Mutanu is a digital society scholar who works with African communities to identify how they can use technology to protect, preserve and promote their culture and heritage assets. She has
extensive experience in designing holistic digital approaches that support research and innovation, that centre the needs and realities of communities, in the cultural heritage sector in Kenya.
Her research interests lie at the intersection of digital storytelling, cultural heritage, gender studies and community participation. Mutanu has a background in Computer Science and a specialization in digital cultures and community development. She consults for a variety of national and international organizations.