Empowering the people of Kenya in North America
Two groups work together to form KDA-USA leadership team. The Advisory Board is a distinguished group of volunteers from around North America who bring experience, diversity and passion in economic empowerment of the people of kenyan decent in North America. Our members elect the advistory Board to provide strategic direction for the KDA-USA organization. Board members also serve as spoke persons and ambassadors for the organization.
Executive management Group
Our Executive Management Group oversees the implementation of the Board's vision. They lead and manage a staff across all regional chapters in USA, Canada and Mexico to execute the activities outlined in our program plan and budget. KDA-USA staff serve and collaborate with network of chapters and volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to advance the social, civic education and economic aspirations of it's members.
Our Team
Dr. Nyariki Otoyota
Dr. Nyariki Otoyota is a seasoned IT professional with two decades of experience leading strategic projects. His research focuses on information se...
Rosemary Akoth Olonde-Chief Financial Officer
Rosemary Akoth Olonde is an experienced Financial Manager with a Master of Business Administration in Finance and a Certified Public Accountant (CP...
Ms. Veronica Rotich
Veronica Rotich is the Executive Director of Minnesota African Youth initiative and
CoFounder Minnesota Kenyan Association. Veronica is ...
Mr.Muriithi Nduthu
Mr. Muriithi Nduthu lives in North Carolina and currently works in the financial services industry.
He is an advocate and passionate about ...
George Anyumba
George Anyumba holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from Morgan State University; Baltimore, Maryland with special interests in Epidemiolo...
Mr.Milton Nyakundi
Mr Milton Nyakundi, a seasoned journalist and communications expert with nearly two decades of experience, rose through the ranks from being an int...
Grace Lipuka
Meet Grace Lipuka, a dedicated administrator at Elite Health Care Services in Orangevale, CA, serving Sacramento County. Grace is a passionate comm...
Mr Collins Oswago
Collins Oswago joins our team as a passionate advocate for gender equality, youth development, and disability rights. With a Master's degree in Int...
Board of Trustees
• KDA-USA is governed by a volunteer Board comprised of 7 member-interim members.
• The collective wisdom, experience, diversity and passion of the
Board ultimately sets and executes our core ideology, purpose and
values — the enduring principles that guide us — our essential
reasons for being. The Board and its volunteers drive our vitality and relevance.
• The Board of trustees is responsible and accountable for setting
strategy and establishing policy to meet the needs of the KDA-USA members and its stakeholders
Members of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Saisi Marasa
Dr Marasa is the founding President of Kenya Diaspora Alliance in the USA. (KDA-USA). He is a passionate community organizer and has led several co...
Ms. Shazel Muhammad
Shazel Muhammad is a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. As an accomplished professional, she is an international keynote, TEDx speaker, CEO of Eu...
Dr. Shiro Chiro
Dr. Shiro Chiro is the visionary founder and lead practitioner at Afya Integrated Wellness and Holistic Clinica. Dr. Chiro is a Certified Medical E...
Board of Trustees
• KDA-USA is governed by a volunteer Board comprised of 7 member-interim members.
• The collective wisdom, experience, diversity and passion of the
Board ultimately sets and executes our core ideology, purpose and
values — the enduring principles that guide us — our essential
reasons for being. The Board and its volunteers drive our vitality and relevance.
• The Board of trustees is responsible and accountable for setting
strategy and establishing policy to meet the needs of the KDA-USA members and its stakeholders