Water for All
Water for All.
About
Our OrganizationLocal leadership.
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.
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.
What guides us
A clear mission. A bold vision.
Our direction is grounded in a simple vision for the future and a mission that defines how Maji na Ufanisi contributes to Kenya’s WASH sector.
Leadership in Kenya’s WASH sector
“To be a leader in the water and sanitation sector (WASH), influencing resilience, governance, knowledge management, and promoting best practices in environmental sanitation in Kenya.”
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
Executive Director and Secretary to the Board
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.
Board of Directors
Governance leadership
Maji na Ufanisi’s Board provides oversight, stewardship, and strategic guidance. Names and current roles are listed below; biographies will be added as they become available.
Eng. Peter Maina
Chairperson
Mr. Steve Kariuki
Executive Director and Secretary to the Board
Mrs. Theresa Wairimu
Treasurer
Ms. Mary Matu
Member
Eng. Lawrence Mwangi
Member
Mr. Nabutola Wafula
Member
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.
Executive Director and Secretary to the Board
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 Executive Director and Secretary to the Board, 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
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
10+
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.
Integrity
We act honestly, responsibly, and consistently in service of communities and partners.
Accountability
We value transparent reporting, responsible stewardship, and measurable results.
Community ownership
Communities help shape, implement, and sustain the solutions that affect their lives.
Inclusion
Women, children, people with disabilities, and vulnerable groups must be heard and served.
Innovation
We combine evidence, local knowledge, and practical creativity to solve complex challenges.
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.
Named partner and community voices
Recognition grounded in identifiable people and documented work.
These three attributable statements replace the anonymous testimonials previously used on this page.
County partnership
“We have agreed to forge a strong vibrant partnership between the County Government, Mvita Constituency and Maji na Ufanisi… to create jobs for the youth using the Kongowea WASH model.”
Ali Hassan Joho
Then Governor, Mombasa County
UNICEF WASH
“I am glad to be associated with Maji na Ufanisi, the County Government of Mombasa and KOMAWASA youth, particularly through the achievement of winning this Award.”
Shiva Narain Singh
Then Chief of WASH, UNICEF
Community advocacy
“It’s quite very informative. Let’s support our girls for quality education and life.”
Judith Kituta
Reader and menstrual-health advocate
Partner with Maji na Ufanisi
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.