Meet the Team
We have been immensely blessed to have a team of passionate individuals who have dedicated themselves in every capacity to achieve the mission we have set out as CPI Kenya.
Director
Hillary Bukano
Hilary Bukuno is a founding member of Children Peace Initiative Kenya and the architect of the Peace Building program on Integrating Children in inter-ethnic conflict transformation. He holds a Masters Degree in Peace Education from United Nations Mandated University for Peace in Costa Rica, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from Pontifical Urbanian University in Rome, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He is a seasoned peace practitioner with over ten years of experience in developing and implementing peace-building programs among the Pokot, Samburu, Turkana, Gabra, Borana and Rendille pastoral communities in Kenya.
Deputy Director
Monica Kinyua
A founding member of CPI Kenya, Monica is a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar and holds a Masters Degree in Peace Studies from the University of San Diego. She earned her undergraduate degree in Social Ministry at Tangaza College. Monica honed her peace-building skills through consultancies with Caritas Marsabit and Maralal for more than 8 years among the Pokot, Samburu, Turkana, Gabra, Borana and Rendille pastoral communities in Kenya.
Program Manager
Jane Kinyua
Jane helped found CPI and has vast experience in development-related fields in Kenya and Tanzania. She worked as a Peace Consultant among pastoralist communities in Kenya and with young people acquitted of juvenile crime within Government of Kenya rehabilitation schools. She is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Peace Studies at the University of San Diego and has an undergraduate degree in Youth Ministry from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Interactions for Peace Program Manager
Purity Karimi
Purity Karimi has been the Program Manager for Interactions for Peace since its inception in 2014. The project exemplifies her love for children and her skills in teaching and mentoring kids. Purity has a Project Management diploma from The Kenya Institute of Management. She is also a Certified Public Accountant from KCA University with 6 years experience at Yaya Medical & Chest Services.
Logistics Manager
Frank Miriti
Frank has 15 years of experience in transport and logistics with major regional travels to Uganda and Sudan. He has previously worked with the Amicus School, Lemco Insurance Company, and Indian Consulting Engineering Services.