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Education
Skills
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Lawrence Kiprotich Ng'eno

Lawrence Kiprotich Ng'eno

Founder/Innovator
Nairobi

Summary

Purpose-driven founder and social innovator dedicated to advancing youth mental wellness and community empowerment. Architect of Zurispace, a pioneering digital platform that provides young individuals with accessible, stigma-free support to affirm, connect, and transform their mental health journeys. Leverages a robust background in finance alongside ongoing professional certifications in mental health and leadership, integrating strategic problem-solving and innovative thinking with values-based leadership to foster sustainable impact. Committed to creating meaningful change by empowering the next generation through transformative resources and support systems.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Online Learner (Entrepreneurship & Leadership Trac

Alison (Online Learning Platform)
08.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated and responsible, with a strong commitment to personal growth and continuous learning.
  • Clear communicator — able to express ideas effectively in both written and verbal forms.
  • Adaptable and quick to learn, with the ability to adjust to new environments, tools, and challenges.
  • Collaborative mindset — experienced in working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Supportive team player, contributing encouragement and guidance to peers when needed.

Volunteer

Zurispace (Personal Project / Community Initiative)
10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborating with peers to design and build Zurispace, a community-based mental health, and well-being platform.
  • Contributing to research, planning, and strategy for app features, including affirmations, community support, and therapy integration.
  • Assisting with branding, content development, and community engagement to shape the project’s identity.
  • Demonstrating adaptability, teamwork, and problem-solving while learning about startup development and digital innovation.
  • Volunteering time to create a supportive space that encourages mindset, healing, growth, and connection.

Founder & Innovator

Zurispace
2024 - Current

Initiated the development of Zurispace, a mental well-being platform aimed at fostering community, affirmations, and access to support.

Identified gaps in mental health and well-being support, and began designing innovative, community-driven solutions to address these needs.

Coordinated early-stage planning and collaborations, engaging peers and potential partners to shape the platform’s direction and impact.

Drafted the organization’s mission and vision statements, laying the foundation for a clear sense of purpose and alignment as the idea grows.

✅ Actively leading the pre-launch phase, including conceptualization, strategy building, and preparing for formal registration, and MVP development.

Founder & Innovator

Zurispace
01.2024 - Current
  • Leading the development of a mental wellness platform tailored to African youth, integrating affirmations, supportive communities, and access to professional therapy.
  • Driving product vision, early MVP development, and engagement with potential partners and collaborators.
  • Championing a movement that normalizes mental wellness and reduces stigma in Kenya and Africa.

Finance Attaché

Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Worked in financial operations across the cash office, expenditure, billing, and cost management departments.
  • Gained practical skills in financial analysis, accountability, and operational efficiency in a large public institution.

Elections Clerk

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Supported Kenya’s general and repeat presidential elections, ensuring transparent processes and efficient service delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option

University of Nairobi
01.2026

Skills

Leadership in social innovation

Certification

Overcoming Social Anxiety: Empowerment for Authentic Connections

References

  • Allan Muikia Co-founder | Zurispace (Ful Stack Engineer)

📞 +254 728776429  

📧 muikia.a@gmail.com  

Professional relationship: Business Partner & Co-Founder at Zurispace 

  • Stephen Waweru Co-founder | Zurispace (Technical Lead)

📞 +254 796432499  

📧 tutt.waweru040@gmail.com 

 Professional relationship: Business Partner & Co-Founder at Zurispace  

  • Dorine Chepngetich

Accountant | [Cerapack Products Limited]  

📞 +254 725201353 

 📧 dorinechepngetich98@gmail.com

  Professional relationship: Professional Reference

Interests

Reading, Traveling, Basketball, Swimming, Social Networking

Accomplishments

  • Initiated the concept and early-stage development of Zurispace, a hybrid social platform focused on mental health and personal growth.
  • Built community connections and facilitated early user feedback sessions to shape Zurispace’s features.
  • Contributed to volunteer projects in Nairobi, supporting community-driven initiatives and teamwork.
  • Self-directed learner in leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship through continuous online learning and peer collaboration.

Software

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Basic familiarity with low-code/no-code tools (eg, Webflow, Notion, Lovabledev)

Canva (basic design & presentations)

Timeline

Online Learner (Entrepreneurship & Leadership Trac

Alison (Online Learning Platform)
08.2025 - Current

Volunteer

Zurispace (Personal Project / Community Initiative)
10.2024 - Current

Founder & Innovator

Zurispace
01.2024 - Current

Finance Attaché

Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018

Elections Clerk

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
01.2017 - 01.2017

Founder & Innovator

Zurispace
2024 - Current

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option

University of Nairobi
Lawrence Kiprotich Ng'enoFounder/Innovator