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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

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Foundation's Vision

A dignified life for every woman in Kenya through quality education.

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Foundation's Mission

To provide quality and personalized education to women and girls in Kenya, developing all aspects of each individual to the full

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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.

  • Prof. Christine Gichure - PhD (Philosophy)

  • Dorothy Khamisi, B.A. (History and Linguistics), Masters in Educational Management

  • Wilfreda Chepkoech, H. Dip. Pharmacy

  • Seraphina Mwangi, H. Dip. Business Studies

  • Bernadette Musundi, M.A, Administration and Management

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Contact Info

P.O. BOX  44810 - 00100

+254742317180

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