUT

Working where people, policy and technology meet.

I am a governance and public policy professional from Kenya passionate about creating meaningful pathways for young people to participate in governance and policy processes.

I am the Founder and Director of PolicyBridge KE, a youth-led public policy and civic engagement organization focused on connecting grassroots perspectives with actionable policy ideas.

My work and interests span youth engagement, participatory governance, civic technology, digital governance, responsible AI, data and sustainable development.

I am currently pursuing Data Engineering at ALX Africa, building skills in data analytics, SQL, databases, data pipelines, and data-driven decision-making.

02 — FLAGSHIP WORK

CIVIC TECHNOLOGY · PUBLIC POLICY

PolicyBridge KE

A youth-led public policy and civic engagement organization working to strengthen youth participation in governance and connect grassroots ideas with actionable public policy.

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01

Youth consultations

Creating spaces for young people to share perspectives on public issues.

02

Policy research

Translating community priorities into policy questions and recommendations.

03

Stakeholder engagement

Connecting with institutions, civil society, universities and development partners.

03 — EXPERIENCE

Building, learning and experimenting.

2026 — PRESENT

Founder & Director

PolicyBridge KE — Nairobi, Kenya

Founded and manage a youth-led public policy and civic engagement organization focused on strengthening youth participation in governance. Coordinate youth consultations, community policy dialogues, and public engagement initiatives. Conduct stakeholder outreach and maintain partnerships with government institutions, universities, civil society organizations, and development partners. Support policy research, programme implementation, grant applications, and organizational administration. Manage the organization's website, digital platforms, and social media communications.

2025 — PRESENT

Founder & Creative Lead (Part-time)

Murder Mystery Games KE

Design and publish interactive digital murder mystery games, printable case files, and event experiences. Manage the digital storefront, customer order fulfilment, downloadable content, and e-commerce operations. Develop and implement digital marketing campaigns, content strategies, and social media content to promote products and grow customer engagement.

2025

Social Media Manager & Customer Care

Nuru Media — Nairobi, Kenya

Managed digital communication and social media engagement strategy. Developed audience-focused content and messaging. Used analytics to improve engagement and content reach. Handled customer communication and maintained brand reputation.

2024

Data Collection Assistant

Microbiology PhD Research Project — Nairobi, Kenya

Assisted a PhD student with structured surveys and data collection for a microbiology research project. Supported data cleaning, organization, and documentation to maintain accurate research records. Assisted in compiling research summaries and preparing project reports.

04 — EDUCATION & LEARNING

Always learning.

2026 — PRESENT

Data Engineering

ALX Africa

Data Analytics · Data Collection & Cleaning · SQL & Database Management · Data Modeling · Data Pipelines · Data Visualization · Statistical Analysis · Cloud Computing · Data Governance
2020 — 2024

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science & Public Administration

Minor: Psychology · Second Class Honours, Upper Division University of Nairobi
05 — REGIONAL & GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Learning beyond borders.

06 — SKILLS

A diverse skillset.

Data & Analytical

Data Analysis · Microsoft Excel · Data Engineering (foundational) · Research Design & Data Collection · SQL · Data Visualization

Governance & Policy

Civic Engagement Design · Public Policy Analysis · Stakeholder Analysis · Policy Brief Writing · Participatory Governance

Communication

Technical & Policy Writing · Content Strategy & Development · Report Writing · Digital Communications

Digital & Technical

Digital Tools (Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office) · Social Media Management · Civic Tech Tools · Online Platform Coordination

Soft Skills

Critical Thinking · Adaptability · Problem Solving · Project Coordination · Analytical Reasoning · Strategic Leadership

07 — CERTIFICATIONS
UN CC:LEARN (UNITAR)

Introduction to Sustainable Development in Practice

Overview of sustainable development principles and their application in policy and real-world development challenges.

UN CC:LEARN (UNITAR)

Climate Change: From Learning to Action

Foundational training on climate change science, impacts, and global response strategies for sustainable development.

ATINGI E-LEARNING PLATFORM

Digital & Social Media Marketing

Training in digital communication strategies, content creation, and audience engagement across social platforms.

ZETECH UNIVERSITY

International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

Certification in essential computer skills including Microsoft Office, digital literacy, and basic IT proficiency.

08 — CONTACT

Let's build something that matters.

Open to conversations, collaborations, opportunities and ideas at the intersection of youth, policy, technology and data.

(+254) 768438911

GitHub ↗ PolicyBridge KE ↗ Murder Mystery Games KE ↗