Joseph Kimani

Executive Director, SDI Kenya

SDI Kenya Board of Directors

Joseph is a highly experienced community organizer in Kenya, with expertise in civic and political rights, peacebuilding, economic development, and governance. He holds a Masters in Community Economic Development and has worked with Civil Society Organizations for over 20 years. He has a deep understanding of Kenya's informal settlements and has influenced major projects in our cities. Particularly, led the design of the community organization and public participation model for the Mukuru Special Planning Area, which aimed to benefit over 100,560 households. Joseph has worked with Pamoja Trust, Umande Trust, Muungano Support Trust, and Shack Dwellers International Kenya (SDI Kenya), and is a member of Community Organizing Practitioner Association Kenya (COPA-K). Joseph also serves on the Board of Buildher and The Youth Congress. He is currently the Executive Director of SDI Kenya, a professional organization supporting Kenya Slum Dwellers Federation- Muungano wa Wanavijiji in championing for inclusive cities.

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