About
The Story Behind DevCom Africa
Podcast
DevCom Africa Podcast amplifies African voices, celebrates grassroots innovations, and fosters dialogue that bridges the gap between communities and development practitioners.
As a thought leader in development communication, DevCom Africa connects and engages changemakers, innovators, policymakers, and communities in conversations that inspire action, foster progress and addresses Africa’s development agenda. The podcast symbolizes progress, unity, and empowerment, embodying the spirit of an Africa that tells its own story and crafts its own solutions through impactful stories, strategies, and solutions shaping the continent’s future.
Whether you’re a communication expert, development practitioner, student, scholar, policymaker, or simply passionate about Africa’s growth, DevCom Africa offers a platform to learn, connect, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable Africa.
Meet Your Host
Noellah Musundi is a highly experienced communication professional with over 12 years of work in the non-profit, public, and private sectors across Africa and globally. As the CEO at Namu Africa, she leads a team focused on delivering innovative communication solutions and authentic storytelling that bridge global trends and local relevance. In addition to her professional roles, she serves as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Nairobi teaching media and communication studies.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Communication Studies at the University of Nairobi, Noellah also holds an MBA (University of Sunderland), a master’s in communication studies (University of Nairobi) and BA in Journalism (United Stated International University).
In the line ow work and as a comsultant, Noellah has worked with several organizations among them USAID, European Union, DFID, Global Fund, IGAD, OFDA, European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), UN agencies – WFP, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO, WFP, UNOCHA, FAO. Also, Africa CDC, Malaria No More UK, Mastercard Foundation, Danish Refugee Council, GIZ, Red Cross Bodies-IFRC and ICRC, Kenyan government, NGOs and corporates.
As the host of DevCom Africa, Noellah brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast, discussing the pivotal role of communication in Africa’s development.