Organizational News

Change of Guard: Honoring the Transformative Era of Dr. Nyambura Koigi and Mrs. Ursula Bahati

Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) bid goodbye to Dr. Nyambura Koigi and Mrs. Ursula Bahati, who served as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively between 2019 and 2025. In her farewell speech, Dr. Jennifer Riria, President/CEO, commended the two women leaders for their sacrificial service to the girls and women of Kenya. Dr. Riria noted that during the six years of Dr. Nyambura’s leadership, ENAF had witnessed tremendous growth, including expansion to all 47 counties in Kenya and deepened impact.

Dr. Nyambura Koigi (Board Chair: 2019-2025) gets appreciated by Dr. Jennifer Riria
Mrs. Ursula Bahati (Board Vice-Chair: 2019-2025) gets appreciated by Dr. Jennifer Riria

Dr. Nyambura handed the mantle to Ms. Verity Nyagah and Ms. Joyner Okonjo as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. The colorful celebration, held at ENAF offices in Nairobi on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, was attended by both staff and members of the Board of Directors.