OUR TEAM

MWA leadership comprises the Governance Board, Staff, and Membership Leadership, each playing crucial roles in advancing our mission and ensuring MWA is committed to its vision of a just and inclusive society for all LGBTI individuals.

LEADER OF OUR COMMUNITY

Muthoni Ngige

Director, MWA

Muthoni Ngige is a Kenyan lesbian activist organizer and Feminist educator, based in Nairobi.Her life work is grounded in a community-building ethic, she is a catalyst for change, inspiring those around her to be resilient in the face of adversity. Her leadership is marked by a relentless pursuit of justice, equality, and the empowerment of queer communities in Kenya.

Caroline Omolo

Programs. MWA

Caroline Omolo is a passionate womanist, activist, dedicated to advancing gender equality and social justice. Based primarily in Nairobi, actively engaging with MWA chapters focal persons to strategize and implement impactful programs and activities.

Peace Loise

Communications, MWA

Peace Loise is a Kenyan activist and Communications Expert with over 7 years of experience in Communication, Media, PR, and Social Media Management. Passionate about advocacy through feminist principles, she leverages her expertise to create engaging content that sparks conversations around gender, sexuality, religion, politics, and relationships.

MWA BOARD

MWAs Board positions are held by lesbian, queer and non-binary individual who play a pivotal role in steering MWA toward our goal of freedom, autonomy and dignity for LGBTI folk, they ensure responsible governance, and support community centric initiatives aimed at empowering and advocating for queer communities in Kenya as well as initiatives nurturing grassroots organizing and leadership among queer women.

The MWA Board has executive functions as Board Chairperson, Program Impact Evaluation, financial oversight, Organizational Culture and HR Specialist and Partnership Development Strategist

Lucy olouch MWA

MWA board Chairperson

Oversees MWA culture and HR and contributes to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment within MWA through shaping policies related to human resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Dr. Naomi Van stapel

Program Impact

valuates the effectiveness of the MWAs initiatives in empowering queer communities. This includes reviewing program outcomes, assessing impact metrics, and making recommendations for improvements.

Karambu M

Partnerships Impact

Works to establish and strengthen MWA relationships with allied organisations necessary for collaboration, resource sharing as well as with donor partners to who support our work around promoting policies that support sexual and gender rights, and challenging coercive practices, violence, and discrimination against the LGBTI community.

Hafsa Mohammed

Finance Advisor

Oversees MWA financial matters, ensuring transparency, and safeguarding MWA financial integrity by reviewing financial reports, approving budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

SUPPORT MWA KENYA

Empower the Future: Support MWA’s Mission with Your Donation

Join us in making a difference – your support is crucial in advancing the programs and initiatives of Minority Womyn in Action (MWA). By donating today, you empower the future of LBQ women and gender non-conforming individuals, contributing to a world where freedom, autonomy, and dignity are accessible to all. Your generosity fuels advocacy, fosters unity, and challenges discrimination, bringing us one step closer to a more inclusive and equitable society. Together, let’s create lasting change – donate to MWA’s mission and be a force for empowerment and equality