Meet The board
Board Chair
esther kodhek
In addition to her Board responsibilities, Esther is the Director at Zagro Limited and serves as Country Director for the Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid. Read More about Esther.
Board Treasurer
wilfred owuor
Outside of Board participation, Wilfred is a Public Health Professional and specialist in Policy, Advocacy and Management with extensive experience in the INGO/NGO sector. Read More about Wilfred.
Board Member
harriet herrera-lambo
In addition to her participation on the Ujima Foundation Board, Harriet is the manager of group visits at the Anne Frank Foundation. Read More about Harriet.
Board Member
steven Nijdam
Steven has been involved with Ujima since its founding, first as a volunteer, focusing on web and logo design, and later he joined the Board. Read More about Steven.
Executive Director and Board Secretary
charles odhiambo
Charles holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi. He is currently the Executive Director of Ujima Foundation . Read More about Charles.
Meet The Team
Executive Director
Charles odhiambo
Charles holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi. He is currently the Executive Director of Ujima Foundation . Read More about Charles.
Head of Training, Kisumu
Clara Masira
Clara Masira is Team Leader and Head of Training at Ujima Foundation. Her training background is from Kenya Utalii College and Kenya Institute of Management. Read More about Clara.
Head of Training Nakuru
Elizabeth Njeri
Elizabeth is Team Leader at Ujima Foundation. She has a bachelor’s degree in HR Management from Kabarak University and a diploma in Social Work and Project Management. Read More about Elizabeth.
Head of Finance
Peter Ofwa
Peter Ofwa is Head of Finance at Ujima Foundation. He is a Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Read More about Peter.
Camp Manager
James Karaya Ndung’u
James is Camp Manager at Maili Saba Camp and has also held the position of Chef. James was born in Nyeri town and attended school at Burguret Primary School. Read More about James.
Executive Assistant
Emma Odongo
Emma Odongo resides in Kisumu. She holds a higher diploma in Human Resource from the University of Nairobi, also holds Diploma in Information Technology (IT) at Sigotop Career Development Centre Kisumu. Read More about Emma.
Trainer and Recruitment Officer
HarriSon Oyugi Agundo
Harrison is an assistant trainer, student recruitment Officer, and Alumni Coordinator. He is dedicated to mentoring students and expanding alumni networks beyond academics. Read More about Harrison .
Trainer
Jackie Achieng Aketch
Jackline Achieng Oketch has Diploma in Hairdressing City and Guilds , Diploma in Psychological Counselling and Certificate in HIV Testing and Counseling. Read More about Jackie.
Trainer
Linda Akinyi Ondige
Linda is a Hospitality Trainer at Ujima Foundation for Training and Development. She holds a Diploma from the Kenya School of TVET and has vast experience in the hospitality industry. Read More about Linda.
Office Assistant and Cook
Susan Wangui Gikonyo
Susan is a Cook with over 15 years of experience. She is a team player with strong attention to detail, ensuring all food and safety regulations are adhered to. Read More about Susan.
Accountant
Daniel Ochieng Matengo
Daniel is an experienced certified accountant and qualified management administrator who had worked in both the public and private sectors. Read More about Daniel.
Chef
francis kimani
Francis a cook with over 15 years’ experience. He possess ethics and attention to detail. He is a Team Player who excels in working in an environment with youngsters. Read More about Francis.
Logistics Officer
Phoebe Onono
Phoebe has been with Ujima since its founding. Today holds the title Logistics Officer where she has a range of responsibilities throughout the organization. Read More about Phoebe.
Industrial Liaison Officer and Trainer
Charity W. RunNoh
Charity is an Industry Liaison Officer and Trainer and is responsible for placing students in commercial exposure opportunities and working with them to find employment. Read More about Charity.
Social Worker and Assistant Safeguarding Officer
Rosina Orodo
Rosina is a Social Worker at Ujima who is passionate about helping youth discover their full potential. She holds a degree in Social Work and a Diploma in Guidance and Counseling. Read More about Rosina.
Office Assistant and Cook
Irene Achieng Owino
Irene is a cook at Ujima Foundation Kisumu. Prior to this she worked at The Coffee Research Foundation as a casual Laborer for 6 years later was promoted to Field Assistant for 7years. Read More about Irene.
Trainer
Kiplangat Ruttoh
Kiplangat works as a Trainer where he equips youth with entrepreneurship and basic computer skills. He holds a degree in Business Management and Information Technology. Read More about Kiplangat.