Meet the Team

Dr Nelson Owange
Dr Nelson Owange is a Portfolio management professional who enjoys engaging people to work in cohesion, enabling them to live their full potential and alleviate poverty, thereby improving their livelihoods. He has worked with several International and Local Non-Governmental organizations in Kenya, Somalia, Malawi, Uganda, and South Sudan in senior management roles, including Country Director and Director of Programs. He has wide experience in both development and Humanitarian programming and leadership. He is also a resilience enthusiast, livestock expert, Market System Development thinker, and Good Governance Champion. Nelson is currently pursuing a PhD in Management and Leadership at the Management University of Africa. He has an MSc (Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics) and BVM (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine) from the University of Nairobi. He is passionate about coaching and mentorship for leadership development, and a strong advocate of localization, especially centering on the perspectives of people most affected by the situation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-owange-a0049819/

Joyce Aguk
Joyce Aguk has passion for agriculture and is driven in fighting against food insecurity by ensuring sustainable food production systems. This has seen her work closely with farmers and various stakeholders as a government officer at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. She has also engaged and collaborated with institutions and international organizations such as International Potato Center in ensuring soil health in agricultural systems.
She holds Bsc. in Agriculture (Soil science major), Msc. in Sustainable Soil Management and currently undertaking her PhD in Land Resource Management at the University of Nairobi. She also has great enthusiasm for the young at heart empowering and encouraging the youth at schools and community level.

Dr Isaac Ogweno Owaka
Dr Isaac Ogweno holds a PhD in Public Health and sbring years of experience in public health practice, research, and the monitoring and evaluation of public health interventions. I have a strong track record of successfully implementing and evaluating government and donor-funded projects, backed by excellent interpersonal and partnership-building skills. My research interests focus on critical public health areas, including water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH), adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and gender-based violence. I am also highly proficient in data management and analysis, with hands-on experience using Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Epi Info, ODK (Online Data Collection Kits), and other statistical and data collection software. Additionally, I have contributed both directly and indirectly to curriculum review, school-level programming, and the evaluation of educational interventions.

Dr Ishmael Opiyo Otieno
Dr. Ishmael Opiyo Otieno is a profound scholar who holds a PhD in Philosophy of Religion (2022), MA in Religious Studies (2012) and BA in Political Science and Public Administration (2009) all from the University of Nairobi. He is currently engaged in Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship with the International Research Network for the Study of Science and Belief in Society (INSBS), hosted at the University of Birmingham in the U.K.
Dr. Ishmael is an African Christian philosopher who is committed to pursuit of practical dialogue between Christian Theology, African Philosophy and Modern Technology in addressing multifaceted contemporary social-economic and environmental challenges of the African society. He currently man’s projects that enhance poverty alleviation and environmental sanctity among the informal settlements of Kibera- Nairobi, and capacity building for young middle-class Married couples in Nairobi.
Besides these, Dr. Ishmael is a seasoned educator who has served as a part time lecturer in many disciplines cutting across Theology, Religion and Philosophy in several universities in Kenya. He is an ordained Christian minister who has more than 15 years’ experience in leading religious communities. He is graced to be the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Apostolic Breakthrough Ministries (ABM) in Kenya. He also serves as a career civil servant in the State Department of Immigration and Citizen Service as a Senior Civil Registration Officer in kenya.

Prof. George Ooko Abong
George Ooko Abong’ holds a bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees in Food Science and Technology. He currently works as an Associate Professor at the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology at the University of Nairobi, Kenya that he also chaired from February 2019 to February 2025. He is a researcher in safe processing of foods and human nutrition-related issues where he has published 140 peer-reviewed publications, 1 book and 7 scholarly book chapters. He has supervised 81 post graduate students: 10 PhDs, 69 MScs and 2 Post-graduate Diploma. He is a trained food safety expert with vast knowledge in quality assurance and risk analysis from the University of Ghent, Belgium and he was a co-chair of the communication working group of the Global Food Safety Partnership, an initiative championed by the World Bank to ensure food safety worldwide for the year 2015. He has also been recognized as the best-performing lecturer in the Faculty of Agriculture-UoN and the best researcher at the University of Nairobi (2022 and 2023). He has made a noticeable contribution to food standards development since 2009 to date in several national, regional and global technical committees (TC) and sits in a number of Codex committees engaged in development of food safety standards and international level.
For additional details please see links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-abong-phd-3134442b/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/George-Abong
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=m_olRqEAAAAJ

Julia Otieno
With over 15 years of experience providing financial and compliance management support in different international organizations in different countries.
She brings in demonstrable experience in accounting, finance and budget management, proposal development. She has demonstrated managerial and leadership skills in the organizations that she has worked for.
She is responsible for establishing and maintaining the company's financial strategy, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong Finance and Compliance Director combined with financial expertise with leadership and strategic thinking to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Prudence Adhiambo Osano
Prudence Adhiambo Osano
Bachelor of Education, Masters in Education (ongoing)
Prudence Osano is a dynamic and compassionate educator with a deep-rooted commitment to community transformation through education. Currently serving as a secondary school teacher and pursuing her Master’s in Education, Prudence brings both academic expertise and practical experience to her leadership.
With a strong belief in education as a powerful tool for social change, she has actively contributed to girl-child empowerment initiatives, notably through volunteering for and partnerships with organizations such as WeWorld. Her advocacy and mentorship have played a pivotal role in promoting gender equity and improving access to education for marginalized learners in Karungu.
As a trained Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) examiner, Prudence upholds high standards of academic excellence and accountability. Her keen understanding of curriculum, assessment, and learner development positions her as a valuable asset in designing effective community education programs. She is focused on: promoting inclusive, quality education within underserved communities; strengthening youth mentorship and gender-focused empowerment; building partnerships that advance education equity and lifelong learning opportunities and applying evidence-based strategies to improve learner outcomes and community engagement.
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Loreen Otieno
Loreen Otieno – (MBA, B-COM, CIA, CRMA, CPA-K).
A seasoned finance and audit professional bringing a well-rounded expertise with extensive experience spanning internal audit, risk management, corporate governance, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, taxation, and external audit. She has consistently delivered value across the public and private sectors including NGO projects and led as well as participated in numerous high-impact assignments focused on enhancing internal controls, optimizing risk frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving financial transparency. Throughout her career, She has demonstrated a deep understanding of International Financial reporting standards (IFRS), International Public Sector Accounting standards (IPSAS),donor fund reporting,Global Internal Auditing standards (GIAS) under the IPPF, and risk management frameworks such as COSO and ISO 31000. Her ability to strategically align audit functions with organizational objectives has contributed significantly to enhancing operational efficiency, accountability and driving audit innovation and sustainable risk practices. She has a passion for positive impact for community through coaching, mentorship and

Willys Odhiambo Konyango
A skilled professional with a Diploma in Business Administration from Kenya Institute of Management and CPA certification. Willys is a passionate researcher with interests in strategic management, finance, and organizational performance. He combines practical experience with analytical insight to deliver impactful research and business solutions.

Dr Kevin Odhiambo Orage
Dr. Kevin Odhiambo Orage
MBChB (Moi)
Dr. Kevin Orage is a passionate and seasoned medical officer with a purpose: to advance equitable, sustainable, and innovative healthcare systems that truly serve communities. Currently leading clinical services at St. Camillus Mission Hospital in Karungu, where he combines hands-on patient care with research, advocacy, and strategic leadership in both institutional and grassroots health initiatives. With a strong clinical background, he ensures the provision of safe, evidence-based medical and surgical care
He also serves as one of the directors of Green Health Focus (GHF), a forward-looking NGO working at the nexus of sustainable healthcare, climate resilience, research advocacy, and planetary health integration. His leadership promotes sustainable, climate-resilient approaches to community health. . His commitment to grassroots engagement is reflected in the design and implementation of outreach initiatives, including health education, screening, and prevention campaigns.
By combining clinical excellence, public health insight, and strategic leadership, Dr. Orage plays a transformative role in improving health outcomes and advancing the mission of community-driven health initiatives.
For additional details please see the link > www.linkedin.com/in/drkevinorage100

Tobias Amollo
Tobias is an adult educater who has worked with various Non governmental organization across Kenya,as field officer in various programs ranging from health,social fund management and financial literacy skills among young women and youth out of schools.
He has passion in training communities on behavior change programs which allows individuals in the communities to identify their problems and take action on their problems. He holds Diploma in Adult Education and community Development from University of Nairobi.
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