Wakanyi is an author, scholar of African Indigenous knowledge, and global spokesperson for the Ubuntu philosophy. Her diverse intercultural experiences as a global nomad have enriched her perspective on the human condition. Wakanyi is a graduate of University College London, where her thesis proposed the integration of Indigenous knowledge into global education systems. She is a board member of the Kenya Education Fund, providing high school education to marginalized gifted children. In addition, her advisory role with the Contentment Foundation underscores her commitment to global well-being. She is also a board member of Seeds of Wisdom, which is dedicated to sharing the wisdom and knowledge of Indigenous elders. Wakanyi is the founder of the African Folktales Project, created to bridge the gap between Indigenous and contemporary African societies, and she is a co-founder of HumanityLink, a global system of digital communication solutions for marginalized populations.

At THE NEW INSTITUTE, Wakanyi was involved in the program "Conceptions of Human Flourishing".