David Muriithi is a versatile creative entrepreneur with over 36 years of experience in the entertainment and creative industries. He is the Managing Director of the Creative Enterprise Centre, a regional capacity-building organization that focuses on professionalizing the creative sector through workshops and training programs. His extensive career spans talent and event management in both the UK and East Africa, where he co-owned a record label that nurtured numerous prominent music stars.

David's career began as an auditor for Ernst & Young, but his creative pursuits took center stage when he developed his DJ persona, DJ D-Lite. For over three decades, he has performed at major international events, opening for Grammy Award-winning acts such as Run DMC and Kool & the Gang, and playing at high-profile festivals like the Safaricom Jazz Festival and Koroga Festival. His DJ performances have taken him across Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa, specializing in genres like Old School, Jazz, House, and Hip Hop. One of his notable achievements was curating music for former U.S. President Barack Obama during his 2018 visit to Kenya.

As a thought leader in the creative economy, David frequently contributes to regional and global discussions and has facilitated numerous capacity-building initiatives for creative enterprises. His expertise is widely sought across Africa, particularly in areas such as trade in cultural and creative products. He is a strong advocate for private-public sector partnerships, working with governments and NGOs to address sustainability in the creative sector.

David served as a board member of the Kenya Copyright Board for six years, where he also chaired the Audit Committee. He was the regional business agent for the late South African Afro-Jazz legend Hugh Masekela for over 20 years. His broad interests encompass finance, technology, intellectual property rights, business planning, and audience building for the African creative economy. He is passionate about training the next generation of creative entrepreneurs, having worked as a trainer, curriculum developer, and policy maker in several African countries and the UK.

In addition to his other roles, David is a Trustee of the London-based Rumi Foundation www.rumifoundation.com , further extending his influence in the global creative and cultural sectors.