Why We Exist
Tuendelee exists to restore beneficiaries’ aspirations and dreams, by providing resources, support, and opportunities where they can have the greatest impact. We achieve this by offering scholarships, mentorship, internships and job placement opportunities to bright but needy university students. We then support them to be change makers in the community.
Our immediate focus is business, commerce, accounting, and finance students.
Tuendelee, in partnership with its beneficiaries, offers Business Support Services in Bookkeeping and Financial Management to SMEs, thereby creating employment while supporting SMEs to track their business performance and be investor-ready.
Tuendelee is a Swahili word for “Let’s Progress”. The objective of Tuendelee Foundation is to build partnerships in education that will help thousands of citizens in the developing world to do just that – progress!
Registered in December 2017, Tuendelee Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that supports less privileged but deserving students to access quality Tertiary Education.
Provide opportunities for internships and employment
Provide recruiters with quality workforce
Support our beneficiaries to be change makers
Our Motto:
Quality Education builds a Quality Society
Our Values
Tuendelee is a FAMILY; family always remains; and always looks out for one another.
Tuendelee is about GIVING; freely, willingly, yet completely.
Tuendelee embraces TOGETHERNESS AND TEAMWORK; we do it well when we do it together.
Tuendelee is bent on ACHIEVING; and achieving with EXCELLENCE.
Our Motto:
Quality Education builds a Quality Society
Our Team
Steve Lugalia
Steve Lugalia, FCPA (K), is a distinguished consultant specializing in Governance, Finance, Business 
Strategy, and Audit Advisory. As the Founder and CEO of FGB Solutions Limited, Steve leads a firm dedicated to providing innovative governance strategies and business solutions. He has a comprehensive skill set in corporate governance, strategic planning, financial management, and business process optimization. His notable leadership roles include past chairman positions at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and the KCA University Board of Trustees. He has served in other boards including CPF. In addition to his practical experience, Steve is a certified board evaluator by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a certified governance auditor by the Institute of Certified Secretaries. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and a member of both the Institute of Directors and the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICS-K). Beyond his professional commitments, Steve is dedicated to mentorship and training, particularly in Corporate Governance. He serves as a mentor with Timeless Women in Leadership Enterprise (TWILE), supporting the development of women leaders and entrepreneurs, and in Tuendelee Foundation. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a sought-after trainer in corporate governance, where he imparts critical skills and insights to emerging professionals. Through his leadership and advisory roles, Steve has made significant contributions to enhancing governance practices and driving organizational success across various sectors.
Lance Contento
Currently a principal at Three Hills Capital Partners in London. Lance is specialized in deal organization and structuring for capital investments. He has over 10 years experience in private equity and debt financing as well as investments management and specialty lending.
Among the key successful projects he has worked with are Unit Ranch Mezzanine and Equity Management while he was at Goldman Sachs in the US. He holds a double MBA and Master of Advance Finance Degree from IE Business school in Spain as well as Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago. Lance is a CFA charter-holder and Board Member at Pelostop in Barcelona.
Emily Muthoni Kilongi
A registered Civil Engineer by training and practice. Emily has over 13 years work experience in the field of Engineering. She is currently the Technical Manager at the Athi Water Services Board. She has been involved in Resource Mobilization and Project Management. Among the projects she has worked with are Water and Sanitation Projects funded by the World Bank, African Development Bank, French Development Agency, German Development Bank and the European Union.
She is familiar with rules and procedures of project implementation and funding mechanisms. Emily has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Health Engineering. She is registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya and is a member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK). She is also certified in Corporate Governance and a member of the Institute of Directors.
Matt Arena
management and operational excellence experience, as well as over 30 years of leadership and management roles. These roles have been in globally renown corporate entities like Hewlett Packard (HP) Palo Alto in California, Genentech in San Francisco and PayPal in San Jose, California. At this point of his career, Matt has chosen to focus on what he loves – people, their development towards success and well-being. He believes that people should get what they want; they deserve it. They just need someone with experience to guide and support them to meet their personal and professional goals. His personal successes and failures allow him to transfer his experience to others to help accelerate growth and avoid key mistakes.Salome Onyonka
Salome Onyonka is a seasoned Human Resource (HR) and Corporate Governance professional with 
over 20 years of experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors in Kenya and the broader East African region. She is the Founder and CEO of Luchris Consulting, a Nairobi-based firm specializing in HR and Organizational Development, Corporate Governance, Executive Coaching, Corporate Training, and Leadership Development. Her career includes senior roles at ChildFund International Kenya, KASNEB, Kenya Airways, and Strathmore University. Salome is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRPK), a Certified Secretary (CS), and an Accredited Executive Coach. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Kenyatta University.
Salome is also actively involved in governance roles, serving as a Board Member at World Vision Kenya, a Council Member at the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), and a Finance and Administration Committee member at St. Johns Ambulance. Her passion extends to public speaking, where she engages audiences on topics such as leadership, organizational culture, and employee engagement. As a dedicated fitness enthusiast and a participant in numerous marathons, Salome embodies a holistic approach to personal and professional development. Her commitment to community service is evident through her involvement in various church groups, self-help groups, and community initiatives.
John Daniell - MBA, ICAEW
John Daniell is a commercial strategy leader, MBA & ACA qualified, passionate about creating growth strategies for companies who radiates a growth mindset amongst colleagues. He is an expert panel speaker on 5G tech & 
edge computing, with extensive strategy and commercial experience across TMT.
His solid professional career is built upon a foundation in finance, providing professional services for PwC. John has over 18 years work experience cutting across the consulting, media, sports and entertainment, crowdfunding and tech industry.
Katie Jarek
Katie is a global supply chain professional and PMP with over 14 years of 
experience in process improvement, strategy, and team development across industries. MBA from IE Business School, in Madrid with work experience in Puerto Rico, Fiji, and Costa Rica.
She is pursuing a leadership role in Denver that utilizes her supply chain, project management, and team leadership experiences. She thrives in an environment of collaboration and giving back.
George Okioma
Astute leader with over 18 year’s progressive experience, proven leadership experience in the financial sector in the pensions industry with focus on management and administration of pension schemes, pensions laws and policies , remuneration and benefits. Select qualifications include Financial Analysis as a Wealth Manager, Policy Review, Formulation and Development, Strategic Planning, Job evaluation, Remuneration setting and Analysis, Pension and insurance advisory, (with regulators and instruments of establishment). Management and Implementation of Projects Administrative and Managerial skills;
George has held various leadership positions at his previous and current employers including CPF Financial Services as the Current Director of Operations and Marketing, Salaries and Remuneration Commission as Deputy Director for six years , Eagle Africa Insurance Brokers as the Assistant Divisional Head, as a consultant with World Bank for CIP Project in Somalia on establishing pension policy for Government of Somalia.
George holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Nairobi and an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He is a member of the Institute of Actuaries (UK) ,Registered Member of Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts(ICIFA), member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) and a certificate holder from the Southampton University on Data Science.
Florence Nduba
Florence Nduba is a banker, with more than 20 years finance and 
management experience. She has developed her expertise in the financial services industry primarily by serving in several key leadership positions at KCB Bank Kenya. Currently, she is the Head Investor Services at KCB Bank Kenya Limited. Beyond her rich experience in leadership, Florence is a member of the Women on Boards Network.
Florence is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment and holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) degree from the University of Nairobi, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree, from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan.
Gaha Namodi
Passionate about social impact, especially through education to improve livelihoods and communities, 
Gaha enjoys taking on projects that support this passion. This led to the founding of Tuendelee Foundation and Tuendelee Consulting, where she provides the vision and leadership as Team Leader and CEO.
Gaha is an MBA Graduate of IE Business School, Madrid, and a qualified Accountant. She is a member of the Institute of Directors (IOD), the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK (FCCA). She is certified in Corporate Governance. Her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, fans her creativity to devise innovative solutions to societal challenges, while her second bachelor’s degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University provides the impetus to ensure these solutions are commercially and financially sound.
She has over nineteen years combined work experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Liberty Life Assurance, Wilken Group, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. She has worked with and supervised multi-locational and multi-cultural teams in both Africa and Latin America. She enjoys contributing to building and implementing sound and successful business strategies. She has served both in management and board positions.
Lucy W. Mwangi – Beneficiary Programs Lead
Lucy is a Research Scientist with a focus on Infectious Diseases and Global Health with the aim to preserve and promote the well being of individuals and communities regionally and globally. Her current area of research is 
viral-immunology and molecular biology. Lucy holds a BSc. Medical Laboratory Science (Kenyatta University, Kenya) and MSc. Tropical and Infectious Diseases (University of Nairobi, Kenya).
Keen not only to build scientific knowledge but to also translate it for feasible application in best health practice, she participates in community engagement; trains on infection prevention and control, and is an Op.Ed contributor.
Passionate too about learning and mentorship and knowing that a good education is infinite, Lucy is proud to be affiliated with the Tuendelee Foundation as the Scholarship Programmes Lead – leading the Scholarship, Mentorship and Alumni Programmes.
“I appreciate and believe in Tuendelee’s value base of Family, Giving willingly, Achieving, and Teamwork.”
Lucy describes herself as conscientious, cheerful, strong-minded and resilient.
She is an avid reader, a voice over contributor; enjoys writing, hiking and learning about different cultures.
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Linet Mwirigi – Mentorship Lead
experience in program coordination, communication and stakeholder engagement. Linet has an MBA in Project Management and specializes in program development, and implementation, with a passion for projects that have a direct and positive impact in communities.Modestus Oseebe – Executive Assistant
A Management Scientist by training and practice, with additional professional expertise in Accounting and Secretarial Studies, Modestus has over 30 years 
teaching experience in the Tertiary Education sector. She has lectured at Egerton University, Laikipia University, Mwangaza Centre and Hyrax Educational Institute.
Currently pursuing her PhD in Business Management, Modestus has a Masters Degree in Management Information Systems and Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management Science.
She serves as the Board Chair of Mwariki Secondary School, the Honorary Secretary of the St. Monica CP Section 58 SACCO, and is a former Vice Chair of the Board of the Love and Hope Center, Nakuru.
Dorcas Nyamwaya – Grants Officer
Dorcas is a Graduate of Law with a keen interest in Legal Affairs of the Not-for-Profit Sector. She is also 
a Fully Qualified Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK). Her work experience combines Finance and Legal Administration from Asset Management, Financial Management, the Legal Practice and in Policy Development.
She spearheads research, capacity-building, and engagements aimed at facilitating evidence-based and informed policymaking, and program implementation. Her passion lies in promoting better access, utilization, and implementation of digital technologies for social and economic development; identifying and connecting resources, both financial and capital to opportunities for community development.
Brian Osida - Research Analyst
A keen Finance and Technology enthusiast, Brian 
undertakes research in support of Tuendelee Programs. He is pursuing ACCA professional qualification at Strathmore University. He also scouts for opportunities to enhance the technology adaptions for the Foundation. In his free time, Brian gives back through Community Impact projects.