UBUNTU JUSTICE AND PEACE NEXUS

Our Pillars

⚖️ Crime Prevention and Social Justice

Building safer communities through fairness and equality.

Crime prevention isn't just about stopping crimes before they happen — it's about addressing the root causes that push people into crime in the first place: poverty, inequality, lack of education, and broken systems. Social justice goes hand in hand with this by ensuring people have equal access to opportunities, fair treatment under the law, and a voice in their communities. We work toward a future where safety doesn’t come from policing alone, but from equity, support, and empowerment. By combining strategic crime prevention with social justice principles, we’re building communities that are safer, stronger, and more united.

🧠 Youth Peace Security and Prevention of violent Extremism

Empowering young voices to build peaceful futures and resist radicalization.

Young people aren't just the future — they’re the now. They have the creativity, the energy, and the power to lead peace movements and resist violent ideologies. This initiative focuses on giving youth the tools to navigate conflict, build resilience, and foster peace within their communities. Whether it’s through education, mentorship, dialogue, or leadership programs, we aim to amplify their voices and reduce the lure of violent extremism. By involving youth in peacebuilding, we don’t just prevent violence — we create a culture where violence isn’t even an option.

🤝 Restorative Justice and Reintegration

Healing harm through accountability, empathy, and community support.

Restorative justice shifts the focus from punishment to healing and accountability. It brings together victims, offenders, and the community to repair harm, rebuild trust, and move forward. This process emphasizes dialogue, empathy, and responsibility, rather than retribution. Reintegration is just as important — because people who’ve served their time deserve a real shot at life again. Through programs that support mental health, job training, education, and community inclusion, we aim to help formerly incarcerated individuals return with dignity and purpose. We believe in second chances, not permanent labels.

🕊️ Education and Empowerment

Knowledge is power — and the key to lasting change.

Education isn't just about books — it's about unlocking human potential. Empowerment comes from knowing your rights, understanding the world around you, and having the tools to make a difference. We focus on community-centered learning, offering training, workshops, and programs that build confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills. When people, especially marginalized groups, are empowered through education, they become agents of change — challenging injustice, uplifting others, and rewriting the future. Education is how we break cycles, open minds, and build peace that lasts.

Meet the Team

Stacie Mwangi

Stacie Mwangi

Founder & Executive Director

Stacie Njoki Mwangi is the Founder and Executive Director of Ubuntu Justice and Peace Nexus (UJPN). She is a passionate and accomplished leader in criminal justice, peacebuilding, and community engagement. Stacie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from USIU-Africa, where she received the 2024 Community Service Award for her outstanding leadership. She has served in key institutional governance roles and led the award-winning Criminal Justice Club and the inaugural Criminal Justice Week. With experience at the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals and currently at the Office of the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations, she brings global insights to grassroots action. Stacie is a certified mediator and trainer in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, and holds multiple certifications in international law and security. She is a Lead(H)er Fellow under the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy and One Young Africa, and a speaker on justice, gender, and governance, including at the 2025 People’s Dialogue Festival. Through her advocacy as a Global Youth Ambassador at Theirworld and LeadHERship Ambassador at Strategic Solutions Global, Stacie continues to champion youth empowerment, education, and sustainable peace across the continent.

Mercy Tania

Mercy Tania

Program Manager

Mercy Tania is the Programs Manager at Ubuntu Justice and Peace Nexus (UJPN) and a dedicated advocate for social justice, peacebuilding, and community empowerment. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from United States International University - Africa (USIU-Africa), and is a certified mediator through Amani Communities Africa. Mercy brings a unique blend of grassroots engagement and strategic leadership, having worked with organizations such as Amnesty International Kenya where she led initiatives focused on youth development, human rights education, and sustainable peace. Her work spans mentorship of young girls through the Kibera Girls’ Scholarship Programme, facilitating civic engagement and restorative justice dialogues, and designing community-based programs that address systemic injustice. She has also served as a Human Rights and Peacebuilding Educator, equipping youth with knowledge and tools to drive positive change. Mercy is trained in cybersecurity, youth leadership, and governance, and continues to use her interdisciplinary skills to bridge community needs with policy action. With a deep commitment to restorative justice and social transformation, she is passionate about building inclusive systems that uphold dignity, healing, and empowerment, especially for marginalized communities.

Randy Harry

Randy Harry

Program Officer

Randy brings strategic leadership and grassroots organizing to every initiative he touches. As a Program Officer at UJPN, he works across multiple thematic areas including youth development, peacebuilding, and community mobilization. His passion lies in connecting policy with real-world impact and building systems that empower the underserved.

William Rui

William Rui

Digital Operations & Creative Lead

William drives innovation and visibility at UJPN through creative tech, cybersecurity awareness, and storytelling. With a background in software engineering, digital design, and cyber defense, he leads the development of digital infrastructure, branding, and media tools that power the organization’s online presence and impact.

Our Vision & Mission

Vision

A unified world where inclusion and shared humanity ground justice, peace and social cohesion.

Mission

To promote inclusive justice, peacebuilding and community resilience by engaging youth, empowering communities and influencing systems through the spirit of Ubuntu.

Our Core Values

🌍 Ubuntu – I am because we are
🗣️ Justice – Fairness in action
🤝 Peace – Unity and nonviolence
🎓 Empowerment – Knowledge is power