OUR TEAM

Nairobi Office

Sam Owilly

Chief Executive Officer

Sam's BIO

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Sam Owilly is a recognized leader with more than 15 years of experience in building and leading large and high-performing teams and a respected subject matter expert in business strategy, organizational management, poverty graduation/economic inclusion, climate adaption and resilience building, livestock market systems and rangeland resource management in Kenya and Eastern Africa.

Mary Wanyeri

Director of People and Culture

Mary's BIO

Director of People and Culture

Mary is an HR Professional with over 10 years of experience in HR and Administration across E-Commerce, NGO, Financial Services/Fintech, Education & Health Care Industries. She joined BOMA in July 2020, overseeing all HR functions and rolling out learning and development initiatives, as well as new performance management systems. She holds a Masters degree in Human Resources Management and Strategic Management from Daystar University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Guyo Abduba Wako

Director M&E, Accountability and Reporting

Guyo's BIO

Director M&E, Accountability and Reporting

Guyo is Results-driven M&E specialist with 11 years of hands on experienced in designing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, tools, and processes in an international development/humanitarian environment. He has provided leadership, support and guidance on Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) projects. Prior to joining BOMA, he has worked with International NGOs like Mercy Corps, ACDI/VOCA, Land O’ Lakes and Fintrac Inc. He has a Master of Arts in (Monitoring & Evaluation) from University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology (BSc. IT) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology..

Nancy Akale

Office Assistant

Lorian Egesa

Financial Controller

Terry Kemuma Rombo

People Operations Assistant

Carolyne Karimi

People Operations Coordinator

Pamela Ncabira

Training Assistant

Nancy Matu

People & Culture Manager

Gerishom Miheso Kidaha

Finance Officer

Chrispin Kariuki

Data Analyst

Nelson Nyabola

Training Officer

Sally Oketch Nyiwende

Junior IT Systems Administrator

Eunice Chege

Training and Curriculum Coordinator-LIFT NK

Irene Opondo

Research and Learning Coordinator

Jane Maina

Procurement and Logistics Officer

Thomas Kong’ong’o

Chief Technology Officer

Monica Kundu

Director, IT Solutions

Director, IT Solutions

Monica joins BOMA as the IT Manager in the Nanyuki headquarters. Monica graduated from Egerton University with a B.S. in Computer Science. Prior to joining BOMA, she worked as a project manager and technical support lead for Impax Business Solutions. She has also worked for Techbiz Limited as a technical support lead, and as lead technical consultant for the SAP HANA and distributor management systems. Monica has extensive experience in the deployment, training and support of computer systems.

Duncan Kimani

IT Service Delivery Manager

Duncan's BIO

IT Service Delivery Manager

As IT Service Delivery Manager, Duncan provides support to our teams on our Salesforce and TaroWorks platforms, and helps diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve a range of software, hardware and connectivity issues for our office staff. Duncan holds a Degree in Business Information Technology from Mt. Kenya University (Thika).

Noreen Gitonga

Procurement and Logistics Manager

Noreen's BIO

Procurement and Logistics Manager

Noreen joins BOMA as a proactive and highly skilled People and Administrative Officer with 5 years of hands-on experience working in diverse office environments. She is a demonstrated team player who works collaboratively and communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Noreen holds a diploma in Human Resource Management from the Kenya Institute of Professional Studies.

Mbithi Munyoki

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Kristina Musili

Executive Assistant to the C.E.O

Mary Mbuve

Director of Training and Capacity Development

Dorcus Onyango

SalesForce System Administrator

Simon Gitonga Mbuki

Program Manager - NAWIRI

Stella Gakii

Data Analyst Officer

Susan Saruna

Finance Assistant

Lisa Chao

Data Analyst

Florence Bonita

Senior SalesForce System Administrator

Sylivia Migide Masia

KSEIP Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Merab Nyasuguta

Finance Officer-LIFT NK

Susan Joseph Wako

Scaling Partnership Manager, Francophone

Gabriel “Chacha” Mogaya

Director of Finance and Administration

Gabriel's BIO

Director of Finance and Administration

Gabriel joins us in our Nanyuki headquarters as Finance Manager responsible for financial management, budgeting and tracking program activities and expenditures. Previously he had held the same position at the Norwegian Refugee Council for South Sudan and Yemen. Gabriel holds an MBA in Finance from Africa Nazarene University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Catholic University of East Africa. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Nancy Wamwea

Director of Programs

Nancy Wamwea is a Programme Management Specialist with over 29 years’ experience working in the Civic Society sector. She started her career as a high school teacher and later joined the Civil Society Sector. Her work has focused on the socio-economic empowerment of poor and marginalized children, youth and communities in urban informal settlements and rural areas, as well as empowering Kenyan citizens to internalize and exercise their constitutional rights, promoting gender equality and socio-political empowerment of women and girls, and civil society strengthening. Nancy holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education both from Kenyatta University. Nancy also holds a Diploma in Good Governance and Urban Public Planning from the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)- Netherlands. She loves serving others, more so the less privileged in society. During her free time, she loves listening to motivational talks or gospel music.

Edward Lempoko

Finance Manager

Edward joined the BOMA Project in February 2019 as Finance Assistant in our Nanyuki office, and is now BOMA’s Finance Manager. Edward has over six years’ experience working in finance and as a native of Samburu, a deep familiarity with the northern region of the country. He has worked for Lewa Trading and Northern Rangelands Trust, and most recently was at the Berbera Electricity Company in Somaliland. Edward holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting and a CPA, part 2 and is currently pursuing part 3.

Dorine Genga

KSEIP Program Manager

Dorine's BIO

KSEIP Program Manager

Dorine joined BOMA in April 2021. She is a development assistance professional with 8 years of experience in Resilience Programming at USAID Kenya and East Africa mission. Prior to joining USAID she worked in human resources at the U.S. Embassy, and in the refugee resettlement program with Church World Service Resettlement Support Center, Africa. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Business Studies and Geography and a postgraduate diploma in Human Resources.

Paul Bolo

Research and Learning Manager

Calvin Wasonga

IT Associate

Catherine Mawia Mwema

Director of Research and Learning

Evans Misigo

Finance and Administration Manager-LIFT NK

Abdirahman Boru Hussein

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator - NAWIRI

Boru's BIO

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator - NAWIRI

Boru is BOMA’s new Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in Isiolo, responsible for day-to-day-management of BOMA’s rigorous field-based monitoring and evaluation activities. He holds a degree in Accounting from Kenya College of Accountancy University (KCAU) and is currently studying for a Degree in Governance, Leadership & Election at Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA). Previously, he was a Project Assistant on the Feed the Future project with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and was involved in implementation of the Accelerated Value Chain Development (AVCD) program in Isiolo County. He has also worked as a Research Assistant for Johns Hopkins University, conducting interviews on pastoral conflicts, pasture scarcity and climate change in Isiolo County.

George Washingtone

Data Manager

Wanjema Wilson Waithaka

IT Associate

Isabella Lengopito

Program Coordinator - KSEIP

Isabella's Bio

Program Coordinator - KSEIP

Isabella Lengopito is an accomplished, compassionate, and results driven professional with over three years of progressive experience working with children in various capacities, including working as a project officer with KIBA CDO, and as an untrained teacher with Kisima Mixed Day School and Karai Mixed Secondary School. Isabella graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelors in Education Arts.

Daniel Wenwa

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager-LIFT NK

Derrick Kinoti

People Operations Officer-LIFT NK

Isiolo Field Office

Mengistu Seketeti

Program Manager - REAP General - Isiolo

Abdul Godana Roba

SEED Program Manager

Nancy Minage Naitira

SEED Field Officer

David Phanuel Parsitau

Field Officer

Dorcas Ekelale

Program Coordinator - SEED

Dorcas's Bio

Program Officer

Dorcas is our Program Officer based in our Nanyuki headquarters. She is a highly dedicated professional with over 8 years of experience in all aspects of project coordination and implementation within the NGO and humanitarian space, most recently at Mercy Corps. Prior to that she has worked at Helpage international, Oxfam International and World Food Program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Project Planning and Management from Nairobi University, and a Diploma in Development studies and Social Work from Kenya Institute of Professional Studies.

Mariana Turolo

Office Administrator

Mariana's BIO

Office Administrator

Mariana joined BOMA in December 2013 as office administrator in BOMA’s field office in Marsabit Town. She attended secondary school in Laisamis, attended the Imenti Secretarial and Computer College in Meru, and earned a diploma in computer studies from Digital Computer College. She has worked as an assistant at Marsabit Boys Secondary School, Laisamis CDF, Cyber Com Marsabit and Meru National Park.

Shana Abduba

Livelihoods Officer

Florence Kabale Ali

Field Officer

Aziza Isaack Godana

Program Coordinator - REAP for Nutrition

Program Coordinator - REAP for Nutrition

Aziza brings her passion for good health and nutrition for vulnerable populations to her role at BOMA. She will be working to build capacity in one of our new regions and help participants achieve self-sufficiency through livelihood opportunities. She holds a diploma in Community Development and Social Work from the Technical Institute of Kenya and has a certificate in pharmaceutical technology. Most recently she was a Community Mobilizer with BRICS (Building Resilience in Civil Society).

Bety Lesiamito

M&E Officer - Isiolo Cluster

Bety's Bio

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Marsabit Cluster

Bety is a graduate of Laikipia University and holds a Bachelors Degree in Commerce with majors in Finance and Banking. She joined the BOMA team in September 2017, and is responsible for markets analysis and assessments, capacity building for BOMA participants and staff, markets linkages, livestock value chain and promotes financial access and inclusion. Prior to joining BOMA, she worked with various organizations including, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (K.N.B.S) and Afya Timiza – Amref.

Christine Lina

Markets and Financial Linkages Officer - Isiolo Cluster Office

Maralal Field Office (Samburu Office)

Thomas Lmetingas Lenaruti

Program Manager - REAP General - Samburu

Thomas's BIO

Program Manager - REAP General

Thomas joins the BOMA Project after eight years of serving as a program officer with World Vision Kenya (4 years) and Child Fund Kenya (4 years). He also worked with the International Labor Organization to combat child labor in Kenya. Thomas earned his diploma in Community Development from Kenya Institute of Social Work and his undergraduate in Development Studies at Mount Kenya University. Clearly dedicated to improving his country, he now serves as the senior field officers in Samburu county.

Stephen Leshorono

M&E Officer

Josephine Leseewa

Field Officer

Rosebella Saniki

Cluster Office Administrator

David Kosgei Kanda

Program Manager, Natural Resource Management - LIFT NK

George Learpora

Field Officer

Mathew Lentaam

Field Officer- LIFT NK

Lmari Lemiruni

Guard

Sarah Sein Lanyasunya

Program Coordinator - NAWIRI

Program Coordinator - NAWIRI

Sarah grew up in Maralal, and was the first female Field Officer in the new Samburu office. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Laikipia University, as well as a diploma in Computer Studies from Eldoret Polytechnic. Additionally, Sarah has been able to take a variety of short courses and receive on-job trainings. Most recently, Sarah worked as a Project Officer for Anglican Overseas Aid, where, for four years, she managed the partnership in Samburu County, aiding maternal child health. Sarah also has an additional four years of work experience with Compassion Kenya, as the Director of a Child Sponsorship Program.

Festus Letuya

Field Officer

Ben Leumas Letuke

Field Officer

Bertha Achieng

Training Officer- LIFT NK

Marsabit Field Office

Meshack Omarre

Deputy Kenya Program Director

Meshack's BIO

Deputy Kenya Program Director

Meshack is based in BOMA’s field office in Marsabit. He is originally from Ngurunit, and aside from his time spent at university, he has lived throughout Northern Kenya. Meshack has a certificate in public relations and a diploma in human resources, both from the University of Nairobi. He is currently pursuing his degree in business administration from Kenya Methodist University.

David Ltapwa

Field Officer

David's BIO

Field Officer

David joined BOMA in 2012 after working for the Kenya Red Cross, CARE International, and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRE). He was promoted from Village Mentor to Field Officer in 2015.

Leparie K Nicholas

Field Officer

Barille Sharamo Korme

Field Officer

Jane Angalia Mwendwa

M&E Officer

Celestine Heibor

Field Officer

Field Officer

Celestine joins the BOMA team as our second female Field Officer. Celestine has both a certificate and degree in Community Development from St. Paul’s University, and she has previously worked with the Red Cross Society, Radio Jangwani 106.3, and Kargi and Chalbi Primary Schools. Celestine is a Field Officer, supervising 8 mentors (5 male and 3 female). She supervises a total of 260 business groups and 34 savings groups.

Galgallo D. Jillo

Field Officer

Galgallo is the Field Officer for the Moyale and Central regions. He supervises 10 mentors.

Helena Lesiyampe

Markets & Financial Linkages Officer

Mathew Molu Guyo

SEED Field Officer

Mary Qabale

Cluster Office Administrator

Guyo Golicha Huka

Program Manager

Abudho Dokata Yara

Field Officer

Yattani Tura Duba

Program Coordinator - LIFT NK, Marsabit

Noor Umoro Hassan

Field Officer

James Atoro

Field Officer-KSEIP

Turkana Field Office

Francis Elim Ngikito

Program Manager - LIFT NK, Turkana

Francis hails from Turkana County. He was immediate Project manager for USAID NAWIRI and former Graduation Advisor under USAID KLMS sub-award and worked closely with ACDI-VOCA and Mercy Corps team at LMS Project. Francis works on all aspects of programs implementation with over 13 years of experience working for local and international development organizations. Francis joined BOMA in January 2018 from Kenya Aid NGO’s Consortium (KANCO) where he was Project’s coordinator for USAID funded governance and accountability (Wezesha mashinani) project, alongside community TB program funded by the Global Fund. Prior, Francis worked at the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC) on strengthening livestock marketing systems for resilience program funded by USADF as the Project coordinator and World Vision Kenya and Share International in different leadership portfolio.

Francis holds a Master of Science Degree in Development Studies from Jomo Kenyatta University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Degree Associate in Theology, and a Diploma in Human Resource Management with certificates in community development, personnel management, and industrial relations.

Geodfrey Akolong

Program Coordinator - Nawiri

Sylvia Nandalo

Cluster Office Administrator

Catherine Ewoi

Field Officer

Everlyne Lomoruki

Field Officer, LIFT NK

Bob Opiyo

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer-LIFT NK

Francis Areet Eleman

Field Officer, Turkana

Daniel Namuya

Field Officer

Elizabeth Watih

Field Officer

John Bosco Ekaale

Field Officer- NAWIRI

Robert Lokipeet Ekiru

Field Officer- LIFT NK

Moses Ekal Ebei

Field Officer- LIFT NK

Jackline Alimlim Eregae

Field Officer

Dickson Elimlim

Markets and Financial Linkages Officer

Pauline Lokol Ngapiki

Field Officer

Elimo Gervanson Eregae

Field Officer, LIFT NK

Simon Mugoh Wangu

Training and Capacity Development Manager- LIFT NK

Veronica Awoi

Field Officer-LIFT NK

Jaya's BIO

Vice President & Chief Impact Officer

Jaya currently serves as the Vice President & Chief Impact Officer at the BOMA Project.

Jaya brings over 20 years of experience in international development, nonprofit management and social impact innovation and scaling. Prior of joining the BOMA Project, Jaya served as the Executive Director of South Africa-Washington International Program in Washington, D.C., the Executive Director of Suffolk Partnership for Healthy Community in Suffolk, VA, Director of Global Health Programs at Physicians for Peace in Norfolk, VA, and the Director of Research for Physicians for Social Responsibility in Washington, D.C.

As an experienced nonprofit leader and manager, Jaya has worked and travelled extensively in Africa. In addition to her organizational management and new business development expertise, Jaya has published numerous articles, issue briefs, reports and books chapters on issues ranging from international development, global and community health and international security. She has provided briefings on these topics to members of the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate, and the United Nations. She has been interviewed and quoted by many news sources including Reuters TV, CNN Money, the Associated Press, the Times of India, the Times News Service, National Public Radio, and the Voice of America.

Jaya holds master’s degrees in International Studies from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and in Political Science & Public Administration from Benares Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Jaya completed her Ph.D. course work in International Studies at Old Dominion University in 2000.

Email: jaya.tiwari@boma.ngo

Brenda Schuster

Senior Director of Impact and Sustainability

Brenda Schuster is an international professional with 25 years of work and life experience across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. A former Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan and Uganda, she has expertise in management; policy and advocacy; research; grant writing; program design and implementation; and technical programming across multiple sectors. She holds an MA in International Studies, an MSc in Nutrition, and a PGC in Global Health.

Taryn Cocheo

Donor Relations and Database Officer

Taryn's Bio

Finance Associate

Taryn started working in the non profit field in 2001. After doing case management work for several years in New York City she left to open a restaurant, catering and events company with her husband. Throughout that time she stayed active in the non profit world, was on the board of a local community center and has volunteered for Girls on the Run as well as doing various volunteering for a local cancer center. Taryn is passionate about showing her 3 daughters that we can make a difference in the world and was inspired when she heard about the BOMA project. She is excited to be a part of the BOMA team as the Finance Associate.

Stephen J. Kelly

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Steve has 30 years of financial experience in international banking, real estate development and social services. After working in London, Chicago and New York as an investment banker with expertise in capital markets and commodity finances, Steve turned to real estate development to enable him to stay closer to home and be active in his local community in the Hudson Valley. Serving on the boards of several nonprofits, includes years as Vice Chairman of Nyack Hospital, Steve most recently worked as CFO for Rockland County’s largest senior services agency. Steve spent his childhood years in Aden, Yemen and the rolling downs of Sussex, England before moving to the U.S. in 1986. He has a B.A. (Hons), M.A. in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University.

Anjum Khalidi

Senior Director of Development

In her role as BOMA’s Senior Director of Development, Anjum Khalidi a key member of BOMA’s senior leadership team responsible for cultivating and expanding BOMA’s individual, foundation and corporate donor revenue. Anjum has dedicated her career to SDG1, ending poverty, and is especially passionate about women’s economic justice. She is a collaborative leader with an extensive track record of building lasting partnerships with funders and other key stakeholders—most recently at Trickle Up and prior to that at Women’s World Banking. Anjum holds an MPA from Columbia University and a BA from Syracuse University in Economics with a focus on women’s studies. In her spare time, you can find her reading or on the soccer field with her two kids.

Aurelie Somda

Scaling Coordinator (Francophone)

Anna Mecagni

Chief Program Officer

Anna Mecagni brings over 20 years of experience supporting the inclusive development of marginalized populations around the world. She most recently served as the Chief of Program Operations at AmeriCorps, a U.S. government agency that tackles the country’s most pressing problems through national service and volunteerism. Previously, she led program strategy and design at Women for Women International (WfWI), an NGO that supports women survivors of war through a gender-transformative graduation program focused on social and economic empowerment. Previously, Ms. Mecagni managed USAID-funded civil society and peacebuilding programs with FHI 360 focused on supporting community-led development activities, the organizational and technical development of local NGOs and engaging young people as positive agents of change. Ms. Mecagni started her career working on issues of forced migration and refugee rights both abroad and in the U.S. with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), World Relief, Human Rights First and Catholic Charities. She earned her Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at the University of New Hampshire. Ms. Mecagni has lived and worked in Chad, Burundi, Mozambique and Senegal and she speaks French.

Cherise Forbes

Director of Communications & Marketing

Cherise's BIO

Director of Communications & Marketing

Cherise Forbes is an experienced communications professional and former journalist with love for the written word, photography, and graphic design. Prior to BOMA, Cherise led communications for Stratton Mountain School, an elite ski academy in Southern Vermont, and served as Editor-in-Chief for The Manchester Journal. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Studies from Nazareth College, where she also led a small non-profit organization and participated in the Clinton Global Initiative University. Cherise is passionate about sustainable development, women’s empowerment, and environmental conservation. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and cross-country skiing through Vermont’s green mountains.

Lisa Kern

Finance Associate

OUR BOARD

OUR TEAM

Nairobi Office

Sam Owilly

Sam's BIO

Mary Wanyeri

Mary's BIO

Guyo Abduba Wako

Guyo's BIO

Nancy Akale

Lorian Egesa

Terry Kemuma Rombo

Carolyne Karimi

Pamela Ncabira

Nancy Matu

Gerishom Miheso Kidaha

Chrispin Kariuki

Nelson Nyabola

Sally Oketch Nyiwende

Eunice Chege

Irene Opondo

Jane Maina

Thomas Kong’ong’o

Monica Kundu

Duncan Kimani

Duncan's BIO

Noreen Gitonga

Noreen's BIO

Mbithi Munyoki

Kristina Musili

Mary Mbuve

Dorcus Onyango

Simon Gitonga Mbuki

Stella Gakii

Susan Saruna

Lisa Chao

Florence Bonita

Sylivia Migide Masia

Merab Nyasuguta

Susan Joseph Wako

Gabriel “Chacha” Mogaya

Gabriel's BIO

Nancy Wamwea

Edward Lempoko

Dorine Genga

Dorine's BIO

Paul Bolo

Calvin Wasonga

Catherine Mawia Mwema

Evans Misigo

Abdirahman Boru Hussein

Boru's BIO

George Washingtone

Wanjema Wilson Waithaka

Isabella Lengopito

Isabella's Bio

Daniel Wenwa

Derrick Kinoti

Isiolo Field Office

Mengistu Seketeti

Abdul Godana Roba

Nancy Minage Naitira

David Phanuel Parsitau

Dorcas Ekelale

Dorcas's Bio

Mariana Turolo

Mariana's BIO

Shana Abduba

Florence Kabale Ali

Aziza Isaack Godana

Bety Lesiamito

Bety's Bio

Christine Lina

Maralal Field Office (Samburu Office)

Thomas Lmetingas Lenaruti

Thomas's BIO

Stephen Leshorono

Josephine Leseewa

Rosebella Saniki

David Kosgei Kanda

George Learpora