MEET OUR TEAM

THE BOARD

Joy Mbaabu is a lawyer, mediator and conflict resolution practitioner with over thirty years of local and international experience. She is a social justice advocate and a Minister in the market place. Joy is a trainer, writer and speaker who enjoys nature, travel and spiritual pursuits. She holds degrees in Law, Peace Studies & International Relations and Leadership & Conflict Transformation. The 12 perfect L words that guide her life are-: Live, Love, Light, Laugh, Listen, Learn, Link, Look- back, Look- up, Look -forward, Let- go & Leave a Legacy. Her vision for ACA is a premier nonprofit robustly, boldly and innovatively contributing to a culture of peace in Africa and worldwide.

Dr. Joy Mbaabu

Founder & Chairperson

Betty Kirai

Secretary

Winnie an accountant, is a graduate of USIU. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs establish systems and processes that will make their businesses sustainable and profitable. During her free time, she has dedicated her life to service to humanity through volunteerism.

Winnie Kendi Kamau

Treasurer

Betty Kirai is an advocate of the high court of Kenya with over 15 years post admission experience. Betty has extensive experience in debt finance transactions and is a legal counsel at Oikocredit, a social impact investor. She is a member of The Law Society of Kenya and is passionate about social justice and economic empowerment of communities.

Mutua, a PhD student at the University of Nairobi, works for one of the County governments in Kenya in the area of culture, music and the arts. A published poet and writer, he is passionate about using culture and the arts as tools for building sustainable and peaceful communities.

Mutua Mulonzya

Member

Milkah is a graduate in Communication and Public Relations from Daystar University. She runs Royal Monessori School where she realizes her dream of putting a smile on children by creating a caring loving environment. She is passionate about inner Peace, Emotional, Healing & Thriving interpersonal relationships

Milkah Mukami Khagai

Member

Joy of PEC Nature Camp and Osotwa Adventures Lagoon Retreat & Adventures Ltd, is an avid Team Builder and Operations Consultant. She is an enthusiastic host of ACA retreats who brings in her team bonding, team building and logistical acumen to ensure efficient and colourful execution of our programs.

Joy Thuo-Mutethia

Member

Dr. Anne Mwiti

Member

Dr. Kanyiri studied Sociology & Economics, Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. She has wide experience in mental health among : The Community (Outreach), The Corporate sector (Employee Assistance Programs) & Women, Children and persons with special needs.

With close to a decade of experience, Hubert is a seasoned researcher in peace, security, and governance. Beyond academia, Hubert has extensive experience in designing and implementing donor-funded programs at the nexus of peace, security, governance, and development. He strongly believes in the power of connections and collaboration, defining peace as a life free from fear and want.

Hubert Kinkoh

Member

Rosemary Wairimu Mburu

Member

OUR STAFF

Joy Muthoni Gitau

Executive Director


Joy Gitau is a dynamic and visionary leader with extensive experience in community engagement and advocacy, Joy's dedication to conflict resolution is evident through her involvement in developing national mediation standards and facilitating Conciliation Training in Kenya. Committed to peacebuilding, she empowers diverse communities and fosters inclusive dialogue, exemplifying a passion for positive societal change through mentorship and knowledge exchange.

Debby Bility

Communications Lead

Debby Bility is a passionate storyteller who has mastered the art of telling compelling stories that effectively share an organization's journey, illuminate the significant impact of projects and build emotional connections with audiences. She is constantly driven by the desire to accelerate positive change through meaningful contributions, and firmly believes in the transformative power of communication to enlighten, educate, and inspire change.

Sharon Naserian

Programs Officer

Sharon Naserian is driven by a strong work ethic and a passion for social change and continues to be a driving force in promoting peaceful conflict resolution and advancing mediation practices in Kenya and beyond. She has been instrumental in establishing and running the Mediation Trainers Association, aimed at pushing for self-regulation and standardization to ensure quality mediation training. As the Programs Officer, Sharon is actively involved in research activities to improve the organization's projects, initiatives, and mediation programs, using findings to bring about significant change.

Jane Mwiti

Finance & Admin Officer

Serving as our devoted Finance and Administration Officer, Jane is a valuable member of the team. Amani Communities Africa (ACA) benefits from her vast experience and depth of knowledge, which she contributes to our organization to help us attain excellence in organizational management. Every work she completes demonstrates her dedication to the organization’s vision goal and her contributions are essential to the progress of ACA.

Martin Koome

Admin Support

Martin is an invaluable asset to our team as our dedicated office assistant. He continuously provides outstanding support services with strong loyalty and commitment, he consistently delivers exceptional support services, ensuring the seamless functioning of our office. His diligence and reliability are evident in every task he undertakes, making him an indispensable member of our workplace community. Martin’s positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond embody the ethos of dedicated service, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

Joshua Mati

Intern

Joshua Mati is driven by a passion for youth empowerment, leadership, and the transformative power of creative expression. He has an educational background in International Relations and Peace Studies from Daystar University. Joshua has the ultimate goal of encouraging those around him to search for inner peace. He believes that peace is a state in which there are no disturbances from the outside world and no internal turmoil, which allows people to live in harmony and freely express themselves.

Scott Martha

Intern

Scott Martha has valuable experience in organizing and planning events, particularly demonstrated through her involvement in the Global Leadership Summit. Through her involvement, she coordinated diverse stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution, and furthering impactful outcomes. She has a background in Business Management from the University of Nairobi. Martha believes that peace is the cornerstone of wholesome relationships. It starts with the individual and spreads to include relationships within the family, the community, and even beyond international borders.

Joy Mathenge

Karn Tutu

Volunteer