Nuru Trust Network

Transforming Africa

Illuminating Pathways, Empowering Futures

Welcome to Nuru Trust Network

Nuru Trust Network was founded in Kenya with a steadfast commitment to building resilience and creating opportunities for marginalized communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. Through community-led programs, we bridge the digital divide, expand access to quality education, and foster economic empowerment for youth and women.

Trust

We work hand in hand with communities, partners, and institutions, building relationships rooted in transparency, accountability, and local leadership.

Impact

Education, digital skills, livelihoods, and advocacy for youth and women. The programmes, partners, and publications on this site are the record of that work.

Reach

Headquartered in Kenya and connected across Sub-Saharan Africa, we serve communities where opportunity and support are needed most.

Innovation

We combine civic technology, creative storytelling, and practical tools to help communities solve problems in new and sustainable ways.

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Our Programs

From digital skills and civic innovation to peacebuilding and livelihoods, explore the work driving change for youth and women across Africa.

Sauti Stack Program

Leveraging technology to bridge the gap between citizens and governance

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Amani Lab

Strengthening community resilience and cross-border cohesion.

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Elimu Hub

Equipping the next generation with future-ready skills

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Mazingira Justice

Promoting sustainable, community-led environmental solutions

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SAUTI YA AFRICA

Regional & continental advocacy influencing high-level policy with grassroots reality.

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HAKI SPACE

Regional & continental advocacy influencing high-level policy with grassroots reality.

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SDGs Pathway

Connecting our work to the Sustainable Development Goals

4

QUALITY EDUCATION

13

Peace, Security and Stability are Preserved

11

Democratic Values, practices, universal principles of human rights, justice and the rule of law entr

16

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for

Publications

Stories, reports, and media coverage that share our impact and amplify community voices.

Athens Democracy Forum and Global Democracy Coalition Global Forum

Charles F. Kettering Foundation

October | 2026

From Communities to Code: Youth Innovators Rise to Champion Human Rights

NURU TRUST NETWORK

June | 2026

Youth leadership, gender equality take centre stage at Nairobi dialogue

KBC

May | 2026

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Our Mission

Our Mission is to bridge the digital divide, promote civic engagement, and foster socio-economic inclusion through community-driven innovation and advocacy. We believe Africa’s greatest resource is its people; innovative, creative, and full of potential. Based in Kenya, we empower youth, entrepreneurs, and communities through technology, innovation, and digital literacy. By partnering with Nuru Trust, you’re joining a movement that’s shaping Africa’s digital future. Whether through funding, collaboration, or shared expertise, your partnership will help empower young innovators to gain vital skills, launch startups, and transform communities. Together, we turn innovation into impact and impact into lasting transformation.

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"Nuru Trust Network: Shining light across Africa. Supporting grassroots orgs, youth & women-led initiatives. Driving SDGs 4, 5, 8, 10, 13 & 16.

1/2 Are Africa’s oversight institutions anchoring democracy or enabling its regression? Nuru Trust joined the High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa, convened by @AFIDEP with support from the @Mo_IbrahimFdn
#GoodGovernance #Accountability

30 Oct 1 reply

2/2 Our Code for Democracy alumna,
@abungu_yvonne, spoke on the panel about youth trust in oversight institutions and governance systems, accompanied by Teresa Nyangi. Accountability needs public trust and citizens who can question power.

30 Oct

Reposted

@KenyaNPOWG are co-hosting the Global Expert Hub Conference on AML/CFT in Nairobi from 17-19 November, with partners: @enablingNGOlaw @PBO_RA @civicadvisory
Learn more: https://globalcftexperthub.org/about-us #CivicSpace #AML #HumanRights #GEH2026

29 Oct

On 20 and 21 October we attended the Artivism Showcase by @ForumCiv, where creatives from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania used poetry, spoken word and music for social justice. #Artivism

27 Oct 1 reply

What stayed with us was that Art amplifies community voices and makes social issues more accessible. This echoes #MakeItMakeSense campaign, which we run on TikTok with @accountlabalesa to turn complex issues into everyday conversations. Follow us: https://www.tiktok.com/@nurutrustnetwork_ke