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Board of Directors

The experienced leaders who set our strategic direction and uphold our commitment to animal welfare.

Our Board

Our board members bring diverse expertise in law, science, agriculture, policy, and nonprofit leadership — united by a shared commitment to compassionate and sustainable Africa.

Dr. Mwenda Mbaka
Board Chairperson

Dr. Mwenda Mbaka

Animal Welfare Expert at AU-IBAR and Senior Partner at Mwenda Mbaka & Co., bringing deep expertise in veterinary public health and animal welfare policy across Africa.

David Kavunja
Executive Director

David Kavunja

Co-Founder and Executive Director of Utunzi Africa, leading the organisation's strategy, programs, and advocacy efforts for animal welfare across Kenya and the continent.

Ayubu Nnko
Board Member

Ayubu Nnko

Executive Director of the East African Animal Welfare (EAAW) organisation based in Tanzania, with extensive experience advancing animal welfare standards across East Africa.

Prof. Folorunso Fasina
Board Member

Prof. Folorunso Fasina

One Health Expert at FAO Rome and Professor at the University of Pretoria, specialising in epidemiology, zoonotic diseases, and the intersection of animal and human health.

Charles Imo
Board Member

Charles Imo

Co-founder of Utunzi Africa and Programs Director, leading the design and implementation of impactful animal welfare programs across Kenya.

Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore
Board Member

Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore

Founder of OHDI Nigeria and a leading One Health and Animal Welfare Specialist, driving policy and practice change across West Africa.

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