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OUR AMAZING TEAM

Dr. Isaac Kalua

Founder/Chairperson

The Founder - Green Africa Foundation. An environmentalist & Business person with adept community development. Enthusiastic on management, policy formulation and state of the art technology on sustainable mobility, Agriculture, Environment, Conservation and renewable energy. Awarded the Moran of the Burning Spear(MBS) by the President of Kenya for Environmental Efforts. Also awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) by the President of Kenya for Exemplary work in Sports and Environment Management. A Tree Ambassador - Total Oil Company through the prestigious Eco-challenge Campaign. Under his leadership, Green Africa Foundation has managed to plant over 20 Million trees over the last 10 Years, setting a record. Endeavors to passionately create opportunities for sound green businesses to smoothly venture in Africa.

Mr. John Kioli

Executive Director

The Executive Director Green Africa Foundation and the Chairperson Kenya Climate Change Working Group. He has conducted successful Research on the impacts of Climate Change on key thematic areas that informed the Kenya Climate Change Act, Facilitated several extensive grassroot sensitization and consultation meetings on Climate Change and the Climate Change Bill. Mr. John Kioli was appointed by the President of Kenya as a Member of the National Climate Change Council. He was part of The Glasgow Climate Pact which is an agreement reached in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in 2021. The agreement is the first to specifically plan to minimize unbated coal use. He has a background in Masters of Environmental Studies (Climate Change and Sustainability) from Kenyatta University. By his exceptional Leadership, personal initiative and total dedication to Environmental Conservation and Climate Change issues, throughout his environmental conservation efforts he has achieved much adding value to many lives at grass root levels and to the country�s development agenda through issues that addresses Sustainable Development Goals towards the realization of vision 2030 and Sustainable Energy for All.

Michael Njoroge Waiganjo

Project Officer

Michael is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a strong background in climate change, energy, and environmental planning. With hands-on experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and grant management, Michael brings a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable development. His passion for inclusive and impactful initiatives has seen him play key roles in project development and implementation, proposal development, donor engagement, and grassroots mobilization.

Monika Masinzi

Accountant

Monika is an experienced accountant with over 7 years of experience with a background in Economics and statistics from Kenyatta University. She is currently the accountant and the administrator of Green Africa Foundation Nairobi, Kenya. Monika helps in evaluating financial operations to recommend best-practices and processes, identifying issues and strategize solutions, and this helps the organization run efficiently. Through this platform, Monika has overtime learnt and developed passion and interest for environmental conservation hence she has curated several environmental initiatives including reforestation efforts and campaigns to encourage adoption of green solution.

Shedrack Musyindu

Assistant Project Officer- Green Africa Foundation

Shedrack is an experienced project management professional with over 10 years in the NGO sector, specialised in the design and implementation of programs focused on livelihoods, food security, humanitarian response, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. He has worked extensively on agricultural value chain development, market systems, financial inclusion, gender-transformative programming, and climate change advocacy, known for his hands-on approach and strong community engagement skills. Shedrack has mastered the skill to work effectively with diverse communities, build partnerships, and ensure the successful delivery of impactful programs. He is also well-trained in project management and thematic areas of development, having participated in various professional courses. "I am self-motivated and a team player who aims to achieve the set objectives and add value to the system."

Michael Malonza

ICT / Web Developer

An expert in all things web technologies with an excellent background in Tech/IT Support and software management. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Technology. A professional Web developer, Techie, open-minded and willing to explore beyond his knowledge. Passionate about environmental conservation. Great Management , projects support and implementation skills.

Mercy Wanjiku Kamau

Research and Capacity Building Officer

She is a skilled environmental and climate change professional deeply committed to advancing sustainable development through research, training, and capacity building, particularly in environmental governance, climate-smart practices, and inclusive energy systems. Mercy holds a Master of Science in Climate Change and Agroforestry. She is a NEMA-licensed EIA and EA Expert and a GRI-certified trainer in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting. Additionally, Mercy holds a Certificate in Just Transition for African Policymakers and has completed specialised training in Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS), equipping her to provide strategic guidance on policy development, impact assessments, and sustainability reporting. Her training provides a strong interdisciplinary foundation for tackling the interconnected challenges of climate change, land use, and natural resource management. She has led and facilitated numerous training programs aimed at enhancing institutional and community capacity for environmental compliance, climate adaptation, and low-carbon development. Mercy has worked with government agencies, civil society organisations, and local communities to promote environmentally sound practices, strengthen policy frameworks, and build resilience in the face of climate change. Her work is driven by a passion for environmental justice, participatory development, and evidence-based decision-making.