STAFF

I am a leader in the community, advocating for ten years for quality health services access among key populations in Kisumu County through community engagement. I have worked with various communities and have gained the trust and respect of those around me. I am an excellent communicator and have a passion for helping others. I am also proficient in conflict resolution and a data security champion, which has helped me to navigate through difficult situations successfully. I have been advocating for a stigma-free society for specific populations so that they can have quality health service provision.

I implement projects that enhance better health outcomes and the meaningful engagement of gay men, bisexual men, men who have sex with men, and male sex workers (GBMSM/MSW) who are living with HIV. I work to provide better health outcomes and for the reduction of stigma and discrimination against GBMSM/MSW living with HIV. I have also conducted a project with the Center International Health Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB-KENYA) to help promote collaboration in the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based HIV prevention, care and treatment services. This is for a key population with the aim of creating demand and increasing service uptake among GBMSM/MSW living with HIV in Kisumu East, West, Central and Nyakach Sub-County within Kisumu County.

I possess skills in working with key populations and have engaged with GBMSM/MSW as a paralegal officer dealing with documentation and reporting of GBV and IPV cases among the KPs. I have also participated in the implementation of a project supported by UHAI-EASHRI under MOPLS CBO. The project is aimed at “Enhancing Better Health outcome and meaningful engagement of GBMSM/MSW living with HIV.”

I advocate for quality healthcare services for GBMSM/MSW+ by sensitizing healthcare providers about the services that GBMSM/MSW+ need. I have been able to achieve this by organizing sensitivity training and health talk sessions with healthcare providers. I also advocate for a stigma-free community through community sensitivity forums and dialogue meetings with community members. I am endorsing a study on comprehensive social and legal approaches to HIV and mental health prevention development combating multilevel stigma discrimination for sexual and gender minorities in Kisumu County.

LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

I am an expert in population health with a clear understanding of humanitarian service provision and development. I have extensive experience in working with diverse groups of people to develop and manage social innovations. I have a good managerial and coordination capacity that has steered me to grow in my career. I have a distinct love for research and problem-solving, and I am able to lead the evaluation process to its logical conclusion. My career goal is to enable communities to take control of their development and overall well-being. I am working towards leading organizations to take evidence-based action in the management to empower communities, improve access to socioeconomic opportunities, participate in governance, and ultimately improve quality of life.

I am a health and gender empowerment strategist with over 18 years in gender and community development programming and advocacy. I am the Executive Director at the Centre for Health Rights (CHR), a community-based organization championing vulnerable groups’ right to quality healthcare and livelihoods. As a community health strategist, I have been at the forefront of advocacy to promote equal rights of women, girls and marginalized populations through capacity building to support their full participation in the social, political and economic development of their communities through meaningful participation, gender transformation and inclusiveness in policy formulation and implementation. I aspire to create an HIV/AIDS-free society where all persons, women and girls in particular, are empowered to enjoy their rights and live optimal, productive lives.

I have over ten years of experience in program implementation. This experience manifests through extensive reproductive health and community development research and program development, within a multidisciplinary context, working professionally in the fields of reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, advocacy, education, and economic empowerment.

I am a dedicated Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) expert with over seven years of experience. I specialize in enhancing the efficiency of health projects by designing and implementing comprehensive M&E plans, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis, and effectively communicating program progress to stakeholders. With a background in Economics and project management, I have made significant contributions to initiatives addressing health challenges such as TB, Malaria, and HIV prevention. I possess skills in M&E frameworks and methodologies, having developed robust data management systems and mentored project staff and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in organizational development and advocacy. Leveraging strong communication skills, I drive community engagement, advocacy campaigns, and collaborative networks for sustainable project outcomes.