NETWORK OF PEER TRAINERS – Motivation Africa

Network of Motivation Peer Trainers

Our Network of Motivation Peer Trainers(MPTs) brings together people with lived experience of spinal cord injury who use their knowledge, skills and personal experiences to support others on their journey after injury.

A spinal cord injury can bring significant changes, and the journey of rehabilitation and adjusting to a new way of life does not end when someone leaves hospital. Peer Trainers understand this journey because they have lived it themselves. Through shared experiences, practical knowledge and one-to-one support, they provide encouragement, information and guidance to people with spinal cord injuries, as well as their families and caregivers.

Our Peer Trainers are trained to support individuals in areas such as health and wellbeing, independent living, mobility, rights, relationships and participation in their communities. By connecting with someone who has faced similar challenges and found ways to move forward, people with spinal cord injuries can see what is possible and gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their own lives.

Together, this network is helping ensure that no one has to navigate life after a spinal cord injury alone.

Catherine has lived with disability for the last 17years and is currently the Project Coordinator for the network of peer trainers in Kenya. She is a business woman and a mother.

Catherine Kimani

MPT- Kenya

Catherine has lived with disability for the last 17years and is currently the Project Coordinator for the network of peer trainers in Kenya. She is a business woman and a mother.

Caroline is a spina bifida warrior. She is a basketball player and a leader. She believes that anything is possible and disability should not stop you.

Caroline Wanjira

MPT- Kenya

Caroline is a spina bifida warrior. She is a basketball player and a leader. She believes that anything is possible and disability should not stop you.

Anthony has been a wheelchair user for the past 8 years. He is a successful business man and a proud father of 3. He believes that a postive mindset is the key to success.

Anthony Njoroge

MPT- Kenya

Anthony has been a wheelchair user for the past 8 years. He is a successful business man and a proud father of 3. He believes that a postive mindset is the key to success.

James is a SCI survivor and a proud father of 1. He is a business man who doesn’t let his disability stop him from achieving his goals.

James Muhia

MPT-KENYA

James is a SCI survivor and a proud father of 1. He is a business man who doesn’t let his disability stop him from achieving his goals.

Mercy Nduati has a passion for sports and is a hardworking farmer. She is dedicated to community work and sits as a Board member in various community high schools.

Mercy Nduati

MPT-KENYA

Mercy Nduati has a passion for sports and is a hardworking farmer. She is dedicated to community work and sits as a Board member in various community high schools.

David has been living with a disability for 8 years. He is a successful business man and a proud father of 3.

David Macharia

MPT-KENYA

David has been living with a disability for 8 years. He is a successful business man and a proud father of 3.

Alex believes that dreams are still valid, barriers can be challenged, and independence is empowering. Alex believes in deserving opportunities, recognizing personal value, and having confidence in themself and their potential.

Alex Ngeta

MPT-KENYA

Walter is a teacher from Kajiado, Kenya, who believes in growth and becoming better every day. He values faith in God, honesty, and the dignity of hard work. Walter sees himself as a lifelong learner who embraces mistakes as opportunities to improve. Though not perfect, he is faithful, loyal, and focused on achieving his goals.

Walter Saruni

MPT-KENYA

Risper is a wheelchair user with a spinal cord injury and a member of the Motivation Peer Trainers. She holds a Diploma in Business Management and is currently pursuing accounting. Risper believes that challenges can be overcome, that our experiences inspire others, and that with faith, strength, and optimism, we can handle whatever life brings.

Risper Wambui

MPT-KENYA

Mercy is a wheelchair user who believes that her disability changed her body, but not her dreams. She advocates for disability inclusion and accessibility, ensuring that persons with disabilities can participate independently in all aspects of community life. Mercy believes that accessibility is a right, not a favor, and proudly embraces her disability as part of who she is.

Mercy Kemunto

MPT-KENYA

Susan is a firm believer that a disability is not the inability to do great things. She is a successful business woman and a proud mother of one.

Susan Wangare

MPT-KENYA

Susan is a firm believer that a disability is not the inability to do great things. She is a successful business woman and a proud mother of one.

Kigen believes that advocacy is about championing inclusion, promoting love, and fighting for the rights of persons with disabilities. He is passionate about creating a society where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities to participate and thrive.