A Productive Lunch Hour Club for Confident Speakers and Leaders.

President

Mary Njonge serves as Club President, bringing a wealth of leadership experience drawn from various roles held across different spheres, not limited to the club alone. This broad exposure has equipped her with the skills and confidence to lead effectively and handle responsibility with ease. In this role, Mary is committed to fostering an environment where members can build their communication and leadership skills with confidence and purpose, guiding the club through a term defined by growth, collaboration, and shared achievement.

VP Education

Coach

Jyoti Pandey is the VP Education - someone who's spent years coaching people to unlock their potential, and now brings that same passion right into the club. For Jyoti, this role is personal. She loves walking alongside members, helping them see strengths they didn't know they had, and guiding them forward at their own pace. This year, she's excited to help members move closer to becoming the speakers and leaders they're capable of being.

VP Membership

Linda Ojuka serves as VP Membership, bringing a strong focus on building genuine connections with both new and existing members. She is attentive to each member's experience, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed, valued, and engaged from their very first visit. In this role, Linda is committed to strengthening the club's sense of community and supporting steady, sustainable membership growth. She looks forward to fostering an environment where members feel a true sense of belonging throughout the term.

VP Public Relations

Machine Learning Engineer

Abdullahi is the VP Public Relations - someone who's spent real time in the social media and tech world, and knows exactly what makes content click with people. He's bringing that sharp instinct to give the club's online presence a fresh, engaging edge. For Abdullahi, it's not just about visibility - it's about connection. He wants people to actually feel something when they see the club's posts, not just scroll past them. This year, he's excited to experiment, refresh how the club shares its story, and get more people genuinely interested in what's happening inside the club.

Secretary

Teresa Ongaro serves as Secretary, bringing extensive administrative experience from international roles held throughout her career to the management of club records and documentation. She ensures that meeting minutes, correspondence, and official communications are handled accurately and efficiently. In this role, Teresa is committed to maintaining the structure and organization that support the club's smooth operation, applying her global administrative experience to keep the club well-organized and effective throughout the term.

Treasurer

William Njoroge takes on the role of Treasurer, drawing on years of hands-on business experience and a sharp understanding of finance to keep the club's accounts in order. Having managed money across different ventures, he values accuracy, accountability, and clear records. What excites William about this role is making sure every shilling is accounted for and members can trust the numbers behind the scenes. Throughout the term, he's focused on keeping the club's finances transparent and well-managed.

Sergeant at Arms

Victor Ireri serves as Sergeant at Arms, bringing a strong sense of organization and attention to detail to the role. Drawing on his professional background, he ensures that meeting venues are properly set up, equipment is in order, and sessions run on schedule. In this role, Victor is committed to upholding the standards and protocol that contribute to a professional meeting environment. He looks forward to applying his expertise to ensure every session is well-coordinated and runs smoothly throughout the term.

District 114 Director

Margaret Njoroge, DTM, is the current District 114 Director, leading with vision and a deep commitment to the growth of every member and club within the district. As the former Program Quality Director (PQD), she championed member growth and impactful learning, keeping quality education at the heart of the district's programs. A Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and former Club Growth Director, Margaret brings a wealth of leadership experience in building strong, thriving clubs. She is committed to delivering meaningful events that inspire and engage members while advancing the core pillars of communication, leadership, and global connection. As she steps into this role for 2026–2027, Margaret looks forward to working alongside members and leaders across the district to create a year of growth, connection, and meaningful achievement.

Immediate Past President

Esmie Manda is the current Area 13 Director, leading with enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the growth of clubs within her area. As the immediate past President of Nairobi Toastmasters, she played a key role in steering the club through a successful term, strengthening its programs and supporting members in their personal growth journeys. With her hands-on experience in club leadership, Esmie brings practical insight and a deep understanding of what it takes to build a thriving club. She is committed to supporting club officers and members across Area 13, fostering collaboration, and ensuring every club receives the guidance needed to achieve Distinguished status. As she takes on this new role, Esmie looks forward to working closely with the clubs in her area to create a year marked by growth, support, and meaningful progress for every member.

President

Mary Njonge serves as Club President, bringing a wealth of leadership experience drawn from various roles held across different spheres, not limited to the club alone. This broad exposure has equipped her with the skills and confidence to lead effectively and handle responsibility with ease. In this role, Mary is committed to fostering an environment where members can build their communication and leadership skills with confidence and purpose, guiding the club through a term defined by growth, collaboration, and shared achievement.

VP Education

Coach

Jyoti Pandey is the VP Education - someone who's spent years coaching people to unlock their potential, and now brings that same passion right into the club. For Jyoti, this role is personal. She loves walking alongside members, helping them see strengths they didn't know they had, and guiding them forward at their own pace. This year, she's excited to help members move closer to becoming the speakers and leaders they're capable of being.

VP Membership

Linda Ojuka serves as VP Membership, bringing a strong focus on building genuine connections with both new and existing members. She is attentive to each member's experience, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed, valued, and engaged from their very first visit. In this role, Linda is committed to strengthening the club's sense of community and supporting steady, sustainable membership growth. She looks forward to fostering an environment where members feel a true sense of belonging throughout the term.

VP Public Relations

Machine Learning Engineer

Abdullahi is the VP Public Relations - someone who's spent real time in the social media and tech world, and knows exactly what makes content click with people. He's bringing that sharp instinct to give the club's online presence a fresh, engaging edge. For Abdullahi, it's not just about visibility - it's about connection. He wants people to actually feel something when they see the club's posts, not just scroll past them. This year, he's excited to experiment, refresh how the club shares its story, and get more people genuinely interested in what's happening inside the club.

Secretary

Teresa Ongaro serves as Secretary, bringing extensive administrative experience from international roles held throughout her career to the management of club records and documentation. She ensures that meeting minutes, correspondence, and official communications are handled accurately and efficiently. In this role, Teresa is committed to maintaining the structure and organization that support the club's smooth operation, applying her global administrative experience to keep the club well-organized and effective throughout the term.

Treasurer

William Njoroge takes on the role of Treasurer, drawing on years of hands-on business experience and a sharp understanding of finance to keep the club's accounts in order. Having managed money across different ventures, he values accuracy, accountability, and clear records. What excites William about this role is making sure every shilling is accounted for and members can trust the numbers behind the scenes. Throughout the term, he's focused on keeping the club's finances transparent and well-managed.

Sergeant at Arms

Victor Ireri serves as Sergeant at Arms, bringing a strong sense of organization and attention to detail to the role. Drawing on his professional background, he ensures that meeting venues are properly set up, equipment is in order, and sessions run on schedule. In this role, Victor is committed to upholding the standards and protocol that contribute to a professional meeting environment. He looks forward to applying his expertise to ensure every session is well-coordinated and runs smoothly throughout the term.

District 114 Director

Margaret Njoroge, DTM, is the current District 114 Director, leading with vision and a deep commitment to the growth of every member and club within the district. As the former Program Quality Director (PQD), she championed member growth and impactful learning, keeping quality education at the heart of the district's programs. A Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and former Club Growth Director, Margaret brings a wealth of leadership experience in building strong, thriving clubs. She is committed to delivering meaningful events that inspire and engage members while advancing the core pillars of communication, leadership, and global connection. As she steps into this role for 2026–2027, Margaret looks forward to working alongside members and leaders across the district to create a year of growth, connection, and meaningful achievement.

Immediate Past President

Esmie Manda is the current Area 13 Director, leading with enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the growth of clubs within her area. As the immediate past President of Nairobi Toastmasters, she played a key role in steering the club through a successful term, strengthening its programs and supporting members in their personal growth journeys. With her hands-on experience in club leadership, Esmie brings practical insight and a deep understanding of what it takes to build a thriving club. She is committed to supporting club officers and members across Area 13, fostering collaboration, and ensuring every club receives the guidance needed to achieve Distinguished status. As she takes on this new role, Esmie looks forward to working closely with the clubs in her area to create a year marked by growth, support, and meaningful progress for every member.