The Team

Kenyua leads Mwatu’s vision and execution, drawing from his work in the public sector, industry, regenerative land development, youth sports ecosystems, and creative strategy. He’s committed 12 acres of his own land to demonstrate how ecological and communal values can be aligned with commercially sound frameworks. His focus is on designing models of land development that create rather than consume space and which can grow steadily in ecological, communal and commercial value — and ensuring they’re implemented with clarity and care.

Elly is a registered landscape architect with a deep understanding of site-sensitive design. His work centers around integrating natural systems with human use, creating landscapes that are beautiful, functional, and ecologically aligned. At Mwatu, Elly leads the master-planning process — shaping everything from topography-sensitive layouts to native planting strategies, ensuring that the land’s ecological potential guides its use.

Michael is the founder of MITI Alliance, an environmental organization dedicated to reforestation, ecological restoration, and community education. At Mwatu, he leads the ecological implementation plan — from native tree propagation to water system regeneration and long-term biodiversity stewardship. His work ensures that Mwatu is not only green by design, but will grow sustainably year after year.

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