Joseph Gitau
Chairman
Leading the association and representing our community.
KEBODIA
Kenya Botswana Diaspora Association
Umoja ni Nguvu — Unity is Strength
Bringing together the Kenyan community in Botswana — connecting, supporting and celebrating our people.
Message from the Chairman
Karibuni to KEBODIA — our Kenyan community in Botswana. We come together to connect, support one another and celebrate our shared heritage. Whether you are new to Botswana or have made your home here for many years, you are welcome to be part of our community. Umoja ni Nguvu — together, we are stronger.
Joseph Gitau · Chairman
Our Executive Council
Meet the Executive Council
Tabitha Mueni
Assistant Secretary
Supporting association records and community coordination.
John Okech
Treasurer
Stewarding association finances and member contributions.
Mike Ndinga
Committee Member
Supporting community programmes and council activities.
Rose Owano
Vice Chairperson
Supporting the Chairman and the Executive Council.
Timothy Kibet
Secretary
Coordinating official records and association correspondence.
David Nyakwara
Committee Member
Supporting community programmes and council activities.
About KEBODIA
KEBODIA serves the Kenyan diaspora in Botswana through community events, welfare support, business networking and cultural celebration. The association is based in Gaborone and is open to Kenyans living anywhere in the country.
The association has been led by successive chairmen: Dr. Nelson Kiama, first Chairman; Tom Atonga, second Chairman from 2018 to 2026; and Joseph Gitau, current and third Chairman.
Our Committees
Youth
KEYDA is the KEBODIA youth body, chaired by Victor Gitonga.
Chairperson: Victor Gitonga
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Latest Newsletter
July 2026
Celebrating Leadership, Honouring Service
A first-ever Farewell Gala for our outgoing leaders, a salute to every Kenyan who has led this community since 1997 — and a first Soko Day that showed what unity can build.
Why Join KEBODIA
Welfare support
Standing together with families in difficult times.
SACCO savings & loans
Building financial resilience through our community.
Last-expense insurance
Family cover through the Old Mutual group scheme.
Networking
Connecting with fellow Kenyans across Botswana.
Cultural events
Celebrating our heritage and national occasions.
Community voice
A shared voice for our diaspora community.
How to join
1
Register online
2
Pay membership fee
3
Get your member number
Our Journey
First Chairman
Dr. Nelson Kiama
2018–2026
Tom Atonga
Current Chairman
Joseph Gitau
“It always seems impossible until it is done.”
— Nelson Mandela
Contact us
Questions about membership, welfare or events? Send us a message and the KEBODIA team will reply by email.