GNGACHUKI Njenga
@gachukinjenga
Community development professional and educator focused on cooperative impact.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a community development professional and educator with formal degrees in Co-operatives and Community Development and a Master of Community Development from The Co-operative University of Kenya. I combine academic teaching with hands-on community engagement and cooperative sector work.
As a part-time lecturer at CUK-ITVET, I deliver subject-matter lectures, contribute to curriculum development, and provide academic guidance to students while staying current with sector trends. I also work as a business development consultant, helping small ventures scale into retail and wholesale operations.
I have practical experience as a social worker and caregiver for rescued street children, and I have led cooperative education and training programs, script writing and stage production, and gender training workshops. My roles span teaching, training, writing, and community-focused consultancy.
I am committed to ethical, stakeholder-focused service delivery and continuous learning, bringing a blend of academic knowledge, field experience, and practical project leadership to roles that strengthen communities and cooperative enterprises.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TKPart Time Lecturer
The Co-operative University of Kenya
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)
Deliver lectures and curriculum enhancements in community development, provide student guidance, and lead community engagement initiatives to apply theory to practice.
Script Writer & Production Manager
Chipukizi V.O.D Co-operative Society
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years)
Co-founded and served as treasurer, script writer and production manager, directing stage plays and overseeing production logistics.
Co-operative Education Trainer
German Kenyan Cooperative Development
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years)
Delivered cooperative education and training to members and officers, supporting capacity building for cooperative governance and operations.
Business Development Consultant
Zircon Business Consultancy
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years)
Advised and grew small business ventures into retail and wholesale operations, driving business strategy and operational scaling.
Social Worker
Koinonia Community
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Provided caregiving, mentorship, and social support to street-rescued children, coordinating rehabilitation and welfare programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TKThe Co-operative University of Kenya
Master of Community Development, Community Development
2021 - 2022
Activities and societies: Social work, caregiving and mentorship for rescued street children; community engagement.
Completed a Master of Community Development at The Co-operative University of Kenya focusing on community development practice and social work-related activities.
TKThe Co-operative University of Kenya
Bachelor of Co-operatives and Community Development, Co-operatives and Community Development
2016 - 2021
Activities and societies: Teaching, curriculum contribution, writing and training in cooperative and community development topics.
Completed a Bachelor of Co-operatives and Community Development at The Co-operative University of Kenya with emphasis on cooperative education and community development.
Hillcrest High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), General Secondary Education
Attained KCSE at Hillcrest High School.
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