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Locations: Tana River and Garissa
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Boosting the Economic Self-reliance of Deaf Women and Youth in Kenya
Locations: Embu, Meru, Nyamira, Migori & Vihiga
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The Semi-Arid Lands Sustainable Water and Livelihoods (SASWAL) Project
Locations: Kavengero, Kanyuambora, Kiriari & Mariuri
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Kenya Sign Language Training Project
Locations: Physical & Online Classes
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Essential food and Non-Food Distribution Project
Locations: The 47 counties of Kenya
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Enhancing the Educational Outcomes of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners
Locations: Embu, Mombasa, Kilifi, Meru & Machakos
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Reducing and Mitigating Gender-Based Violence against Deaf Women and Girls in Kenya
Locations: Embu & Meru
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Deaf Livelihoods Development Activity Project
Locations: The 47 counties of Kenya
Mrs. Stella Kinyua is the Deaf Empowerment Society of Kenya’s Board Chairperson. Together with the CEO they shape and approve DESK strategies, reviews results of various programs, and sets the overall direction of the organization. She leads the DESK Board of Directors, to engage potential donors, stakeholders and strategic partners to further the organization’s goal of improving the lives and the empowerment of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Kenya.
Through her work at the organization over the last 4+years, Stella has actively supported the empowerment of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals to transform their lives in the areas of education, health, water, sanitation and hygiene as well as in economic empowerment. Her passion is creating Deaf awareness and acceptance within their communities, and societies.
Stella works as a Senior Office Administrator in the Office of the Governor, Embu County Government where she specializes in planning and organizing, leading, controlling and organizing activities, managing staff, approving office budgets, attending official functions, helping to close deals and handling public relations. She also specializes in administrative technology and is responsible for educating the employees on how to use various systems and applications, including accounting software, mass communication procedures, and other organizational apps.
Stella holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, from Mount Kenya University, specializing in Human Resource and a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from NIBS College.