📘 About Us
East Africa Effective Altruism (EAEA) is a growing, community-driven initiative dedicated to advancing the principles of Effective Altruism in the East African region. We bring together local leadership, evidence-based thinking, and ethical commitment to maximize impact in a complex world.
EAEA was initially launched by Umoja Greenlands—an East African-based organisation focused on regenerative ecosystems, compassionate governance, and plant-based resilience—but is intended to grow into an independent, inclusive hub for anyone interested in exploring and applying EA ideas in an East African context. Our aim is to provide a neutral, collaborative space where people from diverse backgrounds can connect, learn, and take high-impact action.
🌀 How We’re Organized
EAEA is coordinated through a self-organizing structure inspired by Holacracy, with a central governance team called the Effective Altruism Circle.
This Circle defines core strategy, learning priorities, and collaboration mechanisms for building EA literacy and aligned action in East Africa.
🎯 Our Roles
🌍 EA Regional Developer
Builds and grows an inclusive, impactful EA community across East Africa.
Team: Walter Warindu, Kiggundu Ronald Reagan, Margaret Wainaina, Peter Mjomba, Christabel Gacheri Chomba, Charity Ndanu, Asio Deborah Gracious, Asiimwe Mariam, Mafabi Eric, Janet Namutebi
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🧠 EA Coach (Internal Educator)
Leads internal EA trainings, one-on-one coaching, and alignment of educational tools.
Team: Kiggundu Ronald Reagan, Peter Mjomba, Christabel Gacheri Chomba, David Veldran
🎭 EA Apprentice
Learners supporting operational, reflective, and educational efforts while developing EA capacity.
Team: Walter Warindu, OKWAIRWOTH Saviour, Asiimwe Mariam, Letoluo Solomon, Nakyanzi Kezia, Nanyombi Josephine
🫂 Additional Roles
Effective Altruism Facilitator: Manveer Singh
Effective Purpose Coach: Amy Zhou
Circle Leads: Sorin Ionescu, Asiimwe Mariam
Secretary: Walter Warindu
👥 Our Team
Below are some of the dedicated individuals behind East Africa Effective Altruism. Each brings a unique background and shared commitment to doing the most good in ways that honor local realities and global interdependence.
🌟 Nanyombi Josephine
Nanyombi Josephine is the CEO of Umoja Greenlands and the visionary founder of the Jos Harmony and Inspiration Mission (JHIM) Foundation. From surviving abandonment and starvation as a child on the streets of Uganda, she rose to become a leading voice in regenerative community development, girls' empowerment, and compassionate governance. Her life journey—from collecting discarded leftovers to feeding and educating others—is a living testimony to courage, faith, and impact. Today, she mentors youth, supports women’s leadership, and builds systems of care across East Africa.
👨🏽💻 Walter Warindu Beti
Walter Warindu Beti is a 19-year-old Kenyan student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, with a strong and growing interest in the ethical frontiers of Artificial Intelligence. His academic and personal journey is deeply motivated by questions around how AI will shape the future of society—both its enormous promise and its potential risks. Walter is passionate about ensuring that this powerful technology is developed and used responsibly, especially in regions like East Africa that are often left out of global innovation conversations. Motivated by a drive to contribute to a more sustainable, tech-conscious society, Walter joined Umoja Greenlands to learn alongside changemakers working at the intersection of community, environment, and systems thinking. As a member of the Effective Altruism Circle, he brings a unique lens that blends emerging technology with values of equity, compassion, and long-term resilience. Through this platform, Walter hopes to grow intellectually, collaborate with visionary peers, and help shape solutions that serve both people and planet.
🌱 Nakyanzi Kezia
Nakyanzi Kezia is a dynamic community leader, plant-based advocate, and permaculture educator serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Umoja Greenlands. With roots in youth activism and a passion for food justice, she leads transformative initiatives that empower women and youth through regenerative agriculture, ethical nutrition, and animal protection. Kezia is the founder of Kick Meat Off the Plates, an East Africa-based campaign promoting plant-based living for health, sustainability, and compassion. She also co-founded the Grain and Grace Foundation, supporting grassroots food sovereignty and community resilience. Her leadership embodies Umoja’s mission of unity through care for people, animals, and the Earth.
🧭 Letoluo Solomon Nkoiboo
Letoluo Solomon Nkoiboo is a systems thinker and the Chief Strategic Officer at Umoja Greenlands, where he supports long-term planning, cross-team coherence, and regional alignment. Grounded in the cultural wisdom of the Maasai community in Kenya, Solomon brings a unique perspective to Effective Altruism—combining local knowledge, ecological awareness, and a collaborative mindset. As a member of the EA Circle, he helps assess long-range opportunities and ensures that high-impact initiatives stay rooted in both global logic and local values. He is also an EA Apprentice, exploring ethical impact from a culturally attuned lens.
💧 Okwairwoth Saviour
Okwairwoth Saviour is a grassroots innovator and systems-oriented leader from Nguthe Village, Uganda. With a background rooted in lived experience of water scarcity, he led the design and implementation of the Nguthe Spring Water System—an affordable, chemical-free solution now benefiting over 1,000 people. His exceptional leadership, integrity, and impact-focused mindset earned him the role of Chief of Staff at Umoja Greenlands. As an EA Apprentice, he brings a grounded, practical lens to effective altruism—focused on ethical development, local empowerment, and scalable solutions to real-world suffering.
🧠 Peter M. Mjomba
Peter Mjomba is a psychologist, mental health advocate, and regional EA leader based in coastal Kenya. He brings over three years of grassroots experience through his Mental Health and Educational Support Initiative, which offers support to underserved communities in Mombasa. A passionate believer in evidence-based social change, Peter merges psychological insight with effective altruism principles to advance scalable solutions for well-being and community empowerment. His work emphasizes ethical leadership, inclusive outreach, and building a locally rooted EA ecosystem in East Africa.
David Veldran
David Veldran is a PhD student in Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on moral and political philosophy. A former student of Peter Singer at Princeton University, David brings deep academic training and a strong personal commitment to Effective Altruism. He is passionate about bridging rigorous ethical reasoning with real-world impact on issues such as global poverty, animal welfare, and longtermism. David supports our efforts through coaching, teaching, and strategic reflection grounded in EA principles.
Sorin Ionescu
Sorin Ionescu is a systems thinker, AI ethics specialist, and activist committed to reducing suffering and fostering resilient, compassionate communities. With a background as a software engineer focused on artificial intelligence and formal training in AI ethics and its societal implications, Sorin brings critical insight into the intersection of technology and moral responsibility. He co-founded Umoja Greenlands and the Plant-Based Transition Coalition, where he applies Effective Altruism principles through self-organizing systems, movement ecology, and locally grounded action. His perspective is informed by deep engagement with works like Superintelligence, The Precipice, and Atlas of AI, bridging philosophical rigor with practical transformation.