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Utunzi Africa
Our Team
David Obinda
David Obinda is the co-founder and Executive Director of Utunzi Animal Welfare Organization. He runs the strategy, partnerships, and development for the organization. He is a PhD student at the University of Nairobi, and a food safety specialist. He is passionate about animal welfare and volunteered for local animal welfare initiatives before co-founding Utunzi.
Charles Imo
Charles Imo is the Co-founder, and manager in charge of Finance, logistics, and general administration. He has an MBA from Kenyatta University, and has experience spanning over 10 years managing portfolios of programs in the healthcare, start-up and non-profit industries. Charles is passionate about helping develop, implement and maintain business development strategies in organisations.
Josephat Ekuam
Josphat Ekuam is a veterinarian paraprofessional and Project officer in charge of sustainable farming and animal welfare. He has a Bachelor of science in Animal Health Management, Egerton University. He has worked on various projects on the welfare of donkeys and farm animals in various counties. During his free time, he loves volunteering for animal welfare initiatives.
Noah Emedel
Noah has over 10 years’ experience in entrepreneurship and program development from the NGO and business sector. In his role as Programs manager, he is responsible for building out and delivering a suitable strategy for the Network. The key goal of his role is to ensure Utunzi Animal Welfare is equipped with knowledge and expertise necessary to achieve our ambitious goal that is all animals enjoy humane and compassionate treatment.
Desnah
Desnah is our dedicated mobilizer and volunteer coordinator. She ensures all our field work engagements are well coordinated, planned, and implemented. Desna is an experienced programs coordinator with 2 years working in the non-profit space
Our Board
Our Board of directors are accomplished and experienced animal welfare experts and professionals who generously contribute their time and service for the development of Utunzi Animal Welfare Organization.
Dr.Mwenda Mbaka
Dr. Mwenda Mbaka is a Kenyan Veterinarian who also holds a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Public Health. He has undertaken numerous consultancy services in Kenya and other countries in Africa, in the areas of Veterinary Public Health, Animal Welfare, and the formulation of Animal Resources Sector Policies. Mbaka taught Animal Health at the Chuka University in Kenya, where he was the Chairman of the Department of Animal Science during his tenure. He has also served as the Chairman of the Kenya Veterinary Board, and as the President of the Team of Experts to establish and operationalize the African Union’s Association of African Veterinary Statutory Bodies. He currently serves as the Animal Welfare Expert of the African Union-Inter-Africa Bureau for Animal Resources [AU-IBAR]. Mbaka has also served as the Africa Region External Affairs Advisor to World Animal Protection, which is one of the leading animal welfare organisations globally. He also founded the Traceable Quality Indigenous Chicken Meat Program, which is an innovation based on high-welfare chicken production and a pricing model that de-risks chicken farmers from the fear that makes financial services from financial institutions inaccessible to them. Mbaka is a dedicated Pan-Africanist, a conservationist, and a passionate champion for Animal Welfare.
Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore
Dr. Kiki is a veterinarian, with an experience spanning 10 years in One Health & Animal welfare programming, research, and nonprofit management. She holds a DVM from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and an M.S.C. from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She is also the co-founder of Healthier Hens, one of our partner organisations in Kenya.
Ayub Nnko
Ayubu Nnko is the executive director of Education for African Animal Welfare in Tanzania. He is a trained Journalist with an experience spanning 18 years working in the animal welfare space in his country. He is passionate about empowering the community, and promoting sustainable and responsible coexistence with animals.
