About Us
Kianda Foundation was founded by four determined women:- Olga Marlin (USA), Mary Mahoney (USA), Margaret Curran (Ireland), Teresa Temes (Spain)
They arrived in Kenya in 1960 at a time when racial segregation was the norm, with a clear mission to ensure that women in Kenya have equal access to opportunities for education
Foundation's Vision
A dignified life for every woman in Kenya through quality education.
Foundation's Mission
To provide quality and personalized education to women and girls, developing all aspects of each individual to the full
Our Board of Trustees
The Foundation was set up by a group of professional women in Kenya who decided to place their education, management expertise, time and knowledge at the service of women in this country.
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Prof. Christine Gichure - PhD (Philosophy)
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Dorothy Khamisi, B.A. (History and Linguistics), Masters in Educational Management
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Wilfreda Chepkoech, H. Dip. Pharmacy
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Seraphina Mwangi, H. Dip. Business Studies
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Bernadette Musundi, M.A, Administration and Management
The Kianda Foundation Team
Mercedes Otaduy
Chief Executive
Officer
Lynda Kasina
Jayne Njoroge
Administrator and Financial Controller
Susan Kinyua
Anne Murugu
Penninah Maina
Program Manager
Chief Sustainability Officer
Public Relations Manager and Outreach Program Director
Accounts and Administration Services
Fenny Ochieng
Training and Projects Coordinator
Melissa Onguti
Communications and IT Officer
Hariet Mwangi
Assistant Communications Officer
OUR PARTNERS
Kianda Foundation is dedicated to empowering women and transforming communities through education and professional development. Sustained by the generosity of donors in Kenya and beyond, we maximize our impact by maintaining a lean staff and benefiting from the invaluable contributions of skilled volunteers. This approach allows us to keep operational costs low and direct more resources toward our programs, ensuring lasting change for the women and communities we serve.