Meet our Team
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of Ladies, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Tracey Moore
Founder Tracey established this enterprise and can often be found on at least two weekends each month, selling Eripare products on behalf of local women at Council Makers Markets in Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket.
Previously, Tracey served as a trustee for a charity that built schools attended by the children of these women. This role allowed her to visit the schools annually and build connections with the ladies. Motivated to empower them, she conceived the idea of paying these women to create beadwork items. The products are then brought back to East Anglia for sale online and at craft markets. Nearly every quarter, all profits in the bank account are shared equally among the ladies. If anyone in the UK is interested in helping sell these items, please reach out to Tracey at brumfan3@yahoo.com .
Catherine Sana salau
Most of the profiles featured here have been crafted by Catherine Sana Salau, our dedicated liaison, quality controller, and Kenyan coordinator for Eripare.
Without Catherine's efforts, sourcing and retaining top talent would be significantly more challenging. It was her innovative creation of watchstraps for Tracey’s father-in-law that ignited the idea of how we could support other mothers, ultimately leading to the founding of Eripare. Many of the mothers we work with have not received formal education, and we are committed to breaking this cycle to provide girls with a future that differs from their mothers'. Additionally, it is common in Maasai culture for men to have multiple wives. Some of our 31 ladies were married as young as 13 and have multiple children. Providing education on various subjects will empower these women to thrive.
If you are in Kenya and interested in beadwork, Sana is your primary contact.
Ann Seenoi
Ann married at the age of 15 and is now a mother of three.
Having lost her parents at a young age, she never had the opportunity to attend school.
Elizabeth Naneu -
She is the second wife of Shapara Kaiseyie and a devoted mother of six children.
Although she has not received formal education, her strength and resilience shine through in her role as a parent.
Esther Kopirato
She is a devoted mother of four.
Coming from a humble background with no livestock to support her family, she exemplifies hard work and determination. Renowned for her skill in crafting cuff bracelets, she is considered the best in her community, also creating beautiful key holders. At 39 years old, she completed her education up to the eighth grade but did not pursue further studies. Following her experience with FGM, she entered into marriage.
Hanna Rankei
She underwent female genital mutilation (FGM) at the age of 11 and was married by 12.
As a mother of seven, she has never had the opportunity to attend school and is also a grandmother multiple times over.
Emily Saruni
Emily is the eldest member of our group, at around 75 years old. Despite never having attended school, her life experiences are profound.
She underwent female genital mutilation (FGM) at the age of 12 and was married by 15. Throughout her challenging life, she has raised nine children. Today, she is a widow, and two of her sons, who live nearby, provide her with care and support.
Esther Murero -
She is a mother of five children, having been married at a young age of 15, and did not have the opportunity to attend school.
Jane Yonkai -
At 31 years old, she married at the young age of 14 and is now a dedicated mother of three.
Despite not having attended school, she has honed her skills and excels at making beautiful keyrings through her hard work.
Hellen kereya
A devoted mother of six, she never had the opportunity to attend school.
Eunice Mointi -
She is a 25-year-old mother of three.
She completed her education up to the seventh grade and got married at the age of 15.
Fridah
She is the second wife of Kingirri Mpaira.
As a mother of two, she shares her life with Lydia Simaloi, her co-wife.
Each co-wife is provided with a separate hut for their privacy.
Hannah Moinket
She got married at 19 years old in 2012
She is a Maasai from Narok county married at Olepolos the local village.
She has had no education and now has 3 children
Hannah Tauta
Jennifer Kereya
At 51 years old, she is a mother of nine and became a second wife at the age of 15.
Jerusha
This is Jerusha Namelok Siyiomet. She is the second wife of Peter Nkai, having left school due to lack of funds. Currently, she excels in beadwork and has a talent for creating beautiful bracelets.
Leah Marisah -
She married at the age of 14 in 2004, having never attended school. Now, in 2026, she is 38 years old and the mother of seven children.
Lydia Simaloi
She is the first wife of Kingirri Mpaira. Fluent in English, she has no children of her own and shares her role with Fridah. The baby on her lap is Fridah's daughter.
Maggie Muteki
She is a mother of five, hailing from a very modest background. Although she attended school until the sixth grade, she left her studies to marry Isaiah Muteki.
Margaret Mboyo
She is mother to 5 children
Mary Sitat
Mary is a mother of three, yet she never had the opportunity to attend school. She was married at the young age of 13, and since then, her husband has not worked, leaving her to shoulder the responsibility of providing for their family. Behind her stands their humble home, constructed from mud and sticks.
Naomi
She is a mother of two and, like many, faced challenges in her early life, including marrying at a young age and not having the opportunity to attend school. Currently, she makes a living through beadwork, yet struggles to find customers for her creations.
Polyn Yiambine
She is the sister of Sana and excels in various forms of beadwork. As one of the trainers, she helps others develop new skills. Together with Sana, they are delighted to create unique, bespoke pieces. Additionally, she is fluent in English.
Rebecca Silantoi
She is a mother of three. Although she attended school until the fourth grade, financial constraints forced her to drop out. At the age of 22, she married not through arrangement but by choice, as her father had passed away and her mother wanted her to have the freedom to choose her partner.
Regina Wuala
She is currently a teacher at TWK School in Ntashart.
Married to Alex as his second wife, she has two children of her own and four stepchildren from Alex.
Mama Simayio - Christine
She is a mother of seven and has a great sense of humor. She even named one of her daughters after me—poor girl!
Interestingly, she got married at the late age of 19. She went to school and can speak and understand English quite well.
Susan Sitoyit -
Susan is a single mother who is not yet married. She left school after completing the seventh grade and did not return after having her baby. Her father, Peter Nkais, is from his first marriage, and she also has a stepmother. Despite the challenges she faces, Susan is a dedicated young mother and has a talent for making beautiful bracelets.
Teresia -
At 47 years old, she has never had the opportunity to attend school. Married at just 16, she is part of a polygamous family, which compels her to take on various odd jobs in addition to her beadwork to support her eight children.
Josephine Sane
She went to school to form 4 and currently has 2 children.
Rhodah Lemayian
At 39 years old, she has never attended school. She entered into marriage at the age of 13 and is now a mother to eight living children. The image captures her standing proudly in front of her home, constructed from sticks, cow dung, and mud, with a roof made of sheeting.
Eunice Moindi
She did not go to school and was cut and married at age 15.
She is 23 and has 4 children
Mercy
Introducing Mercy Olorinyu Kosencha, a proud member of the Kalijan tribe, one of Kenya's prominent ethnic groups. She is the second wife of a Maasai man named Olorinyu Kosencha, affectionately known as Joshua. Now in his 70s and facing unemployment after the passing of his first wife, Joshua found companionship in Mercy. Together, they are raising five children, both parents speak no English.
As Joshua's health declines, the family relies heavily on financial support from friends and relatives. Mercy contributes by earning a modest income through assisting other families with various tasks. Although she creates beautiful beadwork, the lack of tourists has hindered her ability to sell her crafts, leaving the family in a state of poverty. They once owned goats, their primary source of food and income, but lost them during a devastating drought. Now, they have turned to raising chickens.
The family lives in two small tin huts situated near a school. Their living conditions are challenging, as they lack access to clean water, sanitation, and electricity, with only bare soil floors and a central fire for warmth.