Ruth Nzembi

Program Officer, Land and Environmental Justice Initiative, Kenya

Nzembi is the Program Officer, Land and Environmental Justice Initiative. She has extensive experience in research, stakeholder coordination, capacity building and program coordination. Nzembi has played key roles in various organizations where she contributed to enhancing natural resources governance, advocating for human rights and empowering marginalized communities. Prior to joining Namati, she worked at the Strathmore Extractives Industry Centre. She has authored and co-authored reports and chapters on Decarbonization, Circular Economy, Just Energy Transition and Access to Justice.

Nzembi is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Project Management. She enjoys hiking, being outdoors and baking.