Our Mission
To establish responsive programs that promote grassroots development underpinned by ethical leadership that upholds social accountability, inspires transformation, and encourages collaboration as the linchpins to sustainable prosperity, opportunities, and security for Africa.
Our Vision
To be a center of excellence that nurtures, empowers, and transforms 1,000,000 positive, proactive, productive, and progressive transformational change agents through grassroots-based development interventions in leadership, human rights, peace, & climate action.
Our Slogan
- Investing in youth for sustainability
- My community, my responsibility.
Welcome to CELEG
Projects Undertaken
Leadership Training
We believe everything rises and falls on leadership. This calls for empowerment to prepare youth to be effective leaders in their communities.
Environment Conservation
We believe, if we cannot take care of the environment, the environment cannot take care of us.
Civic Education
We believe and champion for communities to have access to relevant, timely and accurate information to allow them make informed decisions.
Peace Project
There is no development without peace. We believe in empowering youth to be peace advocates in their communities.
Goals and Objectives
- Goal 1: Empower 10,000 African youth (18–30) with ethical leadership skills by 2030 through workshops, mentorship, and digital courses, preparing them for transformative roles (target: 2,000 annually).
- Goal 2: Establish 50 community leadership hubs in underserved regions across 10 African countries by June 2028, offering training and resources for grassroots development (10 hubs by 2026, 20 by 2027, 20 by 2028).
- Goal 3: Place 1,000 trained youth in governance roles by 2030, increasing youth representation by 30% (200 annually).
- Goal 4: Launch a digital platform by 2027, hosting free leadership resources, reaching 500,000 users by 2029.
CELEGs programs
Our programs are categorized into 4 main thrusts:
- Ethics, Leadership, and Governance
- Technology and Human Rights
- Climate Action
- Youth Peace and Security.
CELEGs programs span several counties in Kenya, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Machakos, Kisumu, Kiambu, and Homabay.
Our interventions include: capacity-building training and socio-economic empowerment. Our organization enjoys both local and international as well as grassroots partnerships, which are crucial for results with greater impact.
Advisory Board
Dorine-Nininahazwe
Advisory MemberSenior Political Advisor, Greenpeace Africa. She has extensive professional experience in communications, advocacy, and project implementation.
Dr. Johnson Ireri
Advisory MemberDean of Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. A distinguished professional with 16+ years experience in senior leadership roles and a staunch believer in people potential.
Jacquiline Wanjiru
Advisory MemberAn accomplished Global HR Executive with over 11 years of experience advisor to C-suite executives, helping shape and implement HR strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Stephen Maina
Advisory MemberA Senior Fundraising and Partnerships Manager at Generation Kenya and the serving VaLi Chair. He has 14 years of experience in the education sector and international development.
Executive Team
Moses Gichuho
Executive DirectorA distinguished servant leader; driven by passion committed to transformation and believes in people empowerment.
Loyce Odo
Director: Chief Operating OfficerA dedicated professional, passionate about youth with 5+ years working on corporate communication strategies.
Christine Muhia
Executive: Finance & Resource MobilizationA dedicated professional, passionate about Resource mobilization. She is a CPA-K certified accountant committed to the integrity of financial management.
Christopher Arunga
Executive: Directorate of Technology and Human RightsA seasoned people culture lead and recruiter with 3 years of experience. She finds fulfillment in connecting individuals to fitting careers.
Nasra Hadija
Executive: Center for Youth Action on Ethics, Leadership & GovernanceA dedicated professional, passionate about Governance issues with 5+ years of experience.
Audeine Faith
Executive: Center for Youth Action on Peace & SecurityA dedicated professional, passionate about the Youth Peace and Security Agenda with 3+ years of experience.
Zeberio Ikobe
Executive: Center for Youth Action on Climate ChangeA dedicated professional passionate about climate justice with 5+ years.
Anthony Okoth
Social Media Liaison and Community Manager (Intern)A gifted student from USIU, passionate about storytelling through social media. Currently pursuing Journalism.
