Ms. Susan Karuri is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration. She holds an LL.M in International Economic Law from the East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai and an LL.B from Moi University. Prior to her deployment at the […]
Mr. Hassan Duale, born on 17/6/1977, is a highly qualified professional with a Master’s degree in education management and an additional Master’s in Business Administration. Currently serving as the Director Representing Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Education, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Mr. Duale is also an active member of[…]
Dr. Bashir Issak, born on April 10, 1970, is a highly accomplished medical professional with a Master’s in Medicine (MMED) and a Fellowship in Leadership in Maternal and Reproductive Health. Currently, he holds key roles as the Head of Family Health, Coordinator of the Kenya Cuba Collaboration Project, and Program Coordinator for UNFPA. Dr. Isak also serves[…]
They say the elders play a critical role in the decision-making process in every community because of their hierarchical position in those communities. In some communities, they are regarded as the custodians of the culture while in others we see them as wise men who advise and provide wisdom to the younger generation and society. FGM is a[…]
Mrs. Ipato Korema Surum was appointed the Chairperson of the Anti FGM Board in July 2023 by President William Ruto. She was born in June 1976 in the present Narok County where FGM is deeply entrenched in the Maasai community. She holds a Bachelors in Business Management.
Ms. Kamande is a devoted activist against Gender-Based Violence prompted by her traumatizing experience as a survivor. She is a widow passionate about widow’s rights and empowerment. She is the founder of Come Together Widows Organization. Her passion for widows’ empowerment propelled her to organize widows of Kenya into small groups in every ward to enable them[…]
Richard Mulewa Mitingi, born on March 14, 1986, is a dynamic individual with a diploma in Business Management. Notably, he is the youngest board member at the Anti-FGM Board, adding to his multifaceted background. Richard served as the Constituency Office Manager for Malindi Constituency from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, he worked as a cashier at Malindi[…]
Ms. Emily Maina holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Studies and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Education. She has a drive for youth empowerment which is dear to her. She is the Deputy Director -Youth Affairs in charge of Youth Empowerment and Participation and also the Regional Coordinator of Youth Affairs for Nairobi County. Previously she worked[…]
Ms. Opati, currently the Deputy Director for Gender at the State Department for Gender, brings extensive public service experience with a focus on education and gender issues. She served as the Acting CEO of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund from 2015 to 2016. Ms. Opati holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Kenyatta University and a[…]
Ms. Kiria holds an MBA from Moi University, a BSc in Business Administration from USIU – Africa, and a Diploma in Public Relations Management. She completed the Senior Manager’s Leadership Program at Strathmore Business School and is a Certified Professional Mediator from the Mediation Training Institute International, USA. She also holds a National Diploma in Business Management[…]