Sylvia M. Kasanga is an award-winning mental health champion, practicing Architect and practising Arbitrator with 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Sycum Solutions Company Limited, an Architectural and Construction Management firm based in Nairobi.
Sylvia served as a Senator in the 12th Parliament where she sponsored the Mental Health Amendment Act 2022, ADR Bill and various other motions and statements. She is passionate about youth empowerment, mentorships and promoting technological advancements in rural communities. She is an active environmentalist with several tree planting projects.
She is currently serving as Vice Chair of the task force looking into legal pending bills in Nairobi County and Vice Chair in committee that will recommend the upgrading of Thika Town to Thika Smart City in Kiambu County.
Sylvia serves as the Treasurer at the Board of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya and is a member of the UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She also serves as the Chairperson of the Lukenya University Board of Trustees and Interim President of The Architects Alliance. She is a board member in the Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation and has recently been made member of the International Advisory Board of HOPE Project. She is an Active Rotarian with the Lavington Club alongside many other activities.