Board of Management
Strategic oversight and governance ensuring accountability
to community and funding partners
8 Board Members • 37.5% Women Representation • Community-Elected Leadership • Transparent Governance
🏛️ Professional Governance Structure
Our Board of Management provides strategic oversight and ensures accountability to both the community and funding partners. With 37.5% female representation, we exceed standard governance requirements and demonstrate our commitment to inclusive leadership.
Long-term planning and vision setting
Budget approval and financial oversight
Voice of the community in all decisions
Compliance and transparency measures
Executive Officers
Harrison Okwe
Chairman of the Board
Leadership Responsibilities
- Chairs board meetings and ensures effective governance
- Provides strategic leadership and vision
- Liaison with external stakeholders and partners
- Ensures board accountability and transparency
Leadership Approach
“Effective governance means balancing community needs with professional standards, ensuring every decision serves our mission while maintaining the trust of our partners and funders.”
Key Qualifications
- Community leadership experience
- Strategic planning expertise
- Stakeholder management
- Governance oversight
Collince Opiyo
Secretary
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate board meeting minutes and records
- Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Manages official correspondence and documentation
- Coordinates board communications and scheduling
Documentation Excellence
“Proper documentation and compliance create the foundation of trust that funding partners require. Every record we maintain tells the story of our commitment to transparency and accountability.”
Core Expertise
- Documentation systems
- Compliance management
- Communication coordination
- Legal requirements
George Ogweno
Treasurer
Financial Oversight
- Oversees all financial operations and budget management
- Ensures proper financial controls and accountability
- Reviews and approves major financial decisions
- Provides financial reporting to board and funders
Financial Stewardship
“Financial transparency and responsible stewardship are non-negotiable. Every shilling entrusted to us must be accounted for and used to maximum impact for our community.”
Financial Skills
- Budget management
- Financial controls
- Reporting systems
- Audit preparation
Board Members
Jane Otieno
Board Member – Women’s Empowerment Advocate
Focus Areas
- Women’s economic empowerment initiatives
- Gender inclusion in project implementation
- Community outreach and engagement
- Ensuring 50% women employment targets
“True community development means ensuring women have equal opportunities to participate and lead in every aspect of our initiatives.”
Irine Auma
Board Member – Community Development Specialist
Areas of Expertise
- Community needs assessment and planning
- Local stakeholder engagement
- Program impact measurement
- Traditional knowledge integration
“Our strength comes from understanding and respecting our community’s needs while introducing innovations that truly serve our people.”
Jackline Ouma
Board Member – Youth Development Champion
Youth Focus
- Youth employment and skills development
- Educational program coordination
- Mentorship and leadership training
- Next-generation capacity building
“Every young person in our community deserves the opportunity to develop their potential and contribute to our collective success.”
Bernard Odhiambo
Board Member – Technical Advisor
Technical Oversight
- Technical project validation and review
- Quality assurance oversight
- Innovation assessment and guidance
- Equipment and infrastructure planning
“Technical excellence and community values must work hand in hand to create sustainable solutions that serve our people.”
Kennedy Okinyi
Board Member – Community Representative
Community Liaison
- Community feedback and representation
- Local partnership development
- Grassroots engagement coordination
- Cultural sensitivity and preservation
“The board must always remember that we serve the community, and their voice must be heard in every decision we make.”
Board Governance Impact
✅ Full Board Transparency
Our Board of Management demonstrates complete transparency with identified members, documented roles, and professional accountability. Every board member is a real person with proven community leadership experience, ensuring responsible governance of all funding received.
8
Board Members
37.5%
Women Representation
100%
Community Elected
2
Year Terms
Governance That Builds Trust
Our Board of Management provides the oversight and accountability that funders and partners expect, while ensuring every decision serves our community’s best interests.