G-thamini

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Daniel Sila, a founding member of G-thamini, was born and raised in Mukuru making him particularly attuned to the issues youth face growing up in the community. 

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and is waiting to defend his thesis to graduate with a Master of Science in Project Management from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. At G-thamini, he previously held the positions of quality assurance leader,  accounts officer and Mobile Library leader. His other experience in the nonprofit world include work with Huru International, Digital Divide Data and Mukuru Promotion Centre. 

Daniel is a passionate believer in the mission of  G-thamini. He, himself was impacted by a like organization in the community and it changed the direction of his life forever. As Executive Director, his goal is to have the same good thing happen to as many children as it did to him.

DIRECTOR OF IT + MEDIA

Benjamin is known as a pied piper with the children.  He is a founding member of G-thamini and  recently graduated Kenyatta University with a Bachelor of Information and Technology degree. Through his service at Pamoja Mtaani, as a game master, he had the opportunity to train as a Healthy Choices and a Peer Education Facilitator.  Benjamin believes that every child deserves memorable moments of happiness in their lifetime and treasures this opportunity to give back to his community.

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS

Michael is a Nairobi native with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Moi University. Known as the professor to the students, he coordinates the tuition assistance program (TAP) and tutors hundreds of students with their school work in the Thomas Court Library. His favorite part of working with G-thamini is having an opportunity to impart values he considers useful to the students, such as respect, honesty, and integrity.

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH PROGRAMMING

A Mukuru native and self-educated man, Noor’s magic and love of children has earned him a popular place in the heart of the community. Having worked with G-thamini since 2014, he has played a pivotal role in the success of the art program which has won the Mask Award and sent students to school on art scholarships. In addition, his enthusiasm for soccer has led him to create the “Street Soccer Tournament” attracting hundreds of Mukuru youth to showcase their innate talent and share their internal struggles.  His greatest joy is bringing a smile to a child’s face regardless of age or circumstance and knowing it makes a difference. 

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES

Recky is out to set the “library” world on fire for the readers of Mukuru. Having been raised in the community where libraries are unheard of, Recky managed to graduate from Kenyatta University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology which has served her well in handling her position at G-thamini.  A kind and energetic young woman, Recky is in charge of both Thomas Court Library and Thomas Court Mobile Library reaching over 3,000 students. Her dream is to provide a calm and safe environment for students to read and develop their young, fertile minds.     

DIRECTOR OF TEEN TALK PROGRAMMING

Morphat is a man of action who wants data to make his point. He studied statistics and programming at Kenyatta University which serves him well as the coordinator for the Monitoring and Evaluation program at G-thamini Organization. His skill set was rounded out through studies in counselling and community mobilization aiding him greatly as he is also the director of the Teen Talk program which serves approximately 5,500 youth annually. 

Morphat has served the organization twice, once in 2013-2016 and rejoined in 2023 bringing new experiences to the table. With his ever-present positive energy, Morphat only brings solutions to the challenge whether he is dealing with a troubled teen or his own two fun loving children at home.

DIRECTOR OF SISTER CIRCLE

G-thamini is fortunate to have such a well-qualified and experienced leader, in Valentine as the director of the Sister Circle program. As teen mother who joined G-thamini in 2014, she experienced many of challenges that the young women in the Sister Circle experience today.

Having successfully grown through the experience, Valentine’s wisdom and lessons in life convey to the Sister Circle participants the practical and emotional components they need to address. Her story and empathetic personality allow the young women she comes in contact with through the Sister Circle program to relate to her on a human scale. 

Valentine is a happy young mother who is a natural fundraiser and shares generously of her kind disposition.

MOBILE LIBRARY DRIVER

Johnny was instrumental in initiating the Thomas Court Mobile Library. As its professional driver and associate librarian, Johnny enjoys interacting with the students and helping them select the perfect book for their personality. He was recruited due to his qualifications as a certified professional driver and his amiable disposition. This father of three loves being able to use his skills to serve the children of Mukuru.

MOBILE LIBRARIAN + AFTERSCHOOL MENTOR

Nathan Ombalo was raised in Mukuru and is passionate about eradicating illiteracy in his community.  He understands the importance of the G-thamini Youth Group as he himself benefitted from their guidance as a younger man.  Nathan has trained with many organizations including World Vision, Footprints, Techno-serve and now serves at G-thamini as a librarian, facilitator and mentor.  He is proud to be a part of helping the youth grow their academic achievements and self-motivation.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Joseph Ndura Kiarie was raised in Mukuru and joined the G-thamini Art Club in 2016 which changed the course of his life.  His father had passed away several years earlier and finding G-thamini helped him through difficult years by developing his artistic talent and giving him a sense of purpose.  He was able to complete his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and then returned to G-thamini as an assistant librarian.  His goal is to become a professional artist and knows that with hard work and dedication, he will achieve his dreams.

TEEN TALK CO-COORDINATOR

Faith was born and raised in the suburbs of Mukuru. Due to her interest in learning about how people’s thoughts affect their feelings and behavior, she decided to venture into the career field of psychology. She is currently a third-year counseling psychology student at KCA University.  She is passionate about helping the youth of Mukuru and in particular, strives to help them with their personal development. Faith joined G-thamini in July 2023. Working with children has enabled her to explore the world from their perspective. Working with G-thamini and giving back to the community, has been a dream come true for her.

G-THAMINI STAFF

Moses Muli Muthoka was born and raised in Mukuru. He was introduced to G-thamini by the art program while attending Kwa Njenga Primary School. In 2016, he joined the G-thamini Art Club under the guidance of art teacher Simon Muriithi, who played a significant role in honing his artistic skills. 

The art program changed the trajectory of Moses’s life, especially after the passing of his father a few years prior. G-thamini provided him with support during challenging times, helping him develop his artistic talent and giving him a sense of purpose. Moses successfully completed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and returned to G-thamini as an assistant librarian.

Moses aspires to become a professional artist. He is confident that with hard work and dedication, he will achieve his dreams.

CHEF DE CUISINE

Having spent much of his life in Mukuru, the birth of G-Thamini provided Francis with the opportunity to give back to his community.  As a founding member, he was motivated to inspire and guide the youth of Mukuru to set their sites higher and make healthy life choices.  Francis studied computer packages, web design development and graphic design at  Zetech College.  He has also been trained by Hope Worldwide Kenya and studied towards an Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD).  Francis is currently studying culinary arts at the BOMA International Hospitality College and cooks the fabulous feast served at our annual holiday party, serving over 300 children each year.

CHIEF EMPOWERMENT OFFICER

Donna Rohling is the founder and current president of MPower Now. She has spent many years advising and working with various nonprofit boards, such as Grameen Foundation, Red Cross International, and the Anti-defamation League, to build and strengthen under-served communities.  She combines her passion to serve with many years of international business experience to mentor the G-thamini team.

CREATIVE CONSULTANT

Lorna has worked in community-based programming as the administrative assistant to MPower Now since 2012.  She provides mentorship to the G-thamini Team in various areas such as accounting, marketing and systems design.  Through her company Herbalista, she specializes in building affordable models of care based on mobile medicine and community participation.  Lorna is thrilled to have had the chance to work and partner with the G-thamini team for over a decade, inspired by their dedication to the kids of Mukuru.