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Meet The board

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MEAL Expert and ICT Trainer

Kenneth Belle Odwar

Kenneth Belle Odwar is a strategic MEAL leader, project manager, and social scientist with nearly 12 years of experience in evidence-driven programming and adaptive learning across humanitarian and development sectors. Read More about Kenneth.

Contact Us

P.O. Box 800 

40123, Kisumu, Kenya

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Ujima Compound, Tom Mboya Road

Kenya Millimani, Kisumu

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office@ujimafoundation.org

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