Peter Ongalo is a strategic communications and development communications professional with over seven years of experience translating research, policy, and development initiatives into compelling narratives that drive institutional visibility, stakeholder engagement, and impact. His expertise spans strategic communications, digital marketing, advocacy, public relations, media relations, research translation, multimedia storytelling, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement across Africa’s development landscape.
Peter currently serves as the Communications & Outreach Officer at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), where he leads communications for programmes covering climate resilience, agriculture, food and nutrition security, gender inclusion, and sustainable development. He works with regional and international partners, including UNEP, UN Women, GIZ, UNESCO, AUDA-NEPAD, IDRC, and the Clean Cooling Network. Previously, he worked at The Aquaya Institute, supporting donor-funded WASH and international development programmes across more than 30 countries, and contributed to communications initiatives involving USAID, Global Communities, Tetra Tech International Development, and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. His wider experience includes corporate communications, digital marketing, public relations, and journalism, with organisations such as Securex Agencies and the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Peter has supported communications and knowledge dissemination for major regional and international platforms, including the Africa Climate Summit, Stockholm International Water Institute’s World Water Week, UNC Water and Health Conference, UNESCO climate forums, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference, and the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) All Partners Forum 2026. He holds a Master of Arts in Communication (Development Communication) from Daystar University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Technology (with IT) from Maseno University. He is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (MPRSK). Outside of work, Peter is a cinephile with a keen interest in geopolitics and world history, sports, hybrid athletics, and digital innovation.
