Transforming lives through education, clean energy, and green entrepreneurship across Africa.
Ngece Rinjeu Foundation (also referred to as Ngece Foundation) is a registered Non-Government, non-profit family-sponsored foundation with an aim of empowering youth and women through education, agriculture and green-entrepreneurship. NRF was founded in the year 2001, as an education and climate mitigation focused group that supported needy children in Kenya. It was formally registered as Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) under the section 10 of the NGO Coordination Act, laws of the Republic of Kenya, in 2013; 12 years after formation.
Ngece Foundation Promotes adoption of Clean Energy in households and cultivation of Oil crops for Energy and Nutrition by Women and Youth in Kenya for economic, social and environment gains. We work to empower women and youth to achieve economic benefits from nature as they contribute to environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Empowering Communities ,Sustaining the Future
We promote the adoption of Clean Energy in households and the cultivation of Oil crops for Energy and Nutrition by Women and Youth in Africa
Our Mission
To partner with and support women, youth, and children in achieving better education, health, and economic outcomes through clean energy, entrepreneurship, and sustainable practices.
Our Vision
A world where every woman, youth, and child enjoys equal access to education, health, and economic empowerment — for a thriving, sustainable future.
Our Core Values
We uphold Integrity, act with Transparency, and believe in Empowerment through opportunity. Our work is rooted in Sustainability, strengthened by Collaboration, and guided by Equity for all.
Introducing Ngece Rinjeu Foundation
Ngece Rinjeu Foundation (NRF) is a registered non-governmental, non-profit, family-founded organization committed to empowering women, youth, and children through education, clean energy, and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Founded in 2001 and officially registered as an NGO in 2013, the foundation was established in memory of Dr. Ngece Rinjeu, a visionary traditional doctor who believed that no child should drop out of school due to poverty, hunger, or disease.
Our Impact
Since its inception, Ngece Rinjeu Foundation has transformed thousands of lives across East Africa through sustainable, community-driven initiatives. Our work focuses on clean energy access, education, and women and youth empowerment — creating lasting social, economic, and environmental change.
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Our Programs
At the Ngece Rinjeu Foundation, our work is driven by practical, community-centered programs that empower women, youth, and children to build better lives while protecting the environment.
Ngece Rinjeu Rescue & Empowerment Centre
Ngece Rinjeu Scholarship Fund
Women & Youth Enterprise Program
Clean Energy for Education & Health Program
Success Stories & Testimonials: Real Impact, Real Lives Changed
Empowered Women, Thriving Communities
Through our Women and Youth Enterprise Program, hundreds of women have gained financial freedom by starting small businesses. Their success has created ripple effects — better education for their children and stronger, more stable families.
Lighting the Path to Learning
Thousands of schoolchildren now study under solar-powered light instead of kerosene lamps. With better lighting, school performance has improved, and communities have embraced renewable energy as a way of life.
From Struggle to Success
Through the Ngece Rinjeu Scholarship Fund, students who once faced dropping out of school are now graduates making a difference in their communities — teachers, innovators, and changemakers.
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- Upcoming Training Sessions & Workshops : Stay informed about new courses and enrollment opportunities.
- New Partnerships & Collaborations: Learn how we are expanding our impact through strategic alliances.
- Annual Impact Reports & Achievements : See the tangible results of our efforts in transforming lives.