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KEBODIA is a community-driven member organisation which seeks to provide a vibrant port of call for Kenyans residing in Botswana.
Our Team
Tom Atonga
Chairperson
Tom Ochieng Atonga: Mr Tom Atonga is a higher education quality assurance expert. He is currentlythe senior manager at the Internal Quality Assurance Department (IQAD) at Botho University. The University has campuses in Botswana, Namibia,Lesotho,Eswatini and in Ghana. Mr Atonga was first elected as the chairman of Kebodia on 17th July 2018. He was again reelected in March 2023 to serve a second term. Because of his leadership, the association has made great strides and is now considered the best and most well-organized diaspora association. Mr. Atonga and his team have delivered to Kenyans important projects such as group insurance, and SACCO and are working on several projects to better the lives of Kenyans in the country. He is also the treasurer of the Global Diaspora County 48
Joseph Gitau
Vice Chairperson
Joseph Gitau is passionate about serving the community since his primary school days. He was inspired by teachers who led several projects like tree planting, waste management, drug abuse, etc. This resolve stuck with him through university where he studied Bed Science Education at Kenyatta University and later Master of Art in the use of ICT in teaching and learning. Over 12 years Joseph has taught and impacted Thousands of students of over 50 Nationalities both in Kenya and Botswana.
As Vice-chairman of KEBODIA, his mission is to initiate and promote programs that bring Kenyans together and use their resources to grow and excel in each field they operate. Finally, as Myron Rolle said, “I feel public service is so important, and giving back, being a role model, and helping people in need is something that I would love to do.”
Ms. Rose Owano
Secretary
Rose Owano, an inspiring, self-motivated, attentive, and dynamic teacher who believes in teamwork. I have served as a Chair lady, secretary, and member of a couple of groups before and hope to bring the positive experiences and expertise I have as KEBODIA’scurrent Secretary. Idowu Koyenikan once said, “There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.” This is how I envision KEBODIA. There are a lot of great people with wonderful ideas on how we can grow together. “Umoja ni Nguvu.” (Unity is strength.) Only by working together will we accomplish the many visions we have for our diaspora group in Botswana.
Mr. Kefa Okioma
Assistant Secretary
Kefa Okioma is village grown but spent 90 percentof my life in an urban setup. I have lived serving society in teaching, politics, church, and child rights institutions as a focused servant and offered leadership at differentlevels. In conjunction with the above, I currently serve asAssistant Secretary in Kenya Botswana Diaspora - Botswana Chapter. This is a voluntary service away from my professionalduties.
My mission is to foster prosperity as the greatest service to humanity in the KEBODIA fraternity. I think that growing better is more important as part of the solution than being part of problems in any focused and well-cultured society.
Mr Jackson Mogusu
Treasurer
Mr Jackson Mogusu Nyangechi is an experienced Administrator in higher education and an academic professional. He is also a skillful and dynamic Accounting and Tax Graduate with extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting.
He is currently a director at BA ISAGO University in the Department of Examinations, Student Records & Graduation. He is a member of the BA ISAGO University Senate and secretary to The Academic Affairs Board (AAB) responsible for the Academic management of the University.
Mr. Nyangechi was elected as the Treasurer of KEBODIA on 17th March 2018. He was again re-elected on 18 July 2023. Mr Nyangechi together with Kebodia Team has diligently maintained Kebodia finances for the members.
Eng.Mrs. Pauline.C. MAIYO
Executive Member 1
Private Professional Construction Engineering Practitioner currently based in Botswana.
Former Interim Secretary KEBODIA-2016-2018
Past Vice-Chairperson- Kenyan Catholic Community in Botswana 2015-2018.
Alumni of Kenya Institute of Highways &Building Technology, Kenya Polytechnic University College, and the University of Botswana.
Member Engineering Board, Associations of Women in Engineering & STEM, and Catholic Women.
Passionate about Sustainable Construction Techniques, Conservation of Flora & Fauna, Diaspora Affairs Community Developments & Charitable activities.
Looking forward to Champion Diaspora issues, especially in terms of favourable Reintegration of Returnees, transfer of best professional practices & Skills,and Women in Diaspora empowerment and investments issues in Kenya.
Mr. Michael Dinga Okungu.
Executive Member 2
A businessman specializing in building construction, renovations, and maintenance.
Member of the executive committee with a vision to champion KEBODIA to one day grow into an organization that every Kenyan in Botswana would be proud to be a part of.
I believe that Serving until you remain empty is the surest way to happiness and fulfilment in life.