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Our Organization

Local leadership.
Trusted systems.
Lasting impact.

Maji na Ufanisi brings together experienced leadership, technical expertise, committed staff, trusted partners, community-based organizations, and more than 10 dedicated volunteers to advance sustainable water, sanitation, climate resilience, and inclusive development across Kenya.

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100+Community-based organisations engaged
10+Dedicated volunteers supporting programmes
Multi-countyCommunity-rooted reach across Kenya
AuditedFinancial reporting available
Evidence-ledImpact assessments and learning
Maji na Ufanisi community workCommunity water access
Who we are

An organisation built to turn local knowledge into durable solutions.

Maji na Ufanisi works at the meeting point of community priorities, technical expertise, institutional accountability, and long-term partnership.

Our organisation is structured to listen carefully, design responsibly, implement transparently, and learn continuously. Communities are engaged as partners whose knowledge, participation, and ownership shape every stage of the work.

Our strength lies not only in what we build, but in the trusted relationships, capable people, and accountable systems that sustain the work long after a project is completed.
Governance and accountability

A clear structure for oversight, delivery, and stewardship.

Our structure connects governance, executive leadership, programmes, finance, administration, communications, field teams, consultants, interns, and volunteers.

Annual General Meeting
Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
Finance and Administration
Head of Programmes
Finance
Administration
Events
Communications
Monitoring & Evaluation
Programme Officers

This structure is supported by project officers, drivers, consultants, interns, community focal persons, and more than 10 volunteers who extend the organisation’s reach and strengthen local participation.

Meet the leadership team

Experienced leaders guiding strategy, programmes, and accountability.

The leadership team combines technical knowledge, institutional experience, donor accountability, and a deep commitment to community-led development.

Steve Kariuki
Executive Director / CEO

Steve Kariuki

Steve Kariuki provides strategic and executive leadership to Maji na Ufanisi, guiding the organisation’s vision, partnerships, programme quality, and institutional growth. His leadership is grounded in the belief that sustainable water and sanitation solutions must combine technical excellence with community ownership, transparent governance, and long-term resilience.

He brings extensive experience in WASH, environmental management, policy engagement, partnership development, and organisational leadership. Steve works with communities, government institutions, donors, development agencies, and civil society organisations to align local priorities with practical, fundable solutions.

As Chief Executive Officer, he safeguards the mission, strengthens donor confidence, mentors teams, and ensures programmes are implemented with professionalism, accountability, and measurable impact.

Strategic leadership
WASH and development expertise
Donor and partner engagement
Governance and institutional growth
Jackline Wangeci
Programme Officer

Jackline Wangeci

Jackline Wangeci supports programme planning, implementation, community engagement, monitoring, reporting, and partnership coordination. Her work helps ensure projects move from good intentions to practical results that communities can see, use, and sustain.

She brings experience in social development, programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, youth and women’s empowerment, and community-based initiatives. Jackline works closely with local leaders, schools, community organisations, project partners, and beneficiaries to keep programmes relevant, inclusive, and responsive.

Her contribution strengthens the link between field realities and organisational decision-making, ensuring that lessons from communities inform implementation, donor reporting, and future programme design.

Programme implementation
Community engagement
Monitoring and reporting
Stakeholder coordination
Enny Wawazi
Acting Finance and Administration Manager

Enny Wawazi

Enny Wawazi leads key finance and administration functions that help Maji na Ufanisi protect donor resources, maintain organisational discipline, and meet its accountability obligations.

Her work spans budgeting, financial controls, expenditure tracking, procurement support, audit preparation, grant compliance, record keeping, and administrative coordination. These systems help ensure every contribution is managed responsibly and programme teams receive the operational support required to deliver effectively.

Enny’s role strengthens trust by connecting day-to-day financial management with long-term institutional sustainability, transparent reporting, and sound stewardship.

Financial controls
Budgeting and compliance
Audit readiness
Administration and stewardship
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Dedicated volunteers

Our volunteers extend the organisation’s reach, deepen community participation, and bring valuable time, skills, energy, and local knowledge to Maji na Ufanisi programmes.

They are trusted community connectors who help turn awareness into action and projects into shared responsibility.

Community volunteers

Powered by people who choose to serve.

More than 10 active volunteers support community programmes, outreach, hygiene education, school activities, environmental initiatives, data collection, and project follow-up.

Community mobilisation
Hygiene education
School WASH support
Environmental activities
Community assessments
Events and outreach
Project monitoring
Youth engagement
Our values

The principles that guide every relationship and decision.

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Integrity

We act honestly, responsibly, and consistently in service of communities and partners.

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Accountability

We value transparent reporting, responsible stewardship, and measurable results.

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Community ownership

Communities help shape, implement, and sustain the solutions that affect their lives.

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Inclusion

Women, children, people with disabilities, and vulnerable groups must be heard and served.

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Innovation

We combine evidence, local knowledge, and practical creativity to solve complex challenges.

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Sustainability

We design for long-term use, resilience, local capacity, and responsible maintenance.

Why donors trust us

Credibility that can be reviewed, not merely claimed.

Audited financial reportsIndependent reporting supports donor confidence and due diligence.
Impact assessment reportsEvidence and learning help show what changed and why.
Community-led implementationLocal participation improves relevance, ownership, and sustainability.
Monitoring and evaluationProgrammes are tracked, reviewed, and strengthened over time.
Research and advocacyField learning informs better policy, practice, and investment.
Transparent governanceClear oversight and management roles support accountability.
Local partnershipsCommunity and institutional relationships expand reach and trust.
10+ volunteersDedicated volunteers strengthen mobilisation, outreach, and local follow-up.
Community and partner voices

What meaningful partnership feels like on the ground.

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“Maji na Ufanisi has transformed our community by providing access to clean water and sanitation. We can now live healthier and more dignified lives.”
JosephineCommunity leader and beneficiary
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“As a partner of Maji na Ufanisi, I have witnessed firsthand their impact on the ground. Their team is dedicated to finding sustainable solutions.”
JohnProject partner
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“Before, we walked long distances to collect water from a polluted river. Now, we have safe water and training on good hygiene.”
JaneCommunity beneficiary
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“We thought we were forgotten. But now we drink clean water. My children are safe. I am grateful.”
MariamMother of four, Mombasa
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“The hygiene education programmes have made a big difference. People now understand the importance of clean surroundings and handwashing.”
MohamedCommunity leader
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“What gives us confidence is the organisation’s combination of local relationships, technical knowledge, transparency, and long-term commitment.”
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Let us create lasting change together.

Whether you are a donor, foundation, corporate partner, government agency, school, development organisation, or volunteer, your partnership can help communities gain safe water, dignified sanitation, stronger resilience, and healthier futures.

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