Meet the Trustees

Bilha Njuguna is an experienced social work professional with over 15 years of expertise in mental health and community support. She is passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers, rebuild their confidence, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.

Her extensive experience includes supporting people with mental health needs, housing challenges, and social exclusion through strengths-based, person-centred practice. Bilha is a strong advocate for holistic rehabilitation and believes everyone deserves the opportunity to make a positive new start. As Founder and Trustee, Bilha leads mentoring and rehabilitation programmes, applying her expertise in UK social care legislation, mental health practice, and community services to ensure the charity's work is ethical, compassionate, and effective. Her experience as a Direct Payment Champion further strengthens the board's commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Joyce Wanjiku Kigochi is a qualified and registered Learning Disability Nurse and social care professional with more than ten years of experience supporting individuals with complex needs across health and community settings.

She has worked extensively within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), adult learning disability services, and youth support, helping neurodiverse individuals, including people with ADHD and autism. Her expertise also includes mental health, domestic abuse, substance misuse, poverty, and criminal justice. At R3R UK, Joyce leads mentoring and rehabilitation initiatives that strengthen emotional resilience, confidence, and employability. Her person-centred approach reflects the charity's values of dignity, accountability, and empowerment, supporting individuals to achieve lasting positive change.

Wahito Kangere is a highly accomplished professional working at the intersection of higher education, artificial intelligence, health and social care, and global development. With over a decade of experience as a lecturer and independent consultant, she brings academic expertise and strategic leadership to the governance of R3R UK.

Her career spans policy advocacy, education innovation, and community development, working across universities, government initiatives, and grassroots organisations to create inclusive opportunities for learning and social impact. She is passionate about ensuring education and technology promote equity, dignity, and opportunity for marginalised communities. As Founder and Trustee, Wahito provides strategic oversight and curriculum expertise, ensuring the charity's programmes are evidence-based, accessible, and aligned with emerging workforce and public policy priorities. She is committed to helping ex-offenders develop practical, future-focused skills that support long-term independence and successful reintegration.