David Wakogi Ndung'u

I am calm under pressure and capable of thinking on my feet, I am also a self motivated, vibrant person who has a passion for bettering wherever I have an opportunity to serve through resilience, diligence and consultation.

• Founded Explore Kenya Inc
• Planted over 3,000 trees
• Founded Environment and Climate Change Volunteers Africa (ECCVA)
• Run for the position of the Member of the County Assembly Kikuyu Ward in 2022 on an independent ticket and emerged third
• Started Explore Kenya Inclusive, a youth organization that helped young Kenyans to travel around Kenya cheaply.
• Started Compass Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers communities in Kenya.
• Managed the best football team in Kikuyu for under 15 called Compass Warriors.
• Authored a book; Homestay Tourism in Africa & its socio-economic benefits.

I have travelled to many countries including Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland, USA, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, etc. These travels have also presented me with an opportunity to learn and gain experience on cultural interactions and better understanding of the people outside my country.

• Date of Birth: 02/02/83
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Marital Status: Separated
• Religion: Christian

• English, C1
• Kiswahili, Advanced
• French, Basic

Awarded by the Government of the Republic of Kenya for the best leadership in the conservation and wise use of Wetlands in Kenya.

• Joshua Isaac Simon, Chief Administrator, Compass Foundation, +254726704520, compassfoundation@gmail.com
• Grace Turanta, Director of Administration, Office of the Governor, Kiambu County, P.O. BOX 100122, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00101, +254270340706, serianfoundation@gmail.com
• Hon. Isaac Mwaura, Government Spokesman, Republic of Kenya, +25472864949, Nairobi, mwauraisa@gmail.com

• Kiambu County Climate Change Committee
• Board Chairman Compass Foundation
• Board Chairman – Environment Committee – TRA

• Worked with the Youth for Change, an organization that educates people of the Civic rights and helps in registering people as voters
• Worked in a project funded by Compassion International as a Tutor for 6th graders where I also taught Creative Arts, Social Studies, English, Religious Studies and Kiswahili
• Served as a Youth Chairman and Secretary in my Church
• Volunteered as a Church School teacher
• Served as a Scout patron in Compass School
• Worked at the Office of the Prime Minister in the Strategic and Delivery Unit
• Worked with Marafiki Community International as its project Manager and the Homestays Expertriate
• Worked for Agape Volunteers Kenya in the same capacity as Marafiki
• Founded Thogoto Residents Association
• IT instructor and Computer bureau