- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Compassion with Dignity
- Environmental Responsibility
- Transparency and Accountability
- Collaboration for Impact
- Inclusion
Adolescents, young people, and youth (ages 18–35)
Persons with disabilities
Women and vulnerable households
Persons in substance use recovery
OUR BOARD
David Slaid Owuor - Founder & Executive Director, Secretary to the Board
David is a social enterprise practitioner and community mobiliser who founded Tumaini Action CBO. He works at the intersection of mental wellbeing, substance use recovery, youth empowerment, SRHR, and civic engagement with a focus on the Triple Threat of new HIV infections, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based violence. He champions locally driven solutions that turn community challenges into opportunities for dignity and resilience..
Roseline Onyango - Board Member
Roseline is a Certified Professional Mediator and Counseling Psychologist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals and communities navigate conflict toward healing. She combines therapeutic insight with practical mediation skills, and also trains other professionals in communication and conflict management. Her calm, empathetic leadership supports Tumaini's commitment to psychological well-being in the community.
Kevin Reinhardt - Board Chair
Kevin is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Managing Partner at L.A. Onyango & Co. Advocates, specializing in commercial, civil, and family law. He holds an LLB from the University of Nairobi and an LLM from Liverpool John Moores University. A dedicated community mentor, he brings legal expertise and a passion for justice to Tumaini's work on mental health advocacy and combating GBV in Kendu Bay.
Saline Omondi - Vice Chair
Saline is a finance and banking professional with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Regional Operations Manager at State Bank of Mauritius Kenya. She holds a B.Com in Finance from Kenyatta University and an MSc in Finance from the University of Nairobi. Driven by a passion for financial inclusion, she brings strong governance and operational expertise to the CBO's mission of uplifting underserved communities..
Christine Okwiri - Board member
Christine is a financier with over 15 years of experience in the NGO and social sector, working as a Finance and Administration Manager. She is passionate about effective financial management and sound principles in the stewardship of public finances, bringing strong financial governance to the Board.
Charity Ochien'g - Board Member
Charity is a Registered Counseling Psychologist with First Class Honours from the University of Nairobi and a Master's in Project Management. She brings over 10 years of experience with international organizations, including IOM, and is Founder and Director of Lumina Haven Mental Wellness Hub. She provides strategic guidance on mental health programming, psychosocial support, and trauma-informed care within the organization.
Evelyn Ojwang - Board Member
Evelyn is an advocacy and program management professional with over 15 years of experience advancing education, gender equity, child protection, and health programs across Africa. She holds an MSc in Project Management, a Bachelor's in Community Development, and certifications in Psychological Counseling, Mediation, and HIV/AIDS Management. She provides leadership in strategic partnerships, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
Stephen Wangaji - Board Member
Stephen is a governance and institutional development professional with over 15 years of senior management experience across public institutions, corporate organizations, and civil society. He previously served as Chief Manager for Public Relations and Communication at Kenya's Office of the Controller of Budget, building systems that safeguard fiscal accountability. Today, as Board Secretary of the Centre for Corporate Governance Alumni Network, he brings the same rigor to strengthening institutions across sectors.
What does "Tumaini" mean?
“Tumaini” is the Swahili word for hope and hope is at the heart of everything we do. We believe every person deserves a second chance, regardless of their past.
Where is Tumaini Action CBO located?
We’re based in Kendu Bay Town Ward, Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Homa Bay County, Kenya. Our work primarily serves communities throughout Homa Bay County.
Is Tumaini Action CBO a registered organization?
Yes. We’re a fully registered Community-Based Organization under Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, State Department of Social Protection (Registration No. DSD/43/247/02/144137). We were founded in 2021 and officially registered on September 30, 2025.
Where does my donation go?
Every donation directly supports our programs counseling sessions, dignity kits for survivors, school outreach, youth training, and community health initiatives. As a registered CBO, we operate with full transparency and accountability.