The Haki Data Lab (HDL) is a dedicated organization designed to support and empower organizations and movements in Kenya through enhanced data management, analysis, visualization and utilization. HDL provides organizations with the tools, systems, and expertise necessary to leverage data effectively for strategic advocacy, decision-making, and increased impact.

Strengthening Advocacy

By providing robust evidence and data-driven insights, HDL empowers the orgnizations to advocate more effectively for social justice and human rights.

Improving Decision-Making

HDL enables data-informed decision-making, leading to more strategic resource allocation and program design.

Enhancing Accountability and Transparency

Secure and transparent data management systems increase accountability within organizations and build trust with stakeholders.

Increasing Impact

By optimizing data utilization, HDL helps organizations to maximize their impact on the communities they serve.

Building Credibility

Data-driven advocacy strengthens organizations’ credibility with policymakers, donors, and the public.

Who we are. The HDL team possess a deep understanding of the context in Kenya and a strong commitment to empowering communities through the use of data as a tool for social change.

Stephen Mwangi

Stephen is a founding member of the Haki Data Lab and also serves as the Legal Coordinator for the Social Justice Centers Working Group. A seasoned political activist, legal expert, and community organizer, Stephen brings over a decade of experience working at the intersection of grassroots organizing, legal empowerment, and social justice. He is a Co-Founder of the Mathare Social Justice Centre and the Mau Mau Road Haki Centre, and has played a key role in building a national network of over 80 community justice centers across Kenya. His responsibilities include training paralegals, leading legal education initiatives, and coordinating strategic litigation efforts. As a co-lead of the Missing Voices platform, Stephen has helped drive national campaigns against police violence and enforced disappearances, producing critical data that informs both local and international accountability mechanisms. He has worked extensively with organizations such as the Defenders Coalition, Amnesty International Kenya, Katiba Institute, and Nonviolent Peaceforce. An alumnus of the Data4Change Data Fellowship, Stephen brings a data-driven approach to rights-based advocacy. He is know for his unwavering commitment to justice in Kenya’s informal settlements. At Haki Data Lab Stephen leads on community organising and strategic public litigation.

Wevyn Muganda

Wevyn is a founding member of the Haki Data Lab and an international development strategist working at the intersection of gender, peacebuilding, and digital technologies. With over eight years of experience, she brings deep expertise in data-driven advocacy, project management, and participatory design, translating complex policies and research into actionable, community-led solutions. She has led high-impact campaigns and multi-country initiatives across Africa, South Asia, and North America, with a strong focus on gender-inclusive development. Her work has been recognised by the United Nations, African Union, and other global institutions. Wevyn currently serves as a strategic advisor to the World Bank’s Solutions for Youth Employment, the Internet Society Gender Standing Group, Chalk Back, and Arctive Citizens. Known for bridging grassroots movements and global institutions, Wevyn leads high-level advocacy efforts that elevate community voices in digital governance and policy. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Gender Studies from the University of Iceland, an Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Eldoret, and graduated from the Leadership, Organizing, and Action Program at the Harvard Kennedy School. At Haki Data Lab Wevyn leads on partnership building, gender equality and advocacy.

Anthony Adoyo

Anthony is a founding member of the Haki Data Lab and the Head of Research at the Social Justice Centers Working Group, where he also leads the national Research Committee. A human rights defender and data practitioner with over ten years of experience, Anthony works at the intersection of grassroots organizing, evidence-based advocacy, and social justice. He is the Co-Founder of the Dandora Community Justice Center in Nairobi and holds a BA in Economics from the University of Nairobi. As an alumnus of the Data4Change Data Fellowship, he brings deep expertise in research design, data analysis, and visual storytelling to highlight structural inequalities in Kenya’s urban informal settlements and rural marginalised regions. Anthony has led major research initiatives on topics including the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19, access to food, water, healthcare, housing, and LGBTQI+ rights. His work has informed campaigns to combat systemic inequality and has supported community-led responses to sexual and gender-based violence, police brutality, and economic exclusion. He also advocates for the Alternative Justice System (AJS) to ensure timely and accessible justice. At Haki Data Lab Anthony leads on data and research.

The HDL team comprises experienced professionals in:

Data management and analysis
Research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative)
Project management
Legal research and writing
Social justice and human rights advocacy

Why it matters. Good data practices lead to real results.

Working with HDL means you can:

Build stronger advocacy with solid evidence
Make smarter decisions with clear insights
Earn trust with transparent data systems
Deliver greater impact in your community
Strengthen your reputation with funders and partners

Ready to Get Started? Let’s talk. Partner with HDL and put your data to work for social change. Reach out now to learn how we can support your team.

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