Empowering Social Impact, Innovation & Philanthropy in Africa

About SUNSEP

The Strathmore University Nonprofits, Social Enterprises, and Philanthropy (SUNSEP) Hub is a premier platform dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and ethical leadership in the social impact sector. By bringing together key stakeholders, SUNSEP aims to drive meaningful change through capacity building, research, and sustainable funding.

Our Vision

A Leading Platform for Social Good in Africa.

To empower change agents by fostering innovation, collaboration, and ethical leadership in social impact through capacity-building, research, knowledge sharing and sustainable funding.

We work with nonprofits, social enterprises, and philanthropic organisations to:

  • Strengthen governance and leadership in social impact organisations.
  • Promote research and policy advocacy for sectoral growth.
  • Facilitate financial sustainability through strategic funding models.
  • Encourage cross-sector collaboration and partnerships.

SUNSEP Hub Lead

  • Dr William Murithi

Key Team Members

  • Social Innovation Fund: Dr David Mathuva, Sr Pamela
  • Nonprofits: Dr Ominde, Rosemary
  • Philanthropy: Antony Mbandi, Dr Sivi, Dr Kamau
  • Social Enterprises: Dr Murithi, Peninnah Kanyua, Roseline Lubullellah

Junior Researchers

  • Paul, Kenneth, Robert, Eden, Gladys, Urbanus, Halima

Partners & Collaborators

  • Prof Kolade, Dr Kah, Mr Rapundo, Vincent, Philip

SUNSEP Hub Lead

Join us in transforming lives through social impact and innovation. Whether you’re an organisation seeking capacity-building support, a funder looking for high-impact projects, or a researcher interested in policy advocacy, there’s a place for you at SUNSEP.

Ways to Engage

  • Attend Our Workshops & Training Programs
  • Collaborate on Research & Policy Initiatives
  • Apply for Funding & Innovation Grants
  • Partner with Us to Expand Our Impact

Signup to SUNSEP

Join the SUNSEP Hub community and be the first to receive updates on workshops, research insights, funding opportunities, and impactful collaborations.

Why Sign Up?

  • Get access to training & mentorship programmes
  • Stay informed on upcoming events & networking opportunities
  • Receive funding alerts & partnership opportunities
  • Access thought leadership in social impact, policy, and innovation

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Contact

For more information, reach out to wmurithi@strathmore.edu or call +254 703 034 414.

Pillars

Nonprofits

We support NGOs, Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), and faith-based institutions in achieving their missions by providing leadership development, governance training, and capacity-building support.

Social Enterprises

By leveraging business solutions to address social challenges, we help hybrid and for-profit organisations develop market-driven approaches that balance sustainability with impact.

Philanthropy

SUNSEP strengthens Kenya’s philanthropic ecosystem by supporting high-net-worth individuals, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and community-based giving models.

Social Innovation Fund

This fund provides financial resources, technical support, and networking opportunities to catalyse impactful, sustainable projects across Kenya and beyond.

What we Do

Capacity Building

We offer tailored training and mentorship programs to enhance organisational effectiveness, including:

  • Leadership Development Programmes
  • Executive Mentorship Opportunities
  • Organisational Audits & Governance Support

Research & Knowledge Sharing

SUNSEP is committed to advancing research and knowledge dissemination through:

  • Sector-focused research and case studies
  • Impact assessment and policy development
  • Annual conferences, workshops, webinars, and podcasts

Policy & Advocacy

We drive policy reforms and regulatory improvements by:

  • Conducting policy research & dialogues
  • Engaging with lawmakers and advocacy groups
  • Creating strategic partnerships for legislative impact

Innovation & Funding

To ensure financial sustainability and innovation in social impact, we offer:

  • Impact Investment Training
  • Grant Writing & Donor Engagement Workshops
  • Partnership Development with Impact Investors

Key Achievements

Conferences & Workshops

Organised the first Nonprofits & Social Enterprises Workshop in partnership with the NGO Management Association and PBO Regulatory Authority.

    • 56+ organisations attended
    • KES 285,000 raised in attendance fees

Capacity Building & Research

Executive Program with NGO Management Geneva focusing on NGO and SE management training.

Hosted the Regional Social Entrepreneurship Symposium, with:

  • 86 participants (in-person and online)
  • 9 research papers presented