Our Team
Meet Kelvin and Samantha Mbiru, the founders of Hadithi. Their story began when Samantha came to Kenya on a mission trip, an unexpected meeting that sparked both a deep connection and a shared passion for ministry. Over the past few years, they’ve supported and served alongside other ministries, but felt God stirring their hearts to begin something new. It was clear from the beginning that their story was no accident, it was the first of many that would inspire Hadithi. Now living in Nairobi, they’re excited to follow where God leads and continue living out their love for people, stories, and meaningful ministry.
The Founders
WHO WE ARE
Board Members
Meet the members of our board. This board was deeply thought out to include people with a variety of professions, ages and, experience with/ in Kenya.
Samantha Mbiru
President
Samantha graduated college early to follow her dream of traveling and just months later, she came to Kenya on a mission trip. She had no idea she would fall in love with the country (and Kelvin). Two years later, she now calls Kenya home.
Kelvin Mbiru
Vice President
Kelvin is an artist and carpenter. He grew up in Nairobi and has been involved with ministry work since 2022. Since then, he has had a passion to help his community across Kenya, from Nairobi to his ancestral land in western Kenya.
Sandy Pressman
Treasurer
Sandy is a retired EMT residing in Salem, Oregon. She has came to Kenya on mission trips and supported many of our sister ministires.
Paul Amakobe
Board Member
Paul runs one of our sister ministries, Amati Children's Centre. He cares for many vulnerable children in western Kenya. He also owners a automotive shop in Ruaka, Kenya. He has a wife and 2 beautiful children, Vivian and Elvis.
David Pressman
Board Member
David is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Oregon. He plans to visit Kenya in 2025 and has had a passion to donate and help children in Kenya.
Jodessy Mbatha
Secretary
Jodessy is the secretary of Mercy Nairobi Church. She is actively involved in youth ministry and has a passion for bringing people to Christ.
Keith Krumm
Board Member
Keith worked for Boeing as an engineer for 40 years after earning his degree from the University of Washington. Today, he shares his passion for space exploration as a Solar System Ambassador with NASA and resides in Woodinville with his wife, Trish.
Charity Ayiemba
Advisor
Charity works for the Kenyan government as a County Agricultural Officer. She is a mother of two beautiful daughters and resides in Kisumu Kenya. She stays closely connected to our work in western Kenya.