Our Vision
A world where every marginalized life is seen, dignified, and free to thrive.
Our Mission
Salama Care walks alongside marginalized communities — providing dignified care, practical support, and transformative opportunities — so that every overlooked life is restored to its full worth and potential
The Founders
In 2017, Victor and Tina embarked on a transformative journey to bring Salama Care to life. They shared a profound understanding of the importance of community—how the support of people beyond family can be a cornerstone in overcoming life's challenges. Having personally experienced the harsh realities of poverty and its impact on human dignity, they embrace the truth that no one truly succeeds alone. Their belief in a compassionate God, who steps into humanity's chaos to bring restoration, shapes their outlook and drives their mission. Inspired by this vision, they are committed to stepping into the chaos around us to ignite hope, foster change, and illuminate the path forward.
Meet the Board
Billy Onyango is an accomplished energy professional with extensive expertise in Power & Energy, Oil & Gas, and Construction sectors. A Certified Renewable Energy Consultant, Billy has been recognized at the continental level for his expertise, contributing to high-level energy discussions and policy dialogues across Africa. He is a trained Electrical & Electronics Engineer.
Beyond his technical expertise, Billy is deeply committed to applying professional and corporate principles to drive social impact. Through his professional work, he has actively engaged in community development and social impact projects, collaborating with global development partners such as the World Bank, JICA, and AFDB. Through these initiatives, he has gained invaluable insights into the transformative potential of sustainable development, particularly in underserved communities.
As a board member of Salama Care, Billy leverages his strategic acumen, governance experience, and industry knowledge to advance the organization’s mission. His dedication to operational efficiency, sustainable impact, and ethical leadership ensures that Salama Care continues to meet its strategic objectives while maximizing positive outcomes for the communities it serves.
Mercy Lelu is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 5 years experience in legal practice, policy advocacy, and social justice. Mercy is passionate about gender issues and policies and has a strong commitment to the protection of human rights and welfare especially for the young girls and women.
In her career , Mercy has interacted with and worked closely with vulnerable communities and legal institutions to advance the rights of women and girls. She brings a wealth of legal expertise in the organization, which is instrumental in helping the organization meet compliance requirements,risk management and policy development ensuring the highest standards of accountability and ethical operations.
As a board member, she provides guidance on legal frameworks and child protection laws to enhance the organization’s mission.
John Kioko is an engineer with extensive experience in driving sustainable infrastructure solutions in Kenya’s water, energy, and mobility sectors.
His strong background in project and operations management has been instrumental in leading initiatives that have expanded access to clean water, renewable energy and digital innovation in underserved areas of the Kenyan Coast.
Driven by a passion for positive change through engineering and technology to uplift marginalized groups, John brings a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and caring perspective to Salama Care’s board.
His leadership experience and success in engaging diverse stakeholders will be invaluable in furthering our mission to Equip, Educate and Empower.
Ruth Ndung’u is a dedicated entrepreneur at the heart of Diani and a proud mother of two. Born and raised in Diani, she has firsthand experience of the challenges girls face in Kwale County. With a master’s degree in strategic management and a thriving business. Ruth is deeply passionate about entrepreneurship, education, and advocacy. She is committed to driving positive change in her community, pushing for progress, and standing up for marginalized groups.
As a valued board member, she provides strategic guidance on launching and managing self-sustaining projects—creating meaningful opportunities for those we serve while helping Salama Care meet its operational costs.