Team

THE PErson BEHIND THE WORK

Natasha Murigu is the Founder and Senior Development Communications Consultant, with expertise in shaping how civil society organisations across Kenya and East Africa tell their stories, build audiences, and mobilise funding.

Consulting Focus

• Development Communications Strategy
  Bridging the gap between community voices and funders through clear, evidence-based narratives.

• Impact Storytelling & Narrative Development
  Translating programme outcomes into compelling stories that inspire support and investment.

• Capacity Building
  Training organizations to strengthen storytelling, communications, and visibility for impact.

Expertise Highlights

• 14+ years in nonprofit communications across East Africa
• $5M+ in funding influenced and mobilised
• Digital audience growth: 300 → 11,000+ (Kenya Community Development Foundation); 12,000 → 18,500+ (Instiglio); 0 → 600+ (Inclusion Unfolding – Africa)
• KES 900M+ in institutional funding supported
• 100+ impact stories and 50+ documentaries produced
• Built communications systems, teams, and strategies from the ground up

Career Snapshot

• Founder & Senior Consultant – Nariel Advisory (Current)
• Communications Specialist & Consultant – Inclusion Unfolding – Africa (Current)
• Senior Communications & Fundraising Associate – Instiglio (2025)
• Communications Manager – Kenya Community Development Foundation (2023)
• Senior Communications Officer – Kenya Community Development Foundation (2018)
• Background in Journalism – United States International University – Africa (2012)