Learn about our mission, vision, and the team behind our community transformation efforts
How we began and where we're going
To harness God-given talents, resources, and opportunities within communities to promote societal well-being and holistic development.
QFT envisions a society where every individual thrives in a comfortable, safe, and healthy environment, honoring humanity and nature as God's creations.
Quest for Transformation (QFT) was established in 2023 by Karithi Michael Munene, whose academic research and frontline development work exposed Kenya's urgent need for integrated solutions. After months of intensive planning with a team of sector experts, we identified six priority areas where coordinated action could spark systemic change: education gaps in informal settlements, welfare support for vulnerable groups, environmental degradation, agricultural challenges, addiction crises, and cyclical poverty. Through 2024, we conducted community consultations across 15 high-need areas, laying the groundwork for programs designed to address these interconnected challenges. Our official registration in August 2024 marked our readiness to transition from research to action.
This May 2025, QFT will begin implementing its first wave of transformational programs, building on lessons from our pilot initiatives. What began as targeted neighborhood interventions will now scale into structured initiatives for:
Education Empowerment:Supporting and promoting educational initiatives
Welfare Initiatives:Protecting vulnerable groups through direct support
Environment conservation:Promoting eco-friendly practices for resilient communities
Sustainable Agriculture:Enhancing food security and livelihoods
Addiction RecoveryRestoring lives through rehabilitation and counseling
Poverty AlleviationCreating pathways to economic independence
The dedicated individuals driving our mission forward
Chairman
Secretary & Chief Executive Officer(CEO)
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
QFT's work is further supported by dedicated professionals in operations, field coordination, and programme development among others.
Our framework for effective and accountable operations
QFT operates with a distributed leadership model, empowering teams at all levels to drive initiatives while maintaining cohesive strategic direction. This approach ensures agility in responding to community needs while upholding organizational values.
Provides strategic governance, policy oversight, and ensures fiduciary responsibility. Comprises professionals with diverse expertise in community development, business, and social services.
The CEO oversees all operations including personnel management, financial stewardship, and long-term strategic planning, supported by department heads.
Coordinates stakeholder engagement and ensures smooth service delivery across all programs.
Manages brand positioning, donor relations, and leads resource mobilization campaigns.
Handles budgeting, financial reporting, and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Oversees project development, implementation, and impact monitoring across all initiatives.
We maintain rigorous accountability standards with annual audits and publicly available reports detailing our financial stewardship.
View Financial ReportsQuest for Transformation is a registered Kenyan nonprofit and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO No. NGO-9AF53Y), fully compliant with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya. We uphold strict governance, financial transparency, and operational accountability standards.