MICHAEL KARANJA GATHERU - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Michael is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of
Green Corporation Global, a pioneer company in the Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis industry in
Kenya. An expert on Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis, he has authored a book titled “MIRACLE
PLANT – How Industrial Hemp Can Heal, Feed, Clothe, House, Employ Kenyans and the World”. The book
is considered a beginner’s guide for anyone that would like to know what exactly Industrial Hemp is and
its wide applications. Michael has also been instrumental in lobbying various government agencies to
commence the issuance of licenses to vetted persons, for the Commercial production of Industrial Hemp
and Medical Cannabis, which he views as an activity that can generate a substantial income to thousands
of farmers, as well as lead to the springing up of various downstream processing industries.
Mercy Muiruri - Executive Director, Research & Development
Transforming Agriculture Through Hemp Innovation
Mercy leads groundbreaking research and development in industrial hemp applications to restore soils, empower farmers, and build sustainable economies across East Africa. With a unique blend of scientific rigor and on-the-ground experience, she pioneers practical solutions that bridge traditional farming knowledge with cutting-edge agricultural technology.
Key Focus Areas:
✔ Developing drought-resistant hemp varieties for arid regions
✔ Creating regenerative farming systems that heal degraded soils
✔ Designing hemp-based products for food, fiber, and construction
✔ Implementing farmer training programs that increase yields and sustainability
Impact at Scale:
- Established field trials demonstrating hemp’s soil remediation capabilities
- Developed training curricula reaching thousands of smallholder farmers
- Advised policymakers on creating enabling environments for hemp agriculture
- Built partnerships across research institutions and industry stakeholders
Her driving philosophy is ”Hemp represents one of our most powerful tools for creating climate-resilient agriculture while providing sustainable materials for our future. Her work proves that ecological restoration and economic opportunity can grow from the same seed.”
