Mugure Njendu

Mugure Njendu is a Kenyan architect, urban planner, and green building consultant with over 17 years of experience in the African built environment sector. As the Africa Program Development Consultant at the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN), she leads initiatives on building decarbonization and sustainable urban development across the continent. Njendu is a former president of the Architectural Association of Kenya and serves as a council member of the International Union of Architects (UIA) for Region V (Africa). She has contributed to policy reforms, including Kenya’s Building Decarbonization Roadmap, and advocates for climate action through bioclimatic design and renewable energy solutions.