Our Team
Our dedicated board, leadership, and frontline staff working tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and reintegrate street-connected youth.
Ben Muya
With a profound commitment to child welfare, Ben co-founded Nyumba Ya Tumaini in 2002.
He provides executive leadership and strategic direction, working to ensure that vulnerable youth find a safe haven and a structured path to a brighter future.
Founder & Trustee
G. Mutua
As our frontline responders, he conduct active street outreach.
He build trust with vulnerable youth in urban centers, executing emergency interventions and facilitating safe transitions into our sanctuary.
Rescue Officer
Centre ManagerRobert Oyoo
Robert oversees the day-to-day administration of the transitional temporary Safe Haven.
He coordinates the operational staff and ensures a secure, structured, and nurturing environment for the boys under our care.
Social WorkerLilian Nyokabi
Lilian is at the forefront of our reintegration pillar.
She conducts comprehensive home tracing, family background assessments, and structured mediation to safely reconnect rehabilitated children with their nuclear families.
Miriam Komu
Trustee
Miriam has been instrumental in shaping the heart of the organization. Her compassionate approach ensures that every rescued child receives the holistic care, empathy, and emotional support necessary for true, lasting rehabilitation.
Victor Kimani
Board of Trustees
Victor brings vital governance and strategic oversight to the organization. He champions institutional integrity and accountability, helping to guide Nyumba Ya Tumaini's long-term sustainability and partnership growth.
Mwangi Maina
Psychological Support
Dedicated to mental health recovery, Mwangi provides professional trauma counseling and psychosocial support. He helps the boys process their past experiences on the streets and build vital emotional resilience.
G. Ndungu
Rescue Officers
As our frontline responders, they conduct active street outreach. They build trust with vulnerable youth in urban centers, executing emergency interventions and facilitating safe transitions into our sanctuary.
Florence Gikiro
House Manager
Florence is the heart of the daily household at the Safe Haven. She ensures the boys receive nutritious meals, clean clothing, and the unconditional warmth of a family-like environment.
M. Ngugi
Accounts Clerk
Managing our financial records with strict accountability, M. Ngugi ensures transparent stewardship of donor funds, enabling our rescue and education programs to run efficiently and sustainably.