About Jinsiangu

Toni King'ori - Executive Director

Toni is the head of Jinsiangu, overseeing its daily operations, strategy implementation, resource mobilization, and department coordination. With over 15 years in social justice advocacy, building resilient movements and programme research, design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, she brings a wealth of experience to her role at Jinsiangu and to the larger I.T.GNC Movement in Kenya and across the Continent.

Toni has been at the vanguard of the burgeoning Intersex and Transgender (and later Gender Non-Conforming/Non-Binary) movement in Kenya. She was a Co-Founder of the premier Trans and Intersex - specific organization in Kenya, i.e. the Transgender Education and Advocacy (T.E.A.) and has been integral in aiding this movement and organizing to grow through various interventions such as lending varied support to nascent organizations and activists; knowledge building and sharing; mentoring and outreach.Toni employs systems thinking in her approach to problem solving as she believes in the interconnectedness of actions, movements, causes and desired outcomes of seemingly disparate things/phenomena. As a Strategic Management and Strategic Leadership practitioner, this approach, amongst other things, has enhanced her decision-making capability as well as helped Jinsiangu increase its adaptability and resilience as an organization and thought leader. She serves on a number of Non-Profit Boards. Toni also serves as the Co-Chair of the National Transgender Advocacy Network of Kenya (N.T.A.N), dedicating her career to advancing gender minority rights as well as the rights of other vulnerable and marginalized members and groups in our society.

Contact: Toni@jinsiangu.org

Alesandra Ogeta - Deputy Executive Director

Alesandra is a dedicated Trans* rights advocate known for policy change, strategic litigation, and community engagement. She has secured funding, developed national HIV/STI guidelines, and established Kenya’s first Centre of Excellence for Transgender programming.

Alesandra has contributed to key research like the National Transgender Discrimination Survey (2020) and promotes justice for the Trans* community. Her impactful work has shaped human rights discourse at national, regional, and global levels.

Contact: Alesandra@jinsiangu.org

Gigi Louisa - Programmes Manager

Gigi Louisa is a seasoned and visionary leader in sexual health and rights advocacy in Africa, with over 14 years of experience. She currently serves as the Programmes Manager at Jinsiangu Kenya, where she advances the rights and well-being of Intersex, Transgender, and Gender Non-Conforming (ITGNC) people.

Gigi actively bridges international human rights frameworks with national and grassroots advocacy. She is an alumna of CREA’s Sexuality, Gender and Rights Institute, Columbia University’s Human Rights Advocacy Program, and the Commonwealth Fellowship at University College London.

Contact: Gigi@jinsiangu.org

Kai Audi - Programmes Officer

Malakai is a seasoned human rights advocate with 8+ years mobilizing support for SOGIESC communities in Kenya.

They lead programme implementation, stakeholder engagement, and emergency response initiatives, coordinating Gender Non-Conforming (GNC) programming and contributing to research and queer African literary works.

Contact: audi@jinsiangu.org

Frankie Kibagendi - programmes Director -Intersex Programming

Frankie is a passionate intersex activist who has traveled extensively across Kenya raising awareness on intersex persons and issues.

As a community head, he played a key role as focal person to the Intersex Task Force during their data collection activities for intersex persons in Kenya in 2018.

Contact: kibagendi@jinsiangu.org

Sidney Etemesi - Intersex Programmes Coordinator

Sidney advocates for intersex rights in Kenya and beyond, raising awareness and promoting inclusion using media and community education.

His work emphasizes that intersex rights are human rights.

Contact: sidney@jinsiangu.org

Mercyline Nyabuti - Finance Manager

Mercyline Nyabuti is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Kenyatta University alumna, with over 10 years of experience in financial management, audit, and organizational systems strengthening.

She currently serves as the Finance Manager where she leads in the financial management and systematization of organisational processes that are inclusive of Intersex, Transgender, and Gender Non-Conforming (ITGNC) persons. She has been instrumental in digitising ITGNC-inclusive financial and operational systems, enhancing efficiency, accountability and accessibility across the organisation. Additionally, she has played a crucial role in advancing the strategic sustainability of Jinsiangu’s income-generating activities (IGAs), which strengthens the organisation’s resilience and long-term impact.Prior to joining Jinsiangu, Mercyline worked in established audit firms, gaining deep expertise in compliance, financial analysis and reporting. She has spearheaded financial capacity-strengthening initiatives for both the National Trans Advocacy Network (NTAN) and the Kenya Intersex Persons Consortium (KIPC), developing sustainable finance and operations systems that enhance accountability and institutional growth. She has also trained community members and partner organisations in financial literacy, fostering confidence, transparency and sound financial practices.Passionate about human rights, feminist and inclusive principles, Mercyline remains committed to embedding these values in financial systems and supporting the growth of community-led movements through transparency, equity and empowerment.

Contact: nyabutim@jinsiangu.org

Florence Okal - Finance Assistant

Florence supports financial accountability, grant management, and internal and external audits, ensuring smooth finances at Jinsiangu.

Passionate about social justice, she strengthens financial transparency and compliance.

Contact: florence@jinsiangu.org

Lolyne Ongeri - Communications Officer

Lolyne is a communications specialist skilled in digital storytelling, strategic communication, and audience engagement.

She leads social media, multimedia content development, and business development efforts, amplifying human rights programming and social change narratives.

Contact: lolyne@jinsiangu.org

Eyricah Murunga - GNC Focal Person

Eyricah advocates for gender non-conforming communities through outreach and policy reforms.

As the focal person for Gender Non-Conforming individuals, Eyricah advances visibility, support, and policy reforms for gender-diverse persons.

Contact: e.murunga@jinsiangu.org

Shakers Ngeru — Administration & Procurement

Shakers manages internal operations, procurement, and digitization, enhancing overall organizational efficiency.

Contact: ngerusharon@jinsiangu.org

Scott Shaka Mwangi — Mental Health & Psychosocial Officer

Scott is a human rights defender specializing in mental health and psychosocial support for transgender and gender-diverse communities.

He has experience supporting LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers through empowerment-based training and peer support, promoting resilience grounded in lived experiences.

Contact: scott@jinsiangu.org

Lee Kimani — Information Technology Officer

Lee oversees the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure, offering expertise in system administration, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital operations.

He supports secure communication channels, manages domain and hosting environments, and ensures optimal performance across network systems. Lee collaborates across departments to align technology with organizational goals, provides ongoing technical support, and advises on IT procurement and third-party software integration.

Contact: lee@jinsiangu.org

Calvin Iisiye — Transport Manager

Calvin coordinates organizational transportation logistics supporting smooth program operations throughout Jinsiangu.

Contact: calvin@jinsiangu.org