Jaki Mathaga

Led institution-wide resource mobilization strategy at Daystar University, strengthening donor relationships and cross-sector partnerships to secure multi-year commitments. Established dashboard systems and monitoring tools to improve fundraising reporting, program performance, and transparency for inclusive education and social justice initiatives.

Founded and led the Pan-African Congress on Autism (PACA) to unite government, civil society, and academia in advancing Afrocentric autism care and inclusion. Positioned autism within Africa’s disability rights agenda and drove planning for future PACA congresses to strengthen regional innovation in diagnosis, education, and intervention.

Founded and led disability-justice initiatives at ADAT Foundation, building parent networks and designing policies, training programs, and inclusive church engagement models to support access to education and healthcare. Designed community-based support systems, including fellowships, access-to-medicine initiatives, and referral pathways, and strengthened inclusion capacity through multi-sector tr

Provided technical policy input to the amendment and development of disability legislation, including provisions contributing to the enacted Persons with Disabilities Act (2025) and the Learners with Disabilities Bill (2023) and Kenyan Sign Language Bill (2023). Coordinated stakeholder and legal drafters consultations, aligning proposals with the UNCRPD and strengthening inclusive education, commu

Mobilized over USD 500,000 to fund inclusive education initiatives, including an autism-friendly classroom and grantmaking through the Family Group Scholarship Program. Produced board and partner reports and communications to improve visibility, accountability, and data-informed decision-making, while coordinating the Family Group Marathon for disability inclusion for two consecutive years.

Led multi-country coordination of the Spread the Love initiative across Kenya and five African nations, managing outreach teams and aligning campaigns with community transformation goals. Delivered social impact programs including scholarships for youth from under-resourced communities and a prison ministry providing legal and healthcare assistance to incarcerated individuals.

Expanded educational access for underserved youth by awarding 231 high school scholarships with a focus on girls in rural tea-growing communities. Supported climate- and gender-responsive resilience by distributing 168,000 energy-saving cookstoves, and strengthened rural economic empowerment through financial literacy programs for 2,000 tea farmers.

Managed resource mobilization functions and supported donor communications and stakeholder engagement in support of university development efforts. Contributed to program administration and reporting to strengthen organizational operations and cross-cultural delivery.

Pursuing a Doctor of Global Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.

Completed a Master of Justice & Advocacy at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Natal in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Completed certificates in fundraising management (major gifts and capital campaign preparation) at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Completed a Master of Public Administration at the University of Nottingham in Nottingham, UK.

Completed a Bachelor of Education at Maseno University in Kenya, later transferring credits and changing degree to a Bachelor of Arts.

Completed a German language certificate at the intermediate level with the Goethe-Institut in Kenya.

Completed high school education at Loreto High School in Limuru, Kenya.