Nyawira Wahito

Nyawira Wahito is a Kenyan feminist dedicated to nurturing the leadership, voice, and personal transformation of girls and young women, particularly in rural communities. With nearly 13 years of experience in feminist organizing, she has worked extensively with grassroots movements, centering the lived realities, dreams, and power of girls in both programming and advocacy.

Her leadership is rooted in the belief that when girls are given space to dream, ideate, and take up space, they not only transform their own lives but also reimagine the systems and structures around them. A proud alumna of the Resource Center for Women and Girls (RCWG)’s Girls’ Empowerment Retreats, Nyawira credits the experience with igniting her political consciousness, teaching her how to use her voice, build confidence, and make informed, values-aligned choices. Nyawira remains unwavering in her commitment to creating spaces where girls can question, imagine, and lead boldly. Her work is a living testament to the transformative power of feminist mentorship, solidarity, and community. Today, she serves as Executive Director of RCWG, where she leads a vibrant team of young feminist leaders walking alongside girls as they rediscover their power.

Nyawira is a vocal advocate for centering girls in all areas of development, particularly in philanthropy. She regularly engages with funders to share insights from her work and to champion approaches that fund girls differently meeting them where they are, and on their own terms. This perspective is not only theoretical but deeply embedded in her day-to-day practice. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Security, Leadership and Society from King’s College London and a Bachelor’s in Sociology and Philosophy from the University of Nairobi. Nyawira is an alumna of the African Leadership Centre Scholar’s Program and serves as one of the Guiding Sisters on the Board of Equality Vanguard.