The Dedan Kimathi Foundation is guided by a commitment to service, environmental stewardship, historical preservation, community empowerment and the recognition of Kenya’s liberation heritage.
Our leadership provides strategic direction and keeps the Foundation focused on its mission, with strong standards of integrity, accountability, transparency and responsible stewardship.
We believe effective leadership is not about position – it is about service, responsibility, vision and the courage to create meaningful change.
Our leadership
The people who guide the Foundation
Evelyn Wanjugu Kimathi
Chief Executive Officer. Leads the Foundation’s programmes, partnerships and day-to-day operations.
Board of Directors
Provides oversight, approves strategy and safeguards the Foundation’s resources and reputation.
Programme teams
Run tree nurseries, planting days, veteran welfare and heritage projects with communities.
How we lead
Our values in practice
- Integrity in everything we do
- Accountability to donors, partners and communities
- Transparency in how resources are used
- Respect for the dignity of veterans and their families
- Community ownership of every programme
