Bennittes Kipyegon

As Director of Programmes, Regional Strategy and Partnerships at BoyChild Kenya, Bennittes Kipyegon provides strategic leadership in designing and scaling impactful programmes that address drug and substance abuse, mental health, education, and youth empowerment. He leads the organization’s regional partnerships and movement building efforts, ensuring that local knowledge and lived experiences drive systemic change across Kenya and beyond.

Bennittes supports regional and community-led coalitions to engage meaningfully with government, civil society, and development actors in advancing holistic, trauma-informed responses to the challenges facing boys and young people. He plays a key role in coordinating multi-sectoral strategies, capacity strengthening, and programme innovation linking grassroots efforts with national and regional policy agendas.

With a strong background in environmental justice and community development, Bennittes brings over a decade of experience in designing sustainable, inclusive programmes that bridge social equity, health, and environmental protection. He has previously led youth engagement initiatives, reforestation campaigns, and advocacy platforms that promote resilience, rights, and social accountability.

Bennittes is a firm believer in community-led development, equity in service delivery, and intergenerational leadership. He speaks English, Kiswahili, German and several local languages, and is committed to building partnerships that protect, uplift, and transform the lives of boys and youth across Kenya.

“Lasting change begins when communities lead. Our role is not to impose solutions, but to build trust, invest in potential, and walk alongside young people as they reclaim their futures.”
— Bennittes Kipyegon, Director of Programmes, Regional Strategy and Partnerships, BoyChild Kenya