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Birth & Early Life

Born and raised in the Mt. Elgon region spanning Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties. She is married to Eng. Kapkory and blessed with three children.

Education

Diploma in Marketing, Bachelor's in Business Management (HRM) with First Class Honours, Master's in Project Planning & Management. PhD in Monitoring & Evaluation.

Career & Public Service

Career began in banking, gaining leadership and community engagement experience before transitioning into public service to drive positive social transformation.

Inspiration

The 2005–2007 SLDF insurgency in Mt. Elgon claimed lives and displaced thousands. Having personally lost three sisters who left young children, she understood the urgent need for sustainable child support systems.

Mission & Commitment

Philomenah founded FLA–Kenya to restore hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable children, women, and families — believing every child deserves a safe environment and a future filled with hope.

Background

Ruby Cherop Cheromoi is an architectural designer, entrepreneur, and emerging leader passionate about creating meaningful social impact through design, business, and community engagement. Her work is driven by a belief that architecture extends beyond buildings—it has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for future generations.

Birth & Early Life

Born in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, and raised in Nairobi, Ruby's journey has been shaped by exposure to diverse communities and the challenges faced by rapidly growing urban and rural populations. These experiences sparked an early interest in the built environment and the role thoughtful design can play in addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Education

Born in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, and raised in Nairobi, Ruby's journey has been shaped by exposure to diverse communities and the challenges faced by rapidly growing urban and rural populations. These experiences sparked an early interest in the built environment and the role thoughtful design can play in addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Throughout her academic journey, Ruby demonstrated a commitment to leadership and service. She served as a prefect during her high school years and later took on student leadership responsibilities at the University of Nairobi through the Architecture Students Association (ASA) where she served as the Vice President. In these roles, she championed student welfare, professional development, and community engagement initiatives within the architectural fraternity.

Career & Public Service

Ruby's passion for community development is evident in her involvement in various social initiatives. While in high school, she volunteered as a mentor with Maji Mazuri, supporting,encouraging and mentoring young people within the community. She has also contributed her architectural skills to social-impact projects, including the design of a stadium for a children's home, demonstrating her commitment to creating spaces that support learning, recreation, and community well-being.

As a university student leader, Ruby organized and led the first charity run hosted by the Architecture Students Association at the University of Nairobi, bringing together students and stakeholders around a shared cause. Recognizing the growing need for conversations around student wellbeing, she also founded and hosted a mental health awareness podcast for architecture students, creating a platform for dialogue, support, and advocacy within a demanding academic environments.

Beyond architecture, Ruby is deeply interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, communications, and leadership. She believes that solving society's most pressing challenges requires collaboration across disciplines and sectors, and she continuously seeks opportunities to bridge these fields through her work.

Vision

Her long-term vision is to leverage architecture, business, and innovation to create lasting social impact, particularly in the areas of affordable housing, sustainable development, youth empowerment, and community transformation. Through her professional and personal endeavors, Ruby remains committed to designing not only spaces, but also opportunities for people and communities to thrive.

Birth & Early Life

Rev. Fr. Evans Wamalwa Wakhongola was born and raised in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. Growing up in a low-income family, he experienced firsthand the challenges that many children from disadvantaged backgrounds face in accessing quality education. Financial hardship often threatened his academic journey, and like many of his peers, he lived with the constant uncertainty of school fee arrears.

At one point, Fr. Evans was forced to leave school for more than six months after being sent home due to unpaid fees. During this period, he undertook casual work to raise funds for his education. His experience reflected the reality of many children in rural communities, where poverty forces students to abandon their studies in search of work to support themselves and their families. While some eventually return to school, many never get the opportunity.

Rather than discouraging him, these challenges strengthened his determination and inspired a lifelong commitment to ensuring that no child’s potential is limited by their family’s economic circumstances. His personal struggles became the foundation of his passion for educational empowerment and social justice.

Career & Public Service

Fr. Evans also credits his childhood experiences with shaping his vocation to the priesthood. The encouragement and support he received from priests and religious brothers during his high school and college years inspired him to pursue a life of service through the Catholic Church. As a priest, he has dedicated himself to mentoring young people and creating opportunities for vulnerable students through educational support, guidance, and community outreach.

Vision

His shared vision with founder Philomenah Bineah-Kapkory, rooted in their common experiences of educational hardship, led to a collaborative commitment to supporting vulnerable children. Together, they transformed their personal experiences into a mission of hope and opportunity for children facing similar challenges.

Education

Fr. Evans holds a Degree in Philosophy from the Pontifical Urban University (Urbaniana) in Rome, an Ecclesiastical Degree in Theology, and a Master’s Degree in Theology with a specialization in Anthropology from the Divine Word School of Theology in Tagaytay, Philippines. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Chaplaincy at Grace School of Theology in Boston, USA.

As a missionary Catholic priest, Fr. Evans served in the Philippines for eight years (2016–2024), where he worked closely with diverse communities and gained valuable experience in pastoral care, education, and social development. Upon returning to Kenya, he continued to channel his personal experiences and international exposure into grassroots initiatives that support and empower needy students and vulnerable families. His work remains guided by a deep belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating lasting social change.