Ms. Irene is an experienced Community Development and Programs Leader with 15+ years of experience. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Social Work and Community Development from KISWD and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Gretsa University. She previously served at Population Service International, Women Enterprise Fund, and the County Government of Busia. At Undugu, she focuses on program strategy, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, and evaluation.

Ms. Irene Wesonga

(Co-Founder)

Immaculate is a social impact leader with 16+ years of experience in clinical practice and community development. In 2022, she founded Undugu Programs in response to deep social and economic inequalities intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under her strategic leadership, Undugu has evolved into a high-impact grassroots organization in rural Western Kenya, delivering integrated, community-led solutions through four flagship initiatives: Sista Plus Menstrual Dignity, Undugu Higher Education Fund, Hope for Teen Mothers Initiative, and Undugu Digital Bridges Initiative.

Mr. Bonventure is a seasoned finance and tax professional with 15+ years of experience. He has a solid understanding of tax, audit, and compliance with 10+ years of experience in revenue administration at Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K). He currently serves as a Tax Consultant at H&R Block USA.

Mr. Robert is a healthcare and business leader with 15+ years of experience in marketing and brand development. Currently serves as a General Manager at a leading Medical and Pharmaceutical Company, overseeing East African Markets.

Mr. Robert Mayama

Mr. Tobias Magero

Mr. Tobias is a seasoned finance professional with 9+ years of experience in non-profit financial management, grant oversight, and compliance. He currently serves as the Chief Finance Officer for Kitui Diocese in Kenya.

Ms. Ruth serves as the Vice Chair and also as the key Legal Advisor to the board. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 13+ years of legal practice. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Moi University; currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) at JKUAT. She serves as the Macro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) legal director and also offers pro-bono and volunteer services to FIDA -Kenya

Ms. Ruth Bikambo

(Legal Advisor)

Ms. Stella is a seasoned Human Resources professional with 12+ years of experience in management, people operations, and culture transformation. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K).

Ms. Stella Adongo Were

(Ops & Strategy Advisor)

Dr. Vincent Magero

(Health Programs Advisor)

Mr. Sebastian Wabwire

As Founding Board Chairperson, Dr. Were provides visionary leadership. As an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics, he earned his PhD in Pharmaceutics from China Pharmaceutical University in 2013. He is a Lecturer and a serving member of the Operational Research Committee of the Pharmacy & Poisons Board

Dr. Vincent is a Practicing Consultant as an orthopedic surgeon at the National Spinal Injury and Referral Hospital, Kenya. He is deeply passionate about expanding access to education for vulnerable learners.

Mr. Sebastian serves as a Member of the Board, providing strategic oversight and governance to advance the organization's mission of promoting gender equality, education access, and economic mobility.

Dr. Lincoln Munyendo

(Chairperson)

CPA Bonventure Nalugala

(Finance Advisor)

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