Our Board & Team
The people who lead, govern, and deliver the FAWS mission — championing the health rights of people living with HIV in Nakuru County.
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Margaret Mwangi
Director & Founder Member · Secretary to the Board
Margaret co-founded FAWS in 2007 with a simple but powerful conviction: that the health of every woman living with HIV matters. A visionary leader and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, she shapes the organisation’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.
As Director and Founder Member, Margaret provides strategic oversight, nurtures partnerships, and serves as Secretary to the Board — driving initiatives in education, mentorship, and economic empowerment that position FAWS as a beacon of hope and transformation.
OUR PEOPLE
Board of Directors & Secretariat
A dedicated board provides governance and strategic oversight, while our secretariat delivers programmes on the ground.
Miriam Anyango Joseph
Board Chairperson
An accomplished leader in community development and governance, Miriam provides strategic oversight and champions initiatives that empower communities and promote social progress.
Samuel Mwaniki
Vice Chairman
Samuel supports board operations with strategic insight and servant leadership, strengthening governance structures and advancing the organisation’s mission.
Winfred Wangechi Wathuta
Treasurer
A detail-oriented finance professional, Winfred safeguards the organisation’s resources through prudent financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability.
Bernard Kipruto
Co-opted Board Member · MEAL
A Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning specialist with 7+ years’ experience, Bernard ensures FAWS programmes are evidence-based and deliver lasting community impact.
Susan Nyawira
Finance Officer
Susan provides accurate financial insights and ensures proper resource allocation, strengthening FAWS’ financial systems with integrity and diligence.
Dennis Hezron Otieno
Programme Officer
A community health advocate with 4+ years’ experience, Dennis coordinates interventions in HIV prevention, treatment adherence, maternal and child health, and community engagement.
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