Muthoni Maingi
About Muthoni Maingi
Muthoni Maingi serves as the Country Director at Change.org in Kenya, bringing extensive experience in digital strategy and brand management from her previous roles at Safaricom, Oxfam International, and Airtel Kenya.
Current Role at Change.org
Muthoni Maingi serves as the Country Director at Change.org, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees operations and initiatives aimed at driving social change in Kenya. Her leadership focuses on empowering citizens to advocate for causes that matter to them through digital platforms.
Previous Experience at Oxfam International
Before joining Change.org, Muthoni Maingi worked at Oxfam International as the Head of Digital Strategy from 2017 to 2022. During her tenure, she was a core team member involved in the implementation of Oxfam's 10-year global strategy, contributing to the organization's digital outreach and engagement efforts.
Work History at Safaricom Limited
Muthoni Maingi was employed at Safaricom Limited as a Digital Manager from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she led the digital team during a significant period when Safaricom was recognized as the only African brand profiled on Socialbakers for outstanding digital customer care. She also played a key role in launching the BLAZE brand, which won the Relationship Brand category at the African Excellence Awards.
Educational Background
Muthoni Maingi studied at United States International University - Africa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Squared Online, completing a program in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she attended Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, achieving O and AS Levels from 2000 to 2005.
Early Career and Other Roles
Muthoni Maingi has held various roles in her early career, including Brand Strategist and Client Service at Creative Edge Ltd from 2010 to 2011, and Engagement Manager at Bridge International Academies from 2013 to 2014. She also worked at Airtel Kenya as Manager of Brand Assets, Experiential and Digital from 2014 to 2015, and served as Brand Strategist and Director at Noni Consulting from 2011 to 2014. She was a founding director of the Bloggers Association of Kenya, contributing to the civil society landscape.