Humphrey Muchuma stands out as a beacon of hope and transformation in a world where success is often flaunted but rarely shared. Humphrey Muchuma (inset) has been surpporting the community through technolgy and sports. From humble beginnings in Khalala Village to becoming the founder of Nairobi’s rising IT consultancy firm, INUA-AI, Muchuma’s journey is as inspiring as it is impactful. Unlike many who have risen to prominence and turned their backs on the very communities that nurtured them, Humphrey has charted a different course — one marked by selflessness, resilience, and an unrelenting passion for community empowerment.
Today, he is not just creating solutions in the tech world; he is changing lives, lifting the forgotten, and rekindling hope where despair once thrived. Humphrey Muchuma’s roots of greatness Born and raised in Khalala Village, Webuye West Constituency, Humphrey Muchuma told TUKO.co.ke that he grew up understanding the challenges of rural life. “Limited resources, scarce opportunities, and the silent cries for help are issues that many ignored., but I was determined to rewrite my story — and in doing so, rewrite the story of my community,” he started. He attended Moi Forces Academy in Nairobi, where his brilliance in Mathematics and Computer Science set him apart. His academic journey continued at Moi University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Humphrey went for postgraduate studies in the US, acquiring cutting-edge expertise that would become his arsenal in the fight against poverty and exclusion.
The birth of INUA-AI and Jitume In a country grappling with unemployment and underdevelopment, Humphrey Muchuma saw opportunity — not just for himself, but for thousands of others. He founded INUA-AI, an IT consultancy firm and hub based in Nairobi, where digital innovation becomes a ladder out of poverty. Among his notable achievements, Humphrey was also the brain behind Jitume, a government-private partnership initiative which offers digital jobs and services to young people. “Scaling digital training programs is key to ensuring sustainable and long-term economic opportunities for all,” Humphrey explained. Humphrey transforms schools in Kenya Through INUA-AI’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Humphrey has transformed schools across Webuye, Trans Nzoia, and Kapsaret. Digital literacy programs have been introduced, providing students with desktops, laptops, and tablets. Hygiene kits have also been distributed to tackle menstrual health challenges among schoolgirls, ensuring that no child’s education is disrupted due to a lack of basic sanitary necessities.
His DR-M Foundation tournament, which awarded over KSh 1 million in prizes to local teams, is another testimony of his commitment to youth development and community spirit. Humphrey pays fees for needy students And it doesn’t stop there. Humphrey has been quietly paying school fees for numerous vulnerable students, many of whom would have otherwise dropped out.
In a region where senior government officials often use their communities as mere bargaining chips for personal advancement, Humphrey’s work reminds us of what true leadership looks like. No fanfare, no expectation of titles or grandstanding, just an unstoppable drive to uplift those left behind. Humphrey Muchuma won an award for his philanthropy. Changing lives one street child at a time Perhaps one of the most touching chapters of Humphrey’s story is his work with street children. Through his downtrodden children initiative, he has not only given these young souls hope but real, tangible opportunities. The program targets orphaned, abandoned, and street children aged between three and thirteen years, offering them a lifeline through education, digital literacy, and life skills training.
“The idea is to help them get some leverage to compete fairly with their peers from privileged backgrounds,” Humphrey shared during an interview. Humphrey Muchuma’s proteges making waves Today, many of the street kids he took under his wing have remarkable stories of transformation. Some have secured formal jobs in customer support and IT services, thanks to the digital skills imparted through INUA-AI’s programs. Others have bravely ventured into entrepreneurship, starting small businesses in Nairobi and other towns. “My story is a true testimony that with the right mentorship and opportunity, no child is beyond redemption,” one of the beneficiaries said. From sleeping under the cold bridges of Nairobi to managing start-ups, these young people owe their second shot at life to the tireless work of Humphrey Muchuma.
By Hillary Lisimba
