Our Board

Lucy, or “Shosho Manyanga” as the children call her (meaning "cool granny" in Swahili), has been the driving force behind St. Vincent’s work since the beginning. Lucy founded St. Vincent’s with a group of volunteers and currently serves as Director. With over 40 years of experience teaching primary school in Kenya, Lucy has dedicated her life to ensuring that even the most vulnerable have access to education. In 2000, she played a vital role in establishing our Nursery School  and set up the Rescue Centre 2004. 

Mulaa is a dedicated teacher and community worker holding a diploma in Philosophy from St. Augustine's Seminary. He has been with St. Vincent’s since 2023, with a strong background in critical thinking, ethics, and education. Involved in program development and community impact, he actively contributes his expertise and knowledge to strengthen and empower the organization's activities. His aspiration is to help catalyse change programs that empower people and foster long-term sustainable   development in the community.

Levix is a hardworking and committed board member, career advisor, and educator with several years of experience in youth development and community empowerment. Having been a beneficiary of St. Vincent’s in his younger years and the recipient of a Desmond Tutu full scholarship on Semester at Sea, Levix is passionate about the work of St. Vincent’s. He brings essential experience in mentorship, program development, community engagement, and youth empowerment. His areas of interest include driving increased access to education, life skills mentoring, and comprehensive care for vulnerable children. Through his leadership and personal experience, Levix is instrumental in shaping programs that empower and transform marginalized communities. 

Peninnah is an experienced social worker with several years of dedicated service to social change and community development. She has endeavoured to serve vulnerable communities, particularly women and children, through activities that promote social justice, access to basic services, and community empowerment. As a member of the board, she brings an in-depth understanding of grassroots challenges and practical expertise to formulate and implement effective social programs. She offers valuable experience in case management, community mobilization, psychosocial support, and stakeholder relations. Her empathetic personality, reinforced by professional training, ensures that organizational strategies are always in tandem with the real needs of the communities served. As a board member,  she acts to increase program relevance, accountability, and participatory development.