Our Founders
Frankline Ojiambo
Founder & lead, Franky’s Foundation
Frankline Ojiambo is a social entrepreneur and a young change maker from Kenya. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Franky’s Foundation, a nationally recognized organization supporting grassroots and community-based organizations, youth-led initiatives, women groups, disabilities groups and refugee organizations to unlock grants, access funding, and build the capacity needed to scale their impact. He also run a tech hub that incubates and transfers technology skills in digital literacy, electronics repair, and electronic waste recycling to unemployed individuals across Kenya.
In October 2023, Frankline was declared a National Hero of Kenya by the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, during Mashujaa Day (Heroes Day), for his outstanding work in philanthropy and community development.
He is the Winner of the 2021 Entrepreneurship World Cup Kenya, and has received multiple international honors, including:
• Social Founder of the Year Award (India, 2021)
• Stories of Change Competition Winner (UK, 2021)
• IF Social Impact Prize (Germany, 2023)
• Falling Walls Engage Winner (Germany, 2024)
• Judge, Hult Prize Global Finals (2025)
• Judge, KEPSA Awards (2025)
• Science Breakthrough Ambassador (Germany, 2025)
Frankline currently serves as President of the Emerging Leaders Foundation (iLEAD10) and Chairman of Youths for Kenya Association, and is a Board Member at CRSW-Kenya.
Having grown up in Mathare, one of Africa’s largest slums for 25 years, Frankline rose from poverty through ICT training. His life’s mission is to build a just and sustainable future by connecting innovation, opportunity, and equity in underserved communities locally and globally.
Margaret Wangechi Wanjohi
Co-Founder & Lead Trainer, Franky’s Foundation
Margaret Wangechi Wanjohi is a passionate digital development specialist, feminist advocate, and community leader who believes in the power of technology to change lives, especially for disabled women and youth. With over six years of experience, she has dedicated her career to promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, and digital inclusion in underserved communities.
At Franky’s Foundation, where she serves as Co-Founder and Lead Trainer, Margaret has helped train over 2,000 women including Disabled and young people in electronic waste management, digital literacy, and advocacy. Her work blends technology, gender justice, and climate action, helping people launch green businesses, access tech opportunities, and lead change in their own communities.
Beyond her work at Franky’s, Margaret wears many hats:
• She is a Project Manager and Fundraising Officer at LISH AI Labs, driving inclusive digital programs across Kenya.
• She also serves as Vice Chair of the Climate Change Ward Committee in Nakuru County, where she helps shape climate policy from the ground up.
Margaret has played a key role in national and international programs, including leading STEM and online safety training for girls through the African Girl Can Code initiative (ITU and Women’s World Wide Web). She also previously managed mental health and gender-based violence support programs at Jimmia Women Rescue Centre.
Currently pursuing her Master’s in International Development at the University of Edinburgh, Margaret also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Moi University. She is proud to be an alumna of leadership fellowships including YALI and iLEAD, which have shaped her global perspective and deepened her community impact.
