Our leadership

Board & team

CESPAD's Board of Directors and management team work hand in hand to steer the organization toward its vision: a world where water, nature, and people thrive together — with a shared commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Governance

Board of Directors

The Board provides strategic oversight, financial accountability, and policy direction. Comprised of individuals with diverse expertise in governance, finance, community development, and environmental sustainability, the Board ensures that CESPAD remains true to its mission and values.

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Arch Cosmas Maweu

Board Chair

Provides leadership and oversight to ensure the integrity and strategic alignment of the organization.

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David Gitonga

Board Treasurer

Oversees financial matters and supports the development of sustainable funding strategies.

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Ashah Shaaban

Executive Director / Board Member

Represents management on the Board and leads day-to-day implementation of CESPAD's vision.

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Jacob Baraza

Board Member

Supports governance and contributes expertise in environmental and institutional policy.

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Angelica Mwelu

Board Member

Provides strategic insight into gender mainstreaming and inclusive development programming.

Delivery

Our team

Driven by a people-centered approach, CESPAD's team is composed of experienced professionals who implement programs, engage communities, manage resources, and monitor impact — working closely with partners and stakeholders to deliver sustainable outcomes across all focus areas.

Executive & policy

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Ashah Shaaban

Executive Director

Provides overall leadership and organizational oversight.

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Geoffrey Okoth

GIS Lead

Leads geospatial data and mapping across CESPAD's programme areas.

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Delphina Ndithya

Policy & Government Lead

Leads policy engagement and government relations.

Program management

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Jane Mbevi

Program Manager

Leads strategic planning and implementation of core program areas.

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Simon Njau

Project Manager

Coordinates field operations, partnerships, and project deliverables.

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Susan Okumu

Project Officer

Drives community engagement, data collection, training, and local implementation.

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Valarie Andeso

Project Officer

Drives community engagement, data collection, training, and local implementation.

Finance & administration

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Shuruti Mwanjirani

Finance Manager

Manages financial systems, planning, and reporting.

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Lydiah Gatheru

Project Accountant

Supports project-level financial accountability and compliance.