Winnie Otieno

Winnie Otieno is a Kenyan social entrepreneur and community advocate renowned for her transformative work in Mathare, Nairobi. She founded the Women Action Foundation Kenya (formerly Winnie Atieno Foundation Kenya), focusing on education, sanitation, and women’s empowerment. Her initiatives include constructing an ablution block with clean water and a library in Jangwani, offering mentorship and vocational training to young women, and providing health education on non-communicable diseases. Otieno’s efforts have significantly improved the quality of life for marginalized communities in Mathare.