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Restoring dignity, strengthening resilience, and inspiring hope through professional counselling, accredited mental health training, and community empowerment since 1979
Welcome to ACCTI,
One Institution Behind Kenya's Mental Health
Founded in 1979, Amani Counselling Centre and Training Institute (ACCTI) is a pioneer institution in counselling, psychosocial support, and mental health training in Kenya and the East African region. Headquartered in Nairobi with regional Offices in Mombasa, Nyeri, Kisumu, and Siaya, ACCTI operates nationally to restore and develop human dignity across all backgrounds
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OUR STARTEGIC PILARS
For over four decades, Amani has helped shape Kenya's mental health landscape through four connected areas of work.
Counselling and psychosocial
support
Direct counselling for individuals, families and communities, with services subsidized for people who cannot pay.
98,000+ clients supported
Professional training and capacity building
Certificate and diploma training in counselling and social work, and training for community caregivers and trauma responders.
5,200+ caregivers and trauma responders trained
Community outreach and partnerships
Outreach delivered with government, schools, hospitals, security agencies and civil society, from offices in Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Mombasa and Siaya.
156 outreach programs, 24,000+ people reached
Prevention and access: the Amani Wellness Centre
A community wellness and mental health access hub focused on prevention, holistic wellbeing and technology-enabled care.
Goal: reach 30,000 people a year, up from 15,000
Trusted by Leading Kenyan Organisations
We partner with governmental, non-governmental, and private institutions to design tailor-made, impact-driven solutions that enhance employee wellbeing, resilience, and organizational efficiency.
Our Core Values, The Heart of Amani
Christ-centeredness
Grounding our compassionate care, service, and institutional culture in Christian principles and love for all humanity
Professionalism
Upholding the highest ethical standards, qualifications, and evidence-based clinical practices in every service we deliver.
Integrity
Operating with unwavering honesty, moral uprightness, and adherence to sound ethical boundaries in all client and partner interactions.
Confidentiality
afeguarding client privacy as a sacred trust, providing safe, judgment-free spaces where individuals feel secure to heal.
Excellence
We uphold the highest professional and ethical standards, so everyone we serve receives care they can trust.
Sustainability
Building long-term, resilient institutional capabilities and environmental practices that ensure lasting impact for future generations.
Our Principles
At ACCTI, our work, culture, and service delivery are guided by our foundational principles
The Key to Success
our key to success lies in a holistic, values-driven approach to mental health, education, and community empowerment. Over four decades of impactful service have been built on four core pillars: Pioneering Expertise, Values Anchored Care, Community-Centered Impact, Strategic Partnerships
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence offering holistic counselling, innovative training and research, and mental wellness for a resilient future.
Our Mission
To provide quality counselling services, undertake integrated counselling training, and facilitate educational programs for wellbeing and hope.
Meet the Team Restoring Dignity, One Life at a Time
RT. REV DAVID KAMAU NG’ANG’A
RT. REV JOEL WAWERU MWANGI
MRS. HONORINE KIPLAGAT
MR JOHN KIBUCHI
MR MICHAEL G. KIMANI
SR. CAROLINE K. MRUKUNGA
REV. CANON ROSEMARY MBOGO
DR. DAVID BUKUSI
MR OLIVER ADERA
REV. FR. PAUL GACHAU
DR. JACKLINE UNDISA LIBUBWI
ENG. EDWARD NDUNGU MBURU
CPA LABAN GATHUNGU
DR. GLORY MUTUNGI
Lets Consult & Connect With Us
We’re here to listen. Whether you need counselling support, want to join a training program, or are exploring a partnership with us, reach out our team will respond with the care and confidentiality you deserve.
Contact Information
- info@amanicenter.org
- +254 722 626 590
- +254 112 376 713
- Raila Odinga Way, Off Lang’ata Road, Nairobi (Head Office)
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