Boston Nabaala
Boston Nabaala was born and raised in the heart of the Maasai Mara (Narok County, Kenya), where his lifelong connection to nature began. With more than 15 years of experience as a professional safari guide and driver, he has developed a deep understanding of the Mara’s wildlife, landscapes, and ecosystems.
Known for his enthusiasm and genuine love for the wild, Boston is passionate about sharing the beauty and balance of the natural world with others. His extensive local knowledge and years of guiding experience allow him to lead students and travelers beyond the typical safari — offering a deeper look into animal behavior, conservation, and Maasai culture.
Salash Nabaala
Salash Nabaala grew up near the Maasai Mara, surrounded by open skies, wildlife, and the rhythms of a land that continue to inspire him. A Harvard College alum (Class of 2018) with a passion for mathematics, he has taught in Florida and Nairobi but always feels drawn back to the Mara.
As a Maasai, he cares deeply about preserving the region’s natural beauty and hopes to see traditional conservation wisdom—rooted in respect and coexistence—work hand in hand with modern approaches to protect it. In his free time, he enjoys playing futsal and writing poetry.
Joannes Yimbesalu
Joannes Yimbesalu grew up in the grassfields of Cameroon, surrounded by lush landscapes, wildlife, and the peaceful rhythm of rural life that continues to shape his values and sense of purpose. A Mid-Career Master of Public Administration candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School (Class of 2025), he focuses on workforce development, technology, and innovation for inclusive growth across Africa.
Passionate about storytelling through experience, Joannes, in the spring of 2025, served as the Trek Lead for the Africa Caucus at the Harvard Kennedy School. In this capacity, he led a group of 30 Harvard students to Rwanda as part of the Rwanda Trek 2025, which took place in Kigali from March 15 to 22, 2025. The Trek aimed to explore the resilient nation’s remarkable journey of hope, reconciliation, reconstruction, and transformation—particularly its thriving tourism and hospitality sectors. The testimonies of the Rwanda Trek 2025 are available here:
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. The Trek also received splendid coverage on
Rwanda TV, and the feature was entitled
#TheSummitRw: Harvard students visit Rwanda | Impressions and lessons learnt.
Deeply committed to empowering Africa’s youth, he hopes to bridge policy, technology, and education to create pathways for dignified work and sustainable development across the continent.
Abdijabar Yussuf
Abdijabar Yussuf, a Harvard Kennedy School (MPP 2025) graduate, is a native of Garbo (Somali/Ogaden Region, Ethiopia) and Garissa (Northeastern Kenya). Growing up, he was captivated by the Garanuug (Gerenuk) antelopes that grazed by the Malayko camel wells near Garbo. In Garissa, he frequently visited the Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy to gain insights into the population plight of the critically endangered Hirola antelopes.
Passionate about biodiversity conservation, he is committed to applying his programming skills to contribute to data-driven tools for wildlife conservation. In his free time, he enjoys reading, hiking, and coding in Python.