18/11/2025
ABOUT AMBASSADOR STEVE MBUGUA
Ambassador Steve Mbugua is an internationally recognized Safety and Wellness Leader, Global Safety Ambassador, Intentional Encourager, and Kingdom Financier devoted to advancing a world where safety, dignity, preparedness, and purpose steer human flourishing. His global mission is singular and unwavering: to help build a culture of safety across workplaces, communities, churches, institutions, and nations—empowering people to live, work, serve, and lead with confidence and resilience.
His professional journey began in frontline service as a First Aid and Safety Instructor with the Kenya Red Cross, St John Ambulance, and in private practice. Rising through national leadership, he served as Training Manager – St John Ambulance Kenya and Director of Training – Bloodlink Foundation, shaping emergency response capacity and influencing national preparedness standards.
He has played a key role in developing critical national and county frameworks including the Kenya EMS Policy, National Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Plan, Machakos County Disaster Preparedness Plan, and the Kenyatta National Hospital Emergency Preparedness Plan. He also organized Kenya’s first World Safety Day and World First Aid Day events.
With more than 100,000 individuals trained and hundreds of organizations empowered—including Central Bank, KRA, Kenya Police, Bidco, Crown Paints, Brookside, Kenya Airports staff, USIU, Moi University, Tetra Pak, FLY540, DAC Aviation, World Vision, Save the Children, and multiple government ministries—his influence spans corporate, humanitarian, aviation, manufacturing, hospitality, and education sectors. His mastery in adult learning, safety systems, and workplace behavior change coaching has made him a sought-after facilitator across borders.
Amb. Mbugua is the Founder and Chief Executive Director of Makinika Afrika International, a leading safety and first aid training institution; Group CEO, Nairobi Safety Shop, the largest Safety, Health, and Security store in East and Central Africa; Managing Director of Stewa Safaris Kenya Limited; Founder and President of Africa Youth Rescue Initiative (AYRI); Director of Doxa Africa Media, Signet Ring Collection, Busara Farm, Busara Properties, and several other enterprises under the Busara Investment Group.
He holds a Pure Economics Degree (Moi University) and the NEBOSH HSE Leadership Excellence Certification, affirming his authority in both business and safety leadership.
His voice extends globally through international travel for speaking engagements and safety assignments, over 40 radio and TV interviews including BBC, and a vast body of published work. As an author of 14 books and over 1,000 blogs, his insights influence leadership, safety culture, personal development, ministry excellence, and youth empowerment across continents.
A committed philanthropist and Kingdom Financier, he actively supports mission work, revival meetings, ministry development, and the equipping of churches. His mandate is to remove shame and limitation from the body of Christ, uplift the vulnerable, propel youth into purpose, and strengthen communities.
His life’s mission is defined by impact:
• To help build a culture of safety.
• To equip people with lifesaving skills.
• To empower youth and transform generations.
• To uplift the vulnerable.
• To strengthen the Church.
• To inspire purposeful, bold, and accountable leadership worldwide.
Ambassador Steve Mbugua stands as a voice of authority, a captain of industry, a global champion for safety, and a visionary leader committed to shaping safer, stronger, and more prepared societies.
Contacts
Email: info@ambstevembugua.co.ke | training@makinikaafrika.org
Website: www.ambstevembugua.co.ke
Office Phone: +254 735 980040 | WhatsApp: 0724 036078
Ambassador Steve Mbugua
Amb Steve Mbugua
Ambassador Of Safety And Intentional Encourager
