Our Vision
A world where every individual—regardless of background—has the knowledge, tools, and support to smile with confidence, think with clarity, and thrive in total wellness.
Core Values
Compassion
Serving communities with empathy and respect.
ACCESSIBILITY
Ensuring healthcare services reach underserved populations.
EDUCATION
Empowering communities through knowledge and preventive care.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Working together with institutions, schools, and organizations to achieve sustainable impact.
Our Story
The GEM Smiles Foundation was founded to address the growing gap in access to oral and preventive healthcare in underserved communities across Kenya. Through outreach programs, education initiatives, and community partnerships, the foundation works to ensure that health services reach those who need them most.
Our Team
Dedicated professionals committed to transforming oral health in Kenya
Emilio Mbuki
Founder, Gem Smiles Foundation
Emilio Mbuki is the Founder of Gem Smiles Foundation, driven by a deep passion for community oral health and preventive dentistry. With a strong vision for equitable access to oral healthcare, he established the foundation to create awareness, promote oral hygiene education, and deliver impactful outreach programs to underserved communities. Emilio’s leadership is guided by compassion, service, and a commitment to empowering communities to achieve healthier smiles and improved quality of life.
Cosmas Genga
Co – Founder, Gem Smiles Foundation
Cosmas Genga is the Co-Founder of Gem Smiles Foundation. As a dedicated dental-surgery student and passionate oral-health advocate, he helped launch the foundation to bring free dental care, preventive dentistry education, and community outreach to underserved populations across Kenya. Through his leadership and commitment, Cosmas works to ensure that quality oral health services — often inaccessible to many — become available to all, helping communities regain confidence, dignity, and healthier smiles.
Laureen Tarus
Secretary, Gem Smiles Foundation
Laureen Tarus is the Secretary of Gem Smiles Foundation and an aspiring dentist passionate about improving community oral health. In her role, she manages communications, records, and program coordination, helping the foundation run effective outreach initiatives. Laureen is committed to advancing preventive care and education, with the goal of contributing to a healthier, more confident generation through dentistry.
Joseph Malusi
Projects and Outreach Coordinator, Gem Smiles Foundation
Joseph Malusi serves as the Projects and Outreach Coordinator at Gem Smiles Foundation. A dedicated MBChB student, he brings a strong passion for community health and service to the foundation’s outreach initiatives. Joseph plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and implementing community programs, ensuring that outreach activities are impactful, well-organized, and responsive to community needs. His commitment to service and collaborative leadership supports the foundation’s mission of improving health and well-being in underserved communities.
Boniface Muendo
Operations Manager, Gem Smiles Foundation
Boniface Muendo serves as the Operations Manager of Gem Smiles Foundation, bringing strategic oversight and structured leadership to the foundation’s community oral health initiatives. He is responsible for coordinating programs, streamlining operations, and ensuring the effective implementation of medical and dental camps, school outreaches, and oral health awareness activities. With a strong commitment to excellence and impact-driven service, Boniface transforms vision into measurable action, driving sustainable growth and meaningful health outcomes.