Robert Mũnũku (Profile) Robert Mũnũku is an independent award-winning visual artist, writer, film director, teacher & entrepreneur from Nairobi, Kenya.  He is an unorthodox philosopher, lover of the creative & lover of nature. Mũnũku is a Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow (2013, Austria), alumnus of the British Council’s Creative Enterprise Programme (2019, Ethiopia), member of the Nafasi Network (United Kingdom), member of the African Crossroads network, Board Observer for In Place Of War (U.K.), author of three books & editor of one, contributing writer to Africa Uncensored, a 2-time nominated Kalasha International Film Festival Producer (Kenya), & one of the most content-prolific independent filmmakers in the country. Mũnũku is also the Founder & CEO of Mau Mau Arts, an arts collective that specialises in offering services in visual art creation, film, music production, & creative education. Skills Set: visual art, film production, video editing, storytelling, literature, performing arts, acting, teaching, graphic design, DJ & creative direction. ~ K24 Interview on Robert Mũnũku’s artistry & work with Mau Mau Arts: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ Film Demo Reels: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ Most Recent Short Film: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ LinkedIn Profile: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Robert Mũnũku Bibliography Books ~ ‘I’m the Cool Guy: Understand Life, Don't Get Mad At It!' (Non-fiction / self-improvement / philosophy) // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ ‘Indie Filmmaking: Mũnũku’s Guide’ (textbook) // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ ‘Wounded in Friendly Fire’ (editor / biographical) // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ ‘Saṃsāra’ (anthology / fiction) // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Connect with Mau Mau Arts // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ © Mau Mau Arts 2025

Robert Mũnũku

Robert Mũnũku (Profile) Robert Mũnũku is an independent award-winning visual artist, writer, film director, teacher & entrepreneur from Nairobi, Kenya.  He is an unorthodox philosopher, lover of the creative & lover of nature. Mũnũku is a Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow (2013, Austria), alumnus of the British Council’s Creative Enterprise Programme (2019, Ethiopia), member of the Nafasi Network (United Kingdom), member of the African Crossroads network, Board Observer for In Place Of War (U.K.), author of three books & editor of one, contributing writer to Africa Uncensored, a 2-time nominated Kalasha International Film Festival Producer (Kenya), & one of the most content-prolific independent filmmakers in the country. Mũnũku is also the Founder & CEO of Mau Mau Arts, an arts collective that specialises in offering services in visual art creation, film, music production, & creative education. Skills Set: visual art, film production, video editing, storytelling, literature, performing arts, acting, teaching, graphic design, DJ & creative direction. ~ K24 Interview on Robert Mũnũku’s artistry & work with Mau Mau Arts: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ Film Demo Reels: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ Most Recent Short Film: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ LinkedIn Profile: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Robert Mũnũku Bibliography Books ~ ‘I’m the Cool Guy: Understand Life, Don't Get Mad At It!' (Non-fiction / self-improvement / philosophy) // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ ‘Indie Filmmaking: Mũnũku’s Guide’ (textbook) // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ ‘Wounded in Friendly Fire’ (editor / biographical) // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ~ ‘Saṃsāra’ (anthology / fiction) // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Connect with Mau Mau Arts // _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ © Mau Mau Arts 2025

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Robert Mũnũku (Profile)

Robert Mũnũku is an independent award-winning visual artist, writer, film director, teacher & entrepreneur from Nairobi, Kenya.  He is an unorthodox philosopher, lover of the creative & lover of nature.

Mũnũku is a Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow (2013, Austria), alumnus of the British Council’s Creative Enterprise Programme (2019, Ethiopia), member of the Nafasi Network (United Kingdom), member of the African Crossroads network, Board Observer for In Place Of War (U.K.), author of three books & editor of one, contributing writer to Africa Uncensored, a 2-time nominated Kalasha International Film Festival Producer (Kenya), & one of the most content-prolific independent filmmakers in the country.

Mũnũku is also the Founder & CEO of Mau Mau Arts, an arts collective that specialises in offering services in visual art creation, film, music production, & creative education.

Skills Set: visual art, film production, video editing, storytelling, literature, performing arts, acting, teaching, graphic design, DJ & creative direction.

~ K24 Interview on Robert Mũnũku’s artistry & work with Mau Mau Arts: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

~ Film Demo Reels: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

~ Most Recent Short Film: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

LinkedIn Profile: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Robert Mũnũku Bibliography

Books

~ ‘I’m the Cool Guy: Understand Life, Don’t Get Mad At It!’ (Non-fiction / self-improvement / philosophy) // Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

~ ‘Indie Filmmaking: Mũnũku’s Guide’ (textbook) // Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

~ ‘Wounded in Friendly Fire’ (editor / biographical) // Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

~ ‘Saṃsāra’ (anthology / fiction) // Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Connect with Mau Mau Arts // Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

© Mau Mau Arts 2025

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow at Salzburg Global Seminar
February 28, 2013 - September 8, 2025
Fellow in Session 502: Power in Whose Palm? The Digital Democratization of Photography; part of The Photographer as Advocate, Awareness-Raiser, and Activist group addressing photography's role in social change and policy dialogue.
Founder & Executive Director at Mau Mau Arts
December 1, 2014 - Present
Founder & CEO of Mau Mau Arts; builds a Pan-African network of creatives and offers services in visual art creation, film, music production, and creative education.
Regional & International Dialogue Programme Coordinator at Heinrich Böll Stiftung, East & Horn of Africa
September 30, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Project lead for Regional & International Dialogue; responsibilities include project management, oversight on operations and finance, and fundraising.
Consultant Project Manager at PAWA Initiative
August 31, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Creative Consultant and Project Manager for PAWA Initiative; responsibilities include project management, proposal writing and creative direction.
Project Coordinator at Action for Transparency (A4T)
April 30, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Nairobi-based project to strengthen democratic accountability and transparency through citizen monitoring of government expenditure.
Project Manager at PAWA 254
December 31, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Project management, art direction, social media management, on-site management, monitoring & evaluation of organisation projects.
Evaluation Researcher & Media Liaison at Mtaani Initiative (Amani Tour Project)
August 31, 2012 - September 8, 2025
On-field support; concurrent/implementation evaluation; rapporteur on site and M&E liaison.
Dealer & Investment Analyst at Drummond Investment Bank
April 30, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Investment research, portfolio management, client advisory, front office operations, and media interviews.
Field Research Assistant at Maryknoll Institute of African Studies (MIASMU) / Tangaza College
January 31, 2007 - September 8, 2025
Evaluative and qualitative field research; data collection and reporting.

Education

M.A. Rural Sociology & Community Development at University of Nairobi
January 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Certificate in Graphic Design at Shang Tao Media Arts College
August 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
B.A. Philosophy and Sociology (Double Major) at University of Nairobi
January 1, 2003 - April 1, 2006

Qualifications

ATS trading certification
October 1, 2009 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other