The Board

Our Board Members

At Shinning Hope Initiative, strong leadership guides our mission of restoring hope and breaking the cycle of poverty in Mathare, Nairobi, and beyond. Our Board Members bring together diverse expertise in education, community development, finance, faith, and social impact, ensuring our work remains transparent, accountable, and impactful.

Kingsley Nyandika

Executive Director-UCESCO Africa

Daniel Gacguhi

Volunteer​

John Liyayi

CEO Johnbow tours and travel

John Paul Thiongo

Bishop

Dr. Kennedy Mugambi

Prolix Solutions Hospital​

Rev Dr miltone mudegu

Academic Dean
Nicotas bible university

Dr. Emma Njue

Executive Director E-Mentors Organization​

Julia Nyambura Kariuki

Business Lady

GET IN TOUCH

Feel free to contact us for any questions and doubts

We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference in Mathare and beyond. Whether you’re a student, professional, or international visitor, you can join our programs to impact lives directly.

At Shinning Hope Initiative, our philosophy is built on a simple truth: every child deserves a chance to dream, learn, and thrive. Poverty is not just the absence of resources, it is the absence of opportunity, dignity, and hope. We believe that by restoring hope through education, empowerment, and community transformation, we can break the cycle of poverty for generations to come.

Shinning Hope Initiative is a registered nonprofit Community-Based Organization (CBO) under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in Kenya (Certificate No: 05206). Based in Mathare, Nairobi, one of the largest informal settlements in Kenya, we are dedicated to transforming lives, restoring dignity, and breaking the cycle of poverty through education, empowerment, and restoration of hope.

Child sponsorship is more than a donation—it’s a relationship that restores dignity, builds opportunity, and gives hope. By sponsoring a child with Shinning Hope Initiative, you are directly helping a vulnerable child in Mathare, Nairobi gain access to quality education, daily meals, medical care, and mentorship.