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Who we are

Empower the youth, empower the future.

We exist with a singular mission—to unleash the untapped potential of young people and serve as the ultimate catalyst for youth-led transformation.

Built on the core values of Empowerment, Integrity, Holistic Growth, Stewardship, and Unity, we bridge the vital gap between high school and higher education through comprehensive career mapping, scholarship guidance, and leadership development for student prefects.

But true leadership nurtures the whole person; that is why we foster critical thinking through our Chess Club mentorship, protect well-being with robust anti-drug awareness alongside school NACADA clubs, and instill civic responsibility through tree-planting drives and our annual December charity initiatives.

We don’t just instruct—we equip every young person with the leadership, education, and resilience needed to shape their own future, proving that when we stand united, lasting transformation happens together.

Union of Change team
Youth community gathered together

How we work

What we nurture in every young person

Leadership, education, and resilience—through pathways that shape the whole person.

Career & scholarship pathways

Career mapping and scholarship guidance to bridge high school and higher education.

Prefect leadership development

Equipping student leaders with skills to serve with confidence and integrity.

Chess Club mentorship

Building critical thinking, patience, and strategic problem-solving.

Anti-drug awareness

Protecting well-being through education and partnerships with school NACADA clubs.

Tree-planting drives

Instilling civic responsibility and care for our shared environment.

December charity initiatives

Annual acts of service that put compassion into action in our communities.

Core values

What guides us

Empowerment, Integrity, Holistic Growth, Stewardship, and Unity.

01

Empowerment

We unlock agency in young people so they can lead change in their own lives and communities.

02

Integrity

We lead with honesty, accountability, and character—on and off the public stage.

03

Holistic Growth

True leadership nurtures the whole person—mind, character, well-being, and purpose.

04

Stewardship

We care for people, opportunities, and resources entrusted to us with responsibility.

05

Unity

When we stand united, lasting transformation happens together.

Leadership

Meet our team

The people guiding Union of Change day to day.

Samuel Swakei

Chairperson

Samuel Swakei

Student architect at Kenyatta University. Leads Union of Change with a vision for youth-driven community transformation.

0793672675
Chelsea Khomo

Vice Chairperson

Chelsea Khomo

Graduate of the University of Eldoret and procurement officer. Supports leadership, partnerships, and organisational excellence at Union of Change.

+254 751 094884
Sarinke Tonkei

Secretary

Sarinke Tonkei

Education student at South Eastern Kenya University. Coordinates records, communications, and organisational follow-through for Union of Change.

0768 809961
Letema Shabar

Legal Advisor

Letema Shabar

Graduate of South Eastern Kenya University with a Bachelor of Science in Statistics. Provides legal guidance and compliance support for Union of Change.

+254 112 465630
Brian Kioko

Program Coordinator

Brian Kioko

Business management trainee at MTTI Kajiado. Coordinates programme delivery, mentorship days, and community outreach for Union of Change.

+254 101 074678
Amos Sendela

Secretary General

Amos Sendela

Clinical medicine student at Meru University. Strengthens organisational leadership, coordination, and member engagement across Union of Change.

+254 798 893719
Esther Lipaso

Treasurer

Esther Lipaso

Community Health student at Amref International University. Oversees financial stewardship and transparent resource management for Union of Change.

+254 762 715167
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Community

The faces behind the movement

Volunteers, mentors, and young leaders — standing with the next generation.

Union of Change team members — faces behind the movement
Union of Change team members — faces behind the movement