Program Manager
Lenah Nduku Gideon is an accomplished program strategist and development practitioner based in Kenya, with over a decade of experience advancing community-driven solutions across East and Southern Africa. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to shifting power to local leaders, strengthening social impact organisations, and improving outcomes in women’s economic empowerment, education, child safeguarding, and community health.
At Partners for Equity (PFE), Lenah plays a pivotal role in shaping and stewarding the Local Leaders Portfolio, working closely with high-impact, locally rooted organisations to strengthen their systems, scale their impact, and deepen their influence within their communities.
Before joining PFE, Lenah served as a Program Manager at Porticus, overseeing a diverse portfolio of partners and initiatives across East and Southern Africa. In her earlier career, she held multiple roles within the United Nations system, at UN Women Regional Office (ESARO) and UNDP Kenya, where she contributed to regional programming, partner capacity strengthening, and thematic initiatives related to gender equality and sustainable development.
Lenah holds a Master’s Degree in Commerce from Strathmore University in Kenya and is an Ashoka Fellow.