About Memsap Foundation

Transforming Lives. Empowering Communities. Building Sustainable Futures.

Our Story

How we started and where we're going

We transform lives through hope and action by working with families and communities to provide holistic support that ensures every child’s education, health, nutrition, and family stability are protected.

Our approach is grounded in thorough needs assessment and personalized support, recognizing that every child’s situation is unique. From orphans requiring guardianship and family-based care, to children with disabilities needing specialized and inclusive support, to families facing extreme poverty, we respond with interventions tailored to each child’s circumstances.

Founded: September 2025

Vision, Mission & Values

Our guiding principles in child rehabilitation

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Our Vision

A society where every child is safe, healthy, nurtured, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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Our Mission

To protect and nurture vulnerable children by promoting their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being, while empowering families and communities through education, healthcare, shelter, nutrition, socio-economic initiatives, and community development that foster self-reliance and holistic development

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Our Values

  • C – Child First
  • W – Well-Being
  • P – Protection & Safeguarding
  • C – Compassion
  • I – Integrity & Accountability
  • E – Equity & Inclusion
  • C – Community Empowerment

Our Approach

Comprehensive assessment and personalized support

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Thorough Registration

We apply a child-first, holistic, and community-based approach that protects, nurtures, and empowers children while strengthening families and communities. Every child undergoes a comprehensive registration and assessment process that captures their unique circumstances, vulnerabilities, family situation, and specific needs across education, health, nutrition, and shelter, ensuring appropriate, equitable, and accountable support allocation.

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Targeted Interventions

MEMSAP FOUNDATION delivers targeted, needs-based interventions guided by comprehensive assessments and community participation. Each intervention responds to the unique circumstances of vulnerable children and families, ensuring dignity, equity, and lasting impact. 1. Child Protection & Safeguarding Identification and response to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence Emergency protection, referrals, and case management Community-based safeguarding awareness and reporting mechanisms 2. Education Support School enrolment, retention, and reintegration Support for school fees, uniforms, learning materials, and special education needs Talent development and life-skills support 3. Health, Nutrition & Disability Support Access to healthcare services and medical referrals Nutrition support and food security interventions Disability-inclusive care and assistive support 4. Shelter & Basic Needs Safe shelter for at-risk children Provision of food, clothing, and essential non-food items Support for family-based care and reunification 5. Psychosocial & Emotional Support Counselling, mentorship, and trauma-informed care Child-friendly spaces and resilience-building activities Family counselling and caregiver support 6. Family & Community Empowerment Parenting and caregiver capacity building Socio-economic strengthening and referral support Community-led child protection and development initiatives 7. Monitoring, Review & Exit Planning Regular follow-up and progress reviews Adaptation of support plans based on changing needs Safe transition, reintegration, or graduation from support

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Continuous Monitoring

We systematically track school attendance, health outcomes, family stability, and overall child well-being to ensure our interventions create lasting positive change. Regular follow-ups and progress assessments inform adaptive support strategies tailored to each child’s evolving needs.

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Coomunity Strengthening

We strengthen families and communities through capacity building, child protection awareness, partnerships, and local ownership to create sustainable environments where children can thrive.

Our Services to theCommunity

Providing life-changing services to protect, support, and empower children

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Orphans

Children who have lost one or both parents, requiring guardianship support, psychosocial care, and comprehensive family assistance.

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Children with Disabilities

Children requiring specialized support, assistive devices, inclusive education, and disability-specific healthcare interventions.

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Extreme Poverty

Children from households with no stable livelihood, unable to meet basic needs for education, food, health, and shelter.

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Chronic Illness

Children with ongoing medical conditions requiring continuous treatment, medication, and specialized healthcare access.

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Single Parent Families

Children from households headed by single parents facing economic challenges and needing family support programs.

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School Attendance Issues

Children with irregular or no school attendance due to financial, health, or family-related barriers to education.

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals committed to child welfare

Dr. James Omondi

Dr. James Omondi

Program Manager - Healthcare

Medical doctor specializing in pediatric care with a passion for community health. Coordinates our healthcare interventions and partnerships with medical facilities.

Grace Mutua

Grace Mutua

Education Coordinator

Former primary school teacher with 10 years experience. Manages school enrollment, attendance monitoring, and educational support programs for vulnerable children.

Mary Akinyi

Mary Akinyi

Social Worker

Licensed social worker specializing in child psychology and trauma. Provides psychosocial support to children and families, particularly orphans and abuse survivors.

Otumbo Vincent

Otumbo Vincent

Chairman

Otumbo Vincent is a purpose-driven leader, strategic consultant, and digital creator focused on building Africa’s future through leadership development, skills empowerment, and impact-oriented consulting.

Board of Directors

Leadership and governance oversight

Otumbo Vincent

Otumbo Vincent

Chairman

Otumbo Vincent is a purpose-driven leader, strategic consultant, and digital creator focused on advancing Africa’s development through leadership growth, skills empowerment, and impact-oriented consulting. He brings strategic insight into organizational leadership, innovation, and capacity building, supporting the Foundation’s mission of community empowerment and sustainable development.

Betty Mutuku

Betty Mutuku

Treasurer

Betty Mutuku serves as the Board Treasurer of Memsap Foundation, providing oversight in financial management, budgeting, and accountability. She is responsible for supporting transparent financial processes and ensuring proper allocation and utilization of resources in line with the Foundation’s goals. Her role strengthens financial integrity and contributes to effective governance and sustainable program implementation.

Esther Nzaro

Esther Nzaro

Board Secretary

Esther Nzaro is a governance and administration professional with experience in organizational coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication. She brings strong organizational and communication skills that support effective board operations, accurate record-keeping, and efficient decision-making processes. Through her role at Memsap Foundation, she contributes to strengthening accountability, transparency, and structured governance systems within the organization.

Kelvin Lisanza

Kelvin Lisanza

Board Member

A Kenyan legal professional and advocate with expertise in law, governance, public participation, and community-based research. He provides strategic guidance to the Foundation in governance, legal oversight, and program development, ensuring transparency, accountability, and a strong community-centered and impact-driven approach.

Celestine Waweru

Celestine Waweru

Board Member

Celestine Waweru is the Founder and Board Member of Memsap Foundation, committed to advancing child welfare, community empowerment, and inclusive development. She provides strategic leadership in guiding the Foundation’s programs, partnerships, and community engagement initiatives. She is also actively involved in reforestation activities, supporting environmental conservation and sustainability efforts within communities.

Where We Work

Communities we serve across the region

Our Community Children Program operates across multiple counties, wards, and villages.

Counties (5)

Kilifi, Wajir, Mombasa, Kwale, Turkana

Wards (1)

Bamba

Villages (1)

Kavunzoni

Our Impact

Measurable change in children's lives

347
Children Registered
289
Families Supported
45
Villages Reached
94%
Children in School

Our Partners

Collaboration for greater impact

We work closely with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive support.

Government Agencies

Partnerships with County Departments of Health, Education, and Children's Services. Collaboration with Area Chiefs and Village Administrators for community-level coordination.

Healthcare Partners

Strategic partnerships with local health facilities including Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, various health centers, and private clinics. NHIF/SHA enrollment support and coordination with medical providers for specialized care.

Educational Institutions

Collaboration with primary and secondary schools to monitor attendance, provide school supplies, and ensure enrolled children receive necessary support. Partnership with Teachers Service Commission for educational quality assurance.

Community Organizations

Working with local CBOs, religious institutions, and women's groups to identify vulnerable children and provide community-based support networks.

International NGOs

Technical support partnerships with organizations specializing in child protection, education, and healthcare to enhance program effectiveness.

Transparency & Accountability

Our commitment to responsible stewardship

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Annual Report 2024

In 2024, Memsap Foundation registered 347 vulnerable children across 45 villages. We provided comprehensive support including school fees for 298 children, medical coverage for 156 children, and nutrition programs benefiting 203 children. Our family strengthening initiatives reached 289 households with livelihood support.

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Financial Reports

Detailed accounting of donations and fund allocation across programs.

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Is Your Child in Need of Support?

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