Mary Mutua

Founder & Executive Director

Mary Mwende Mutua is a Hospitality Management professional with hands-on experience in youth development and a personal story that sets her apart. Born and raised in a marginalized village in Kenya, financial challenges limited her access to higher education. At 18, she escaped to Kibera slums in search of a better future and survived through difficult experiences, including life in the slums and working as a housemaid under harsh conditions. Despite the struggles, it took her nine years after high school to finally join university. Her personal journey inspired her passion for empowering teenage girls and marginalized youth with skills, confidence, and opportunities to explore their potential and create their own path in life through Twajali Empowerment Network.