Who we are

Transforming young lives in Kiambu through skills, healing, and opportunity.

UjuziNest Foundation is a registered community-based organisation in Kiambu, Kenya, dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable young people. We work at the intersection of skills development, mental well-being, and sports empowerment, recognising that sustainable livelihoods begin with emotional resilience.

Our programmes are designed to address not only economic barriers, but also the psychological and social challenges that prevent young people from reaching their full potential. We create safe, inclusive spaces where youth can heal, learn, and grow into confident, self-reliant leaders.

OUR BOARD OF GOVERNANCE

UjuziNest Foundation is guided by a dynamic and gender-balanced Board of Directors composed of six experienced professionals with diverse expertise in finance, youth empowerment, psychosocial support, environmental sustainability, sports-for-development, and entrepreneurship. The Board provides strategic leadership, governance oversight, and policy direction to ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term impact across all programmes and partnerships.
President & Founder

Margaret Wangu

A Certified Accountant with expertise in grants management and financial accountability. She also leads training in knitting, weaving, and textile recycling, advancing sustainable enterprise.

Treasurer

Alfred Njuguna

A seasoned counsellor and youth well-being specialist, Alfred leads psychosocial interventions and life-skills mentorship within UjuziNest and also brings sports-based youth engagement

Secretary

Anne Njoroge

A community social worker with extensive experience in trauma recovery and mental health support, she plays the role of guiding participants through emotional healing and offers support

Board Member

Marvin Waminja

A CAF D–licensed football coach and programme officer that coordinates football training, leadership sessions, and life-skills development under the Sports for Resilience initiative.

Board Member

Hannah Tatu

Contributes to UjuziNest’s entrepreneurship initiatives. She supports participants in building sustainable income-generating ventures and strengthening their business skills.

Board Member

Whitney Wanjiku

She leads UjuziNest’s sustainability and recycling initiatives. She transforms waste materials into eco-friendly products while promoting environmental education among youth.

Why Partner

With UjuziNest

UjuziNest Foundation represents grassroots innovation with proven impact. We operate at the heart of communities, understand the lived realities of our beneficiaries, and maintain strong local partnerships with schools, women’s groups, and local authorities.
Our work directly supports UK development priorities in education, gender equality, youth empowerment, and mental health.

By partnering with us, donors can:

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Extend their impact to East Africa through a trusted, accountable local partner.

Co-create initiatives in sports, creative enterprise, and youth mental health.

Empower young people to lead, mentor, and inspire their peers globally.

Support scalable programmes with clear monitoring and evaluation systems.