About Us
"Silence encourages the tormentor, we believe in speaking loudly."
Wanjiku Talks Queer (WTQ) is a queer-led platform amplifying LGBTQ+ stories and voices in Kenya. We believe storytelling is a powerful tool for visibility, connection, and change.
Through dialogue, advocacy, and community engagement, we explore the social, cultural, and legal realities shaping queer lives.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To amplify the voices and stories of Kenya's LGBTQ+ community through storytelling, education, and advocacy. We create inclusive spaces where queer experiences are shared, celebrated, and transformed into powerful catalysts for understanding, equality, and social change.
Vision
A future where LGBTQ+ people in Kenya and beyond are respected, empowered, and able to live openly and safely. Where queer voices are heard, diversity is celebrated, and equality and justice are realities for all.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Voice
Amplifying the stories and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people.
Community
Creating spaces where queer individuals can connect, belong, and support one another.
Advocacy
Challenging harmful narratives and advocating for dignity, equality, and rights.
Authenticity
Celebrating people living openly and truthfully as themselves.
Justice
Working toward a society where LGBTQ+ people are treated with fairness and respect.
The people behind the work
Meet the team
Our work is driven by a passionate team of advocates, storytellers, and community organizers committed to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in Kenya.
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Journalist and lawyer leading WTQ's media, storytelling, and human rights advocacy work in Kenya, with a focus on community impact and visibility.
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A feminist and social justice advocate focused on safe spaces, queer rights, and inclusive policy, especially for marginalized communities and grassroots change.
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Development economist and community advocate focused on dialogue, wellbeing, and collective healing through grounded community work and shared learning.
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Writer, poet, and political scientist creating space for honest and authentic expression through words, shared conversation, and thoughtful reflection.
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Kenyan writer and storyteller grounded in curiosity, empathy, and honest conversation that invites reflection, care, and deeper listening.
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Oversees planning, budgeting, and compliance for responsible resource management across the organization and its programmes.
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Author and publisher using writing to promote growth, confidence, and LGBTQ awareness through accessible storytelling and public conversation.
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Teacher, citizen journalist, and queer WHRD bringing warmth, art, poetry, and steady care to WTQ's storytelling work.
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Keeps WTQ running smoothly while supporting event coordination, planning, and day-to-day admin work behind the scenes.
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Law student and human rights defender focused on LGBTQ+ equality, protection, and access to justice through research and advocacy.
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Supports WTQ's social media and psychosocial care work with a thoughtful and grounded approach to care and connection.
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Journalist and communicator amplifying grassroots African voices and stories with clarity, care, and strong editorial instinct.
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Supports project coordination and research across WTQ's work, helping projects stay organized, responsive, and community-focused.
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Digital librarian and creative centering queer voices, visibility, dialogue, and accessible community knowledge across WTQ's platforms.
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Muthoni N. is a writer, researcher, and storyteller whose work explores mental health, self-discovery, and womanhood. As the Storytelling/Journalism Board Member at Wanjiku Talks Queer, she shapes narrative strategy to amplify queer voices, center lived experiences, and challenge stigma. Through her writing and advocacy, she is committed to using storytelling as a tool for healing, visibility, and social change.
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