Abdul Kassim, Co-Founder
Executive Director of KGSA
Abdul has been the Executive Director of KGSA for the last seven years. He continues to be an inspirational leader in his community as he works endlessly to create educational opportunities for the young women of Kibera. He believes that the experience of soccer has the power to bring people together, both male and female, breaking down gender barriers and stereotypes. It is Abdul's hope that KGSA and the community that has been formed around gender equality, will inspire and transcend beyond Kibera, and change the larger Kenyan culture for the future.
Salim Sebit, Co-Founder
Head Soccer Coach of KGSA
Salim has been involved with KGSA since the beginning. He became motivated to do something about the gender inequalities in Kibera when a group of girls came into the restaurant he was working at and began complaining about the lack of schools and other opportunities in Kibera. His frustration turned into action as he gave up his own home to serve as a space for the first school. He started out teaching agriculture and biology and has since become the Head Soccer Coach, and facilitates the Human Rights Club.
Richard Teka
Head Master of School Operations
Richard has been with KGSA since 2006 and is the current principal of the school. He got involved with KGSA because he wanted to help the young women in his community receive an education, as many do not have the opportunity in Kibera. He teaches math and chemistry and founded the Journalism Club in 2008. Richard believes that KGSA is a unique school, in that it is making a difference in everyone's life that is involved with the school, whether you are a teacher or a student. top
Jimiah
Teacher
Jimiah began at KGSA in 2007 and teaches Business Studies, History and facilitates the Scouting Club. She thoroughly enjoys working at KGSA and is constantly inspired by the students and their dedication. top
Byrones Khainga
Teacher
Byrones grew up in Kibera and joined the KGSA staff in 2006 because he wanted to help give back to the community that raised him. He currently teaches Geography, Physics, Literature, and is an assist coach to the soccer team. top
Rahma Achieng
Teacher
Rahma began working at KGSA in 2007 and teaches English, Geography, and History. She joined the school to help provide girls in Kibera with a chance to get an education and to be a support for young females. She works directly with the Drama Club and helps the girls express themselves and their talents outside of the classroom. top
Situma Aggrey
Teacher
Situma has been with KGSA for almost three years now. He met Abdul by chance and found out about the school. Immediately, he was interested and wanted to help. Situma loves KGSA because of the passionate staff and the dedicated students, and the strong relationship between the two of them. He teaches Chemistry, Biology and Business Studies. top
Boniface Mutua
Teacher
Boniface began teaching at KGSA to help change the lives of girls in Kibera by providing them with an education. He teaches physics, math, biology and agriculture and assists with the Journalism Club. top
Claris Akinyi
Teacher
Claris got involved with KGSA as a soccer player while she was still in secondary school. Through the KGSA team, Claris met a number of girls that were enrolled at the school and saw the positive impact the school had on them. Motivated by this, she immediately joined KGSA as a teacher of Mathematics upon finishing school in 2007. top
Musa Rashid
Assistant Headmaster & Teacher
Musa started at KGSA three years ago because he wanted to give back to the community. He teaches English literature and Kiswahili, and is in charge of the Young Muslim Club and Debate Club. He enjoys the cooperation amongst the teachers and students, and is consistently impressed by the motivation of the students to do something positive for themselves and their community. top
William Busire
Teacher
William just started with KGSA in January 2009. He works as the team leader for the micro-finance program and teaches business studies at the school. His motto is "Make what seems difficult, easy - so everyone can get what they want in life." Here at KGSA, we think that is a fantastic motto to live by and work for! top
