Welcome to UEP

Our Core Projects

Reusable Pads(Sista Plus Project)

SISTA PLUS is our CORE Project focusing to END PERIOD POVERTY by producing reusable sanitary towels at OUR GIRL PAD CENTRE and distributing to AGYW of low-income communities. School Girls get free kits out-of-school girls buy the kits at a subsidy prize to support out production. The project advances its advocacy/mentorship through workshops at our centre, communities and schools. We restructured the project into a social enterprise named SISTA+ to generate funds for the organization. Check out our business page: https://www.sista-plus.org

Undugu Higher Education Fund

UHEF - our second project, focusing on increasing access to quality higher education among vulnerable youth. Limited access to basic educational resources impedes learning; therefore, we are committed to fostering positive change by providing partial school fees scholarships to underserved youth. Creating a more equitable educational landscape for all regardless of economic background. This project has impacted over 65 youths and kept them in higher learning institutions.

We restore hope and dignity to teen mothers through education access, skill training and holistic empowerment opportunities to rebuild their futures.We restore hope and dignity to teen mothers through education access, skill training and holistic empowerment opportunities to rebuild their futures

Hope for Single Mothers

Community empowerment through Agribusiness

We empower youth/women through sustainable agribusiness by equipping them with skills , resources and opportunities that enhance food security, generate income and promote self reliance for community development

Meet Our Board

Get to know the experienced leaders who guide our vision and drive our success every day

Ms. Immaculate A. Wesonga: Founder & Trustee

Immaculate A. Wesonga is an accomplished multiskilled Registered Nurse, and social impact leader with 16 years’ experience across clinical practice, humanitarian health, healthcare technology, and global health governance. She combines frontline clinical expertise with strong commitment to community empowerment and system strengthening. She currently serves the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA, Department of Behavioral Health and developmental services (DBHDS) as Clinical Nurse Preceptor, accelerating workforce readiness and shaping clinical talent pipelines.

In 2022, she founded Undugu Empowerment Programs (UEP) in response to deep social and economic inequalities that were amplified during Covid pandemic. Under her leadership, UEP has grown into a transformative grassroots organization in rural Western Kenya, advancing menstrual dignity, access to education, empowerment of teen mothers, and climate-smart agricultural livelihoods. UEP’s four flagship initiatives namely; Sista Plus Menstrual Dignity, the Undugu Higher Education Fund, Hope for Teen Mothers and Climate-Smart Agriculture Programs, reflect her focus on sustainable, community-led solutions.

Immaculate is recognized for her operational agility, value-driven leadership, and commitment to community transformation. Through UEP, she continues to advance scalable, evidence-aligned solutions that restore dignity, expand opportunities, and strengthen social justice for girls, women, and youth across Kenya. Her leadership has earned international recognition through distinguished awards and fellowships that underscore her strategic influence in community development. She received GFA Group Germany Award (2023) to advancing menstrual health and establish the Girl Pad Centre in her rural community. The L’Oréal Fund for Women (2024) for advanced leadership training at Cornell University(USA) strengthening her governance and management capabilities. One MillionLeaders Africa Fellowship (2025), focusing on designing sustainable, high-impact community programs. Collectively, these honors affirm her ability to translate frontline healthcare experience into scalable, system-level transformation.

Dr. Were Lincoln Munyendo: Board Chairperson

Dr. Were Lincoln Munyendo provides visionary leadership as Founding Board Chairperson of Undugu Empowerment Programs (UEP). His stewardship anchors UEP’s mission to uplift girls, women, and youth in low-income communities through access to education, menstrual health solutions, youth skills development and climate-smart agriculture. In this capacity, he offers strategic oversight, strategic direction, strong governance, and works closely with the Trustee and Chief Executive Officer to deliver on UEP’s strategic priorities and board resolutions. His leadership strengthens UEP’s commitment to dignity, opportunity, equality, and sustainable community initiatives.

Ms. Irene Wesonga is an experienced Community Development and Programs Leader with over 10 years of impact-driven work supporting women, youth, and vulnerable groups. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Social Work and Community Development from(KISWD) and Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work (Gretsa University).

Irene specializes in program strategy, stakeholder engagement, and M&E systems that strengthen accountability and deliver measurable results. Her leadership approach is rooted in empathy, integrity, and community empowerment.

Mr. Bonventure Nalugala is a seasoned finance and taxation professional with over 15 years progressive experience in taxation audit, compliance, and public revenue administration. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics and Certified Public Accountant- Kenya (CPA-K), bringing strong analytical and governance-driven perspective to Undugu Empowerment Programs (UEP).

Ms. Irene Wesonga, CEO & Head of Secretariat, Undugu Empowerment Programs

Mr. Bonventure Nalugala– Founding Chairperson, Finance & Resource Mobilization Committee, UEP

Mr. Robert Mayama is an accomplished healthcare and business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning customer relationship management, medical sales, pharmaceutical marketing, product specialization, and strategic brand development. His career reflects a strong commitment to excellence, ethical leadership, and the creation of meaningful customer and community experiences that drive long-term loyalty, social impact, and organizational sustainability.

Mr. Robert Mayama - Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Tobias Magero - Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Tobias Magero is a seasoned finance professional with over nine years of experience in non-profit financial management, grant oversight, and compliance. He specializes in preparing and analyzing financial statements, coordinating budgets, and ensuring full adherence to organizational policies, donor requirements, and international accounting standards. Known for strengthening internal controls and streamlining reporting systems, he has consistently delivered high levels of transparency, efficiency, and audit compliance

Ms. Ruth Bikambo is a distinguished Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with over 13 years of legal practice spanning public institutions, regulatory agencies, and private-sector advisory. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Moi University and is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Environmental Law at JKUAT, strengthening her expertise in governance, environmental justice, and rights-based development.

Ms. Ruth Bikambo – Board Vice Chairperson & Legal Advisor

Ms. Stella Adongo Were is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 12 years of progressive experience across the private sector, specializing in strategic HR management, people’s operations, and culture transformation. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Psychology, and the highly respected CHRP-K certification, giving her a powerful blend of behavioral insight and business strategy.

Ms. Stella Adongo Were – Founding Board of Directors, Operations & Human Resource Committee, UEP

Mr. Tobias Magero is a seasoned finance professional with over nine years of experience in non-profit financial management, grant oversight, and compliance. He specializes in preparing and analyzing financial statements, coordinating budgets, and ensuring full adherence to organizational policies, donor requirements, and international accounting standards. Known for strengthening internal controls and streamlining reporting systems, he has consistently delivered high levels of transparency, efficiency, and audit compliance

Mr. Tobias Magero is a seasoned finance professional with over nine years of experience in non-profit financial management, grant oversight, and compliance. He specializes in preparing and analyzing financial statements, coordinating budgets, and ensuring full adherence to organizational policies, donor requirements, and international accounting standards. Known for strengthening internal controls and streamlining reporting systems, he has consistently delivered high levels of transparency, efficiency, and audit compliance

Mr. Tobias Magero - Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Tobias Magero - Member of the Board of Directors

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