Public Service

Jackline Odhiambo Konyango is the visionary founder and executive director of Nyanam International (originally Konyango Community-Based Organization), an initiative launched in 2012 to empower rural communities in Kenya’s Lake Victoria region through education, clean water access, and widow leadership development.

Asha Bakari Kibwana Public Service Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is the principal of Siala Technical Training Institute in Migori. Which focuses on training young people, especially those who performed poorly in K.C.S.E exams and from poor backgrounds on hands-on skills which can help them earn a living eventually.

Ruth Samoei is the founder of Jewelpet Company Limited. It is an initiative that facilitates eligibility for disadvantaged (the deaf community) to favourably compete for available business opportunities in an already saturated market.

Martha Ndegwa is a passionate community builder and program leader at the Kilimani Project Foundation. It is a resident-led nonprofit dedicated to transforming Kilimani into a vibrant, inclusive, and empowered neighbourhood. With a genuine warmth and a firm belief in collective action, Martha plays a key role in organising community conversations, tree‑planting campaigns, clean‑up drives, and public space events that bring together residents, local businesses, and municipal stakeholders . She thrives in the energetic mix of grassroots organising, consulting with county planners, and helping neighbours shape their local environment through spirited dialogue and mutual cooperation.

Beyond coordinating events, Martha is deeply committed to nurturing social cohesion and sustainable development. She supports workshops that empower informal traders, mentors youth leaders, and champions environmental stewardship. Always approachable and empathetic, she treats every interaction as an opportunity to listen, inspire, and build trust. Under Martha’s guidance, the foundation continues to foster a sense of belonging and shared responsibility making Kilimani a place where every voice, young and old, urban and artistic, is valued and heard.

Elizabeth Njambi is the driving force behind Wakili.sha Initiative, a non‑profit dedicated to ensuring children in conflict with the law in Kenya receive free legal representation, mentorship, and advocacy. Her passion for justice was born during her time at the University of Nairobi’s legal aid clinic, where she witnessed firsthand how poverty and unstable family backgrounds severely limited young people’s access to justice. That experience, combined with her win in the prestigious HiiL Innovative Justice Challenge, inspired her to launch Wakili.sha—named from “wakili,” Swahili for lawyer ,to bring legal empowerment into juvenile justice

But Elizabeth’s approach goes beyond courtroom advocacy. She views each child as more than a case file hence through Wakili.sha’s rehabilitative programs, she offers mentorship, talent development, and ongoing support within juvenile correctional centers. She also hosts the Wakili.sha Podcast, where she and her team share real stories from youth, parents, and justice actors, blending hard truths with moments of lighthearted connection . Elizabeth’s mission is deeply personal: transforming the justice system into one that sees children through lenses of empathy, potential, and restoration, not stigma.

Winnie Shali Madeda, Public Service Nominee # ZuriAwards 2021 is a bonafide member of Fabulous Souls which gives chance for the less unfortunate while having hope for a better tomorrow. Through empowerment classes, talent nurturing and gender prevention and responses to all SGBV cases.

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Precious Women brings together mothers who have lost their children and helps them through grief. This is inspired by her own story having lost her child

Diana is a firm believer of education and development, the key tools that promote poverty reduction and reinstate human dignity.  With vast experience on education development, rural education development and rural women empowerment, community development, mentorship of local & international students, I am open to offer voluntary services on education matters, mentorships and social programme development.

Diana is the Programme Director at Mafanikio Community Based Organization, a platform where education is given priority to spearhead development in rural and marginalized areas through community development and cross-cultural activities. The organization was started in 2003 and has managed to sponsor different schools with the school feeding programs and sponsoring 250 students through high school education from needy backgrounds.

Meet Benta Wairimu, a fourth-year student at Meru University of Science and Technology, and the visionary founder of The Dash Organisation! Committed to fostering hope and instigating positive change, Benta leads a charitable entity dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in her community.

Growing up during the HIV epidemic, Benta witnessed the profound impact on vulnerable children left without parental care. Motivated by the need to bridge the gap between support and gratitude, she founded The Dash Organisation. The Dash Organisation brings together young individuals to support those in need, including orphans, individuals with terminal illnesses, children on the streets, and people with disabilities. Their mission? To brighten lives, reignite hope, and bring smiles to faces by instilling a sense of love, wellness, and compassion.

As the Team Leader of Outreach and Resource Base (ORB), Olive Wambui plays a pivotal role in advancing HIV awareness and community support. Here’s how she oversees and coordinates the organization’s initiatives on a day-to-day basis:

Strategic Planning: Olive collaborates with her team to develop and refine strategic plans that align with ORB’s mission and goals.

Team Coordination: She provides leadership and guidance to ensure a collaborative and supportive working environment within the team. Regular meetings are held to discuss projects, share updates, and address challenges.

Program Development: Olive continuously assesses the community’s needs and designs targeted programs to address gaps in HIV awareness and support.

Community Outreach: Olive and her team organize and participate in outreach events, workshops, and educational sessions to engage with local communities.

Resource Management: She oversees the allocation of resources, ensuring that materials, information, and tools required for outreach and awareness campaigns are readily available. Collaborations and

Partnerships: Olive establishes and maintains partnerships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and community leaders to enhance the impact of ORB’s initiatives.

Advocacy and Education: Olive actively engages in advocacy efforts, representing ORB in discussions with stakeholders and participating in educational activities such as awareness campaigns and digital outreach.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Regular monitoring and evaluation of ORB’s programs help Olive assess their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Community Engagement: Olive focuses on building strong connections within the community by participating in events, collaborating with influencers, and maintaining open communication channels.

Adaptation and Innovation: Olive encourages adaptability and innovation within ORB to explore new approaches and technologies for enhancing impact in HIV awareness and support.

Through Olive’s leadership and dedication, ORB strives to make a positive and lasting contribution to HIV awareness, support, and community well-being.