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Proposed coordination team

These are the Founder’s proposed nominees. An appointment and the nominee’s acceptance have not been announced. The biographies describe their public professional work; the proposed Norisha responsibilities remain subject to engagement and formal appointment.

National coordination

Proposed National Coordinator

Pastor T Mwangi
Photo: Truth Mentorship Society
Proposed · Founder nomination

Pastor T Mwangi

National Coordinator · Executive Office

Pastor T Mwangi is the Senior Pastor of Life Church International, Limuru, and the Founder and President of the Truth Mentorship Society. His public work brings together youth mentorship, leadership development, ministry and enterprise. Through the society, he supports mentorship and outreach for young people in schools, colleges and communities.

Sir Mark has proposed him to coordinate Norisha’s national delivery, regional relationships and departmental collaboration, reporting to the Founder and Executive Director.

Introduction

Norisha proposes Pastor T Mwangi for National Coordinator. His youth mentorship and leadership work connect with our mission. This is a proposal, not a confirmed appointment.

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Founder proposal; acceptance and formal appointment have not been announced.

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Why proposed for national coordination

  • Youth mentorship and leadership development connect directly with Norisha’s education and youth priorities.
  • Experience bringing schools, communities and mentors together is relevant to coordination across regions.
  • His ministry and enterprise background offers a basis for partnerships and collaborative delivery.

These are Norisha’s reasons for the proposal, based on his public work.

Read his organisation’s biography

Eight regions · Community knowledge

Regional coordination

The proposed regional structure follows the eight former province areas, connecting county and constituency delivery with national coordination. Dr. Leseeto is the Founder’s first named regional nominee, for Rift Valley.

Dr. Terra Saidimu Leseeto
Photo: World Bank · Tax Sunday 2019
Proposed · Founder nomination

Dr. Terra Saidimu Leseeto, EBS

Regional Coordinator · Norisha Umoja / Rift Valley

Proposed reporting line: Pastor T Mwangi, Proposed National Coordinator.

Proposed regional responsibility: coordinating county and constituency delivery across Rift Valley, in collaboration with the national team.

Introduction

Dr. Terra Saidimu Leseeto is the proposed coordinator for Norisha Umoja, the Rift Valley programme. Community strengths, assessed needs and accountable delivery guide the proposed role.

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Founder proposal; acceptance and formal appointment have not been announced.

Read biography and why proposed

Dr. Leseeto’s professional background spans finance, taxation, risk management, public policy and governance. He previously served as Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner for Intelligence and Strategic Operations. His qualifications include a PhD in Risk Management and an MSc in Corporate Risk and Security Management from the University of Southampton, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Nairobi.

His public professional profile lists him as President’s Advisor in Tax and Risk Management in Kenya’s Executive Office of the President. Sir Mark has proposed him for Norisha’s Rift Valley regional coordination, connecting county and constituency delivery with the national team.

Why proposed for Rift Valley coordination

  • Finance, risk and governance experience is relevant to responsible regional stewardship.
  • His public biography records work in pastoral socio-economics, conservation and community development, relevant to the region’s varied needs.
  • Experience in public institutions and policy offers a basis for coordinating relationships across counties.

These are Norisha’s reasons for the proposal, based on his public professional background.

This Norisha proposal is separate from his government role and does not indicate government endorsement.

Explore all eight regional and county plans

Founder’s proposed structure · Kenya • Africa • Global

DreamFrame Studios · Music, Television and Creative Production

“Every Beat Starts With a Frame.”

Norisha Foundation’s proposed network for music, television, collaborations, recording, film, videography, mentorship and creative production. Proposed coverage spans all eight regions, Africa and participating artists internationally, including artists in the diaspora. The proposed main studio hub is Kibwezi, with a planned Nairobi campus studio. These are plans; operating studios are not being claimed.

These are the Founder’s proposals only. The named artists have not been approached and have not accepted. No appointment, employment or endorsement is implied. The biographies describe public careers; the reasons and remits are the Founder’s proposals.

Proposed

Nyashinski performing on stage, original photograph cropped to the clear upper body
Photo: Safari jpk / Wikimedia Commons. Original photograph; upper-body crop shown. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0

Proposed National Director · DreamFrame Studios

Nyashinski

Nyamari Ongegu

Proposed

Nyashinski is a Kenyan rapper, singer and songwriter. He became known as a member of Kleptomaniax before developing a solo recording and performance career. His public work spans hip-hop, singing and live stage production.

Proposed national and international remit

Lead the proposed music, television, recording, film, videography and creative-production network; guide the proposed assistants; coordinate participating artists and teams across regions and countries.

Kenya • Africa • Global

Reports to: Pastor T Mwangi, Proposed National Coordinator. The proposed assistants report to Nyashinski.

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Why the Founder proposes him

The Founder proposes him for his experience across songwriting, recording, live performance and creative production, which is relevant to coordinating a multidisciplinary studio network.

This is the Founder’s proposal, not an accepted appointment. No present operational, spending or appointment authority is conferred.

AllMusic artist biography · Public name source

Proposed assistants · reporting to the proposed National Director

Position reserved

No nominee proposed

Position reserved

No nominee proposed

Kidum
Photograph source: World Music Central. Rights remain with the respective owner.

Proposed Assistant to the National Director · DreamFrame Studios

Kidum

Jean-Pierre Nimbona

Proposed

Kidum is a Burundian-born musician based in Kenya, whose public name is Jean-Pierre Nimbona. His career includes singing, songwriting, drumming and work with the Boda Boda Band. Sauti za Busara documents his regional collaborations and performances in Africa, Europe and North America.

Proposed reporting line: Nyashinski, Proposed National Director - DreamFrame Studios

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Why the Founder proposes this nominee

The Founder proposes him for live-band experience, cross-border collaboration and practical knowledge of performing with musicians from different backgrounds.

Proposed remit

Support live-band development, recording collaborations and coordination between participating artists and production teams, under the proposed National Director's instructions.

This proposed remit gives no present authority. Acceptance, terms and formal appointment remain unconfirmed. Assistants would have no independent decision-making, spending or appointment authority.

Sauti za Busara artist biography

Suzanna Owiyo
Photograph source: Suzanna Owiyo's public profile. Rights remain with the respective owner.

Proposed Assistant to the National Director · DreamFrame Studios

Suzanna Owiyo

Susan Adhiambo Owiyo

Proposed

Suzanna Owiyo is a Kenyan singer and songwriter. Smithsonian Folklife Festival records identify her as Susan Adhiambo Owiyo and describe her combination of traditional musical styles with contemporary instruments. Her public career includes international cultural performance.

Proposed reporting line: Nyashinski, Proposed National Director - DreamFrame Studios

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Why the Founder proposes this nominee

The Founder proposes her for experience bringing cultural traditions into contemporary performance and connecting local musical expression with wider audiences.

Proposed remit

Support cultural music, artist mentorship and collaboration between traditional and contemporary performers, under the proposed National Director's instructions.

This proposed remit gives no present authority. Acceptance, terms and formal appointment remain unconfirmed. Assistants would have no independent decision-making, spending or appointment authority.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival artist profile · Public name source

Munishi
Photograph source: Pulse Kenya. Rights remain with the respective owner.

Proposed Assistant to the National Director · DreamFrame Studios

Munishi

Faustin Stephen Munishi

Proposed

Munishi is an East African gospel musician, publicly credited as Pst. Faustin S. Munishi. His work includes Swahili gospel songs and hymns, with recordings such as Malebo and Parapanda Italia. Kenyatta University research records his fuller name as Faustin Stephen Munishi.

Proposed reporting line: Nyashinski, Proposed National Director - DreamFrame Studios

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Why the Founder proposes this nominee

The Founder proposes him for long-standing Swahili gospel experience and the contribution that established musicians can make to mentorship and continuity between generations.

Proposed remit

Support Swahili gospel collaboration, repertoire development and mentorship within approved creative activities, under the proposed National Director's instructions.

This proposed remit gives no present authority. Acceptance, terms and formal appointment remain unconfirmed. Assistants would have no independent decision-making, spending or appointment authority.

Shazam artist catalogue · Public name source

Eunice Njeri
Photograph source: Mdundo artist coverage. Rights remain with the respective owner.

Proposed Assistant to the National Director · DreamFrame Studios

Eunice Njeri

Eunice Njeri

Proposed

Eunice Njeri is a Kenyan gospel singer known for Nimekubali, the song identified by the Founder. Her public recordings also include Umeniweza and Bwana Yesu. Her career includes gospel recording, worship performance and collaborations with other musicians.

Proposed reporting line: Nyashinski, Proposed National Director - DreamFrame Studios

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Why the Founder proposes this nominee

The Founder proposes her for gospel songwriting and worship performance experience, and for the contribution that established female artists can make to collaboration and mentorship.

Proposed remit

Support gospel collaborations, worship music and artist mentorship within the proposed network, under the proposed National Director's instructions.

This proposed remit gives no present authority. Acceptance, terms and formal appointment remain unconfirmed. Assistants would have no independent decision-making, spending or appointment authority.

The Standard public interview · Public name source

Eric Wainaina
Photograph source: FLi Artists. Rights remain with the respective owner.

Proposed Assistant to the National Director · DreamFrame Studios

Eric Wainaina

Eric James Wainaina Mwaniki

Proposed

Eric Wainaina is a Kenyan singer-songwriter and composer. His public work includes Daima Kenya, Nchi ya Kitu Kidogo and musical theatre, including Lwanda, Man of Stone and Mo Faya. His artist biography documents musical training at Berklee College of Music. Smithsonian festival records list him as Eric James Wainaina Mwaniki.

Proposed reporting line: Nyashinski, Proposed National Director - DreamFrame Studios

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Why the Founder proposes this nominee

The Founder proposes him for experience connecting music, social storytelling and theatre, relevant to a network spanning performance, television and creative production.

Proposed remit

Support songwriting, musical storytelling, theatre and collaboration between performers and production teams, under the proposed National Director's instructions.

This proposed remit gives no present authority. Acceptance, terms and formal appointment remain unconfirmed. Assistants would have no independent decision-making, spending or appointment authority.

FLi Artists public biography · Public name source

Denno
Photograph source: Nairobi News. Rights remain with the respective owner.

Proposed Assistant to the National Director · DreamFrame Studios

Denno

Dennis Karanja

Proposed

Denno is a Kenyan gospel singer known for Mbona, his collaboration with Daddy Owen. Public interviews identify him as Dennis Karanja. Africa Ability Trust describes his work in gospel music and disability inclusion. He is blind; his musical work and lived experience are distinct strengths.

Proposed reporting line: Nyashinski, Proposed National Director - DreamFrame Studios

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Why the Founder proposes this nominee

The Founder proposes him for gospel performance experience and a perspective that can help make creative opportunities accessible to artists with disabilities.

Proposed remit

Support gospel collaborations, artist participation and accessible production planning within the wider creative network, under the proposed National Director's instructions.

This proposed remit gives no present authority. Acceptance, terms and formal appointment remain unconfirmed. Assistants would have no independent decision-making, spending or appointment authority.

Africa Ability Trust public biography · Public name source

Position reserved

No nominee proposed

Position reserved

No nominee proposed

This is an initial, expandable proposal, not an exclusive roster. Further participating artists, production specialists and local teams would sit below this level as the network develops.

People working together

Department directory

The proposed departments connect specialist work with national, regional and county delivery. Department listings describe the institutional structure; they do not indicate filled posts or active recruitment.

D01 · Proposed department

Executive Office & National Coordination

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D02 · Proposed department

County Operations & Constituency Delivery

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D03 · Proposed department

Education & Mentorship

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D04 · Proposed department

Health & Well-being

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D05 · Proposed department

Protection & Family Support

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D06 · Proposed department

Talent & Youth Development

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D07 · Proposed department

Livelihoods & Opportunity

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D08 · Proposed department

Community & System Strengthening

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D09 · Proposed department

Beneficiary Registry, Assessment & Case Management

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D10 · Proposed department

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Ethics

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D11 · Proposed department

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning

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D12 · Proposed department

Finance, Accounting & Treasury

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D13 · Proposed department

Grants, Fundraising & Donor Stewardship

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D14 · Proposed department

Partnerships, External Affairs & Diaspora

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D15 · Proposed department

Procurement, Logistics & Facilities

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D16 · Proposed department

People, Volunteers & Administration

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D17 · Proposed department

Technology, Data Governance & Cybersecurity

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D18 · Proposed department

Legal, Governance & Regulatory Compliance

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D19 · Proposed department

Communications, Media & Public Engagement

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D20 · Proposed department

Security, Safety & Emergency Management

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D21 · Proposed department

Internal Audit & Independent Assurance

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D22 · Proposed department

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

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D23 · Proposed department

Food Security, Nutrition & Food Assistance

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D24 · Proposed department

Shelter, Housing, Settlement & Dignity

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D25 · Proposed department

Disaster Risk Reduction, Preparedness & Humanitarian Response

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D26 · Proposed department

Climate Resilience, Environment & Energy

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D27 · Proposed department

Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock & Food Systems

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D28 · Proposed department

Cash, Vouchers & Social Protection

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D29 · Proposed department

Gender Equality, Women & Girls and GBV Referrals

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D30 · Proposed department

Disability Inclusion, Accessibility & Assistive Technology

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D31 · Proposed department

Older Persons, Long-Term Care & Palliative Support

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D32 · Proposed department

Maternal, Newborn & Early Childhood Support

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D33 · Proposed department

Mental Health, Psychosocial Support & Rehabilitation Referral

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D34 · Proposed department

Displacement, Refugee/Returnee & Diaspora Support

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D35 · Proposed department

Access to Justice, Civil Documentation & Human Rights

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D36 · Proposed department

Prison, Reintegration & Second-Chance Pathways

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D37 · Proposed department

Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion & Community Mediation

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D38 · Proposed department

Community Accountability, Complaints & Humanitarian Quality

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D39 · Proposed department

Public Health Preparedness, Epidemics & Medical Emergencies

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D40 · Proposed department

Publishing, Curriculum & Knowledge Products

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