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Tabitha Waigwa
Chair Person
Who we are
About Animal IQ
Education, conservation, and community at the heart of wildlife protection.
Founder Story
Animal IQ is a youth-led conservation initiative founded in October
2024 by Tabitha Wanjira Waigwa, inspired by her upbringing near
Lake Nakuru National Park. It is a movement born from passion and
purpose, created to bridge the gap between people and wildlife.
We exist to create awareness, inspire appreciation, and encourage
action toward protecting animals, their habitats, and the
environment. We believe that once people understand how animals
live, hunt, and survive, they begin to respect them.
2024 by Tabitha Wanjira Waigwa, inspired by her upbringing near
Lake Nakuru National Park. It is a movement born from passion and
purpose, created to bridge the gap between people and wildlife.
We exist to create awareness, inspire appreciation, and encourage
action toward protecting animals, their habitats, and the
environment. We believe that once people understand how animals
live, hunt, and survive, they begin to respect them.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
Why we exist
To educate and empower people to protect flora and
fauna by fostering awareness, conservation, and deeper
connection with nature
Vision
Where we’re going
A world where every person values animals, protects
their habitats, and champions a future of
conservation and coexistence.
Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
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Education & Awareness
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Youth Empowerment
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Respect for all Life
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Community Engagement
Our Team
The people behind our mission.
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Eva Makena
Vice Chair Person
Supports the President and ensures smooth internal coordination and continuity of leadership.
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Sharon Makena
HR
Oversee HR functions including talent acquisition, payroll, and compliance.
Evans Osumba
Innovation lead
Leads digital systems, innovation, and technology-driven conservation solutions
Nature Tech is giving conservation a fighting chance
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Johnson Owino
Programs and field operation
Assists in managing all ground programs,conservation activities and community based operations at Animal IQ
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Adam Furaha
Program coordinator
Oversight on specific activities within the jurisdiction of animal IQ initiative.
Mwasindo Mwakombo
Partnership
Identifies and secures resources Foster collaborations Managing relationships
Building partnership, unlocking potential
Ruth Waruchu
Communication and Social Media Lead
Oversees the organization’s digital presence and communication strategy across all social media platforms.
I am responsible for ensuring that our online identity reflects our mission, eng...
Patience Apphia Buyanzi
Media communication and marketing (Graphic Design)
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Mercy Charles
Research and Education Lead
Oversee all activities related to research and education at Animal IQ.
Organizational Structure
How we're organized to deliver impact.
COMMUNICATIONS & VISIBILITY
Ensures Animal IQ’s work is visible, understood, and impactful through strategic communication and storytelling.
- Ruth Waruchu Lead
- Derick Kioko
- Apphia Buyanzi
CONSERVATION, RESEARCH & EDUCATION
This department integrates wildlife conservation, scientific research, environmental education, and community engagement to drive impact-based conservation.
- Mercy Charles Lead
- Kimotho Boniface
- Olivia Chelang'a
- Johnson Owino
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Ensures financial integrity, administrative efficiency, and organizational compliance
- Emillie Asiko
PROGRAMS & FIELD OPERATIONS
Plans, implements, and manages all on-ground programs, conservation activities, and community-based operations of Animal IQ
- Johnson Owino
- Adam Furaha Lead
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS
Mobilizes resources and builds partnerships to sustain and grow Animal IQ
- Mwasindo Mwakombo
- Wesley Njenga Lead
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Leads digital systems, innovation, and technology-driven conservation solutions.
- Evans Osumba Lead
- Bruncan Sakwa
Partnerships
Work with us. Partners, media kit, and partnership opportunities.
Why Partner With Us
Animal IQ brings together wildlife education, youth empowerment, and community conservation. We work with institutions, NGOs, and businesses to amplify impact.
- · Institutional collaborations for school and campus programs
- · Media and communications partnerships
- · Resource development and grant alignment
Partnership Resources
Download our media kit and partnership proposal template.
Resources will be listed here when available.