Who We Are

Kenechi's place is a TRUST that supports kids with special needs. it is a place of hope, growth and creativity. It is the space where children have the support and care need to grow and develop at their own pace and fulfill their potential. This they do with the support of a team of qualified and caring professionals. It may interest you to know that the inspiration for Kenechi’ s Place comes from its namesake, Kenechi Ikemefuna - a special child born with special needs and a large personality, who loves his family and is determined to live a full life Kenechi’ s mother, Lucy is the driving force behind the Centre, which was born after her desperate search for a place in Zimbabwe that will help Kenechi grow to his full potential

Highly Qualified Team

Lucy Ikemefuna

Lucy is Kenechi’s mum, the driving force behind Kenechi’s place which was born after a difficult search for a school place for Kenechi.
She studied Psychology & Health studies at the university of Central Lancashire, UK.

Her dream was to create an environment that would allow Kenechi and children like him to grow to their full potential and be ready for the world like any other child.

Rebecca Mukombe

Rebecca is an Occupational Therapist with 20 years’ experience. She has worked in Australia, the UK and spent the last 4 years in Zimbabwe. Her passion is to help every child grows to their full potential through making learning and developing fun. Her specialty is working with children with developmental delays and autism.

Clarity Chiadzwa

Clarity is an experienced Occupational therapist with knowledge and skills in paediatrics, pychosocial and physical settings.

Her passion is in paediatrics OT where she aims to help each child to reach their maximum potential within their environment, enriching their experience for the rest of their life.

Candice Chandler

Candice from the age of 15 have been lucky enough to work with children and this is one of her biggest passions.
She is Montessori qualified, a trained swim coach and still furthering her studies to grow with the children she works with.

Her other passions are swimming, crafting and reading.