OUR PEOPLE
Mandarina Khabetsa
Chief Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Officer
Meet Mandarina Khabestsa, she heads the Partnerships & Resource Mobilization department at Jacob’s Ladder Africa.
Fun Facts about Manda:
- Triathlons: She has participated in three triathlons so far and is looking forward to her fourth!
- Artistic Expression: Manda has been involved in musicals, bands, stage plays, and television shows.
- Tennis: She was a professional tennis player as a child and represented Kenya on numerous occasions.
Core Belief: “I have been created to cross the lines my generation has not crossed.”
Favorite Office Snack: Peanuts from Valnuts!
Hidden Talent: Manda believes in exploring and exercising all her talents, so there’s nothing hidden!
Passionate Pursuit: She enjoys making time for fitness and challenging her body with activities like hiking, running, strength training, swimming, and cycling.
Bucket List Goal: Run a full 42km marathon.
AUTHORED CONTENT

The GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum
30/06/2026


Engineering Africa’s Green Transition
23/02/2026

Powering Food Systems in Lagos
16/02/2026