Mr. Bernard Muindi Kivuva, Treasurer

Mr. Bernard Muindi Kivuva, Head Teacher, Kangundo D.E.B Primary & Visually Impaired School of 1200 pupils has been a teacher for more than 25 years. The success of his school in establishing a wing for blind children and integrated education programs as well as preparing thousands of students who pass the 8th grade exams sets him apart among his peers. Mr. Kivuva’s leadership has led his students year after year championships in sports, choir and other youth development programs.

Bernard’s abilities are attributed to his personal drive to learn and equip himself with tool necessary to serve other people, especially destitute children and those with disabilities. In addition to his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Nairobi, he has a diploma in Educational Management-Kenya Educational Management Institute (Kemi), diploma In Primary School Management-Kenya Institute of Education (K.I.E), Advanced Certificate in Counselling-Dayster University, Certificate in Community Counselling-Dayster University, Certificate in Primary Teacher Education-Eregi Teachers Training College and Certificate in Christian Counselling And Education (Carey Theological College Canada).

His in-depth knowledge and experience have made him a community asset. He serves in Joint Activities Committee-Zonal Level, Joint Activities Committee-District Level and he is the secretary of his church (Africa Brotherhood Church) Development Committee. Mr. Kivuva work with needy children led him to Caring Hearts and Hands of Hope where he serves as treasurer as well as providing guidance and counseling to vulnerable children. The coordinator of CHHH programs in Kangundo/Matungulu region, Bernard’s calling is to serve less fortunate children. He not only supports orphaned children of his relatives but also raises another child his family found left alone.

Bernard and his wife have two children, a daughter and a son.