Our Team
Mustafa Y. Ali, Ph.D.
Director of Arigatou International – Nairobi & Secretary General of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Rev. Samuel Kobia, Ph.D.
Former Chairman, National Cohesion and Integration Commission
Attiya Waris, Ph.D.
Professor of Fiscal Law and Policy, University of Nairobi
Mumo Nzau, Ph.D.
Lecturer at the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies at the University of Nairobi (Kenya)
Ambassador Yusuf Abdulrahman Nzibo, Ph.D., E.B.S., O.G.W.
Former National Chairman of the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims
H.E. Erastus Mwencha, E.G.H., M.B.S.
Chairman, The African Capacity Building Foundation
Winnie Rugutt, Ph.D.
Head- School of International Relations and Diplomacy · Riara University
Titus Ibui, E.G.H.
Founder and Executive Director of Bell Industries Limited
Hassan Khannenje, Ph.D.
Director HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies
Edmond J. Pamba
Ag. Associate Director,
Research, Innovation & Development
Elizabeth Radina
Ag. Associate Director
Partnerships, Outreach and Strategic Communications
Halkano Abdi Wario, Ph.D.
Associate Director Terrorism, Violent Extremism & Radicalization
Jeremy Oronje
Research Assistant
Evans Ombisa
Graphic Designer
Shariff Nasir
Accountant
Sheikh Ramadhan Aula
Director Center for Sustainable Conflict Resolution
Asia M. Yusuf
Strategic Communications Officer
Bravin Onditi
Research Assistant
Asha Hassan
Program Assistant
Ivy Ndung’u
Research Assistant
Jakob Dehner
Research Assistant
Madighan Ryan
Research Assistant
Husna Maalim
Communications & Research Assistant
Judy Mbugua
Communications Assistant
Daniel Iberi
Senior Fellow, Regional Democracy, Governance and Rule of Law Program
Brig Gen (Rtd) Ahamed Mohammed, E.B.S.
Associate Fellow Defence and Security
Prof. Macharia Munene, Ph.D.
Associate Fellow, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, and Foreign Relations
Fatuma Ahmed Ali, Ph.D.
Associate Fellow, International Relations, Conflict and P/CVE
Prof. Fred Jonyo, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, Regional Democracy, Governance and Rule of Law Program
Prof. Aleksi Ylönen, Ph.D.
Associate Fellow, Politics and International Affairs, Horn of Africa Specialist
Ali M. Hadi, Ph.D.
Associate Fellow, Maritime Law
Suad Mustafa Elhag Musa, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, Regional Democracy, Governance and Rule of Law Program
Shazia Chaudhry, Ph.D
Associate Fellow, Climate Change and Adaptation
Mariah Faridah Muli
Associate Fellow Global Security, Conflict Resolution, Diplomacy, International Law and Gender Justice
Prof. Mesenbet Assefa
Senior Fellow, Regional Democracy, Governance and Rule of Law Program
Laurence Jost
Associate Fellow, Defence and Security
Mathieu Gotteland PhD.
Fellow, Horn of Africa Regional Peace and Security Program
Partha Moman
Fellow, Horn of Africa Regional Peace and Security Program
Zohra Mohamed Omar, PhD.
Fellow, Horn of Africa Regional Peace and Security Program (HARPS)
Solomon Kimaita
Fellow, Horn of Africa Regional Peace and Security Program (HARPS)
Brig Gen (Rtd) Ahamed Mohammed, E.B.S.
Defence and Security
Stephen Mwachofi Singo
Senior Fellow- Horn of Africa Regional Peace and Security Program (HARPS)
Elvin Nyukuri, Ph.D.
Environmental Governance
Jules Swinkels
Conflict Analysis
Emmanuel Kisiangani, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, Regional Democracy, Governance and Rule of Law Program
Sellah Nasimiyu King’oro, Ph.D.
Social Cohesion
Justice Srem-Sai
Maritime Law
Prof. Stig Jarle Hansen, Ph.D.
International Relations and Terrorism
Nelson Alusala, Ph.D.
Security and Transboundary Governance
Patrick Kasyula, Ph.D.
National Security, Leadership, and Governance
Kizito Sabala, Ph.D.
Human Security and International Relations
Annabelle Poelert
Political History and International Relations
Syed Manzar Zaidi, PhD.
Terrorism and Counter-extremism & Security Sector Governance
Denzel Akwany
Management Science, Analytics Engineering and Data-driven Decision-Making
Abdirahim Imran Mohamed
Governance, Conflict Prevention, and Regional Policy Engagement
Carine Lobela
Conflict prevention, Mediation support, & Regional Security
Fátima Chimarizeni Papelo, PhD
Conflict prevention, Mediation support, & Regional stability initiatives
Sylvanus Wekesa, PhD
Peacebuilding, regional security, leadership & development
Dr. Habiba Orsud
Conflict prevention, governance & regional security
Ayan Nuriye
Peace, Security & Development Governance
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Adan
Governance, Democratization, Peacebuilding and Food Security
Margaret Gichanga, PhD.
Associate, HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies
— Apex Governance Body
Lead with purpose
Shape the future of the Horn of Africa
The Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership and oversight to the Institute , ensuring alignment with its mission, upholding the highest standards of governance and accountability, safeguarding financial sustainability, and advancing partnerships that enhance the Institute’s impact, relevance, and influence.
The mandate of the Board includes
A
Strategic Oversight
To provide strategic oversight by guiding the Institute’s vision and strategic direction and ensuring that all HORN programs are aligned with its mission and remain relevant to emerging priorities
B
Governance and Compliance
To uphold governance and compliance by safeguarding institutional integrity, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, and promoting transparent, accountable, and effective governance structures
C
Financial Stewardship
To ensure financial stewardship by supporting resource mobilization efforts, approving budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring prudent management of the Institute’s funds and endowments
D
Partnerships & Advocacy
To strengthen partnerships and advocacy by cultivating strategic partnerships, expanding networks, and enhancing the Institute’s visibility and influence in relevant policy and research spaces
E
Advisory & Validation
Provide expert guidance on strategic and policy issues and ensure quality, credibility and independence of research
Guiding Vision. Upholding Integrity. Advancing Impact.
The Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight to ensure the Institute’s continued relevance, credibility, and regional influence.
The HORN Institute is now recruiting ENDOWERS to serve on its Board of Trustees. If you have the capacity to endow the Horn, as well as provide strategic leadership, build partnerships, support resource mobilisation, and advance the Institute’s mission and regional influence, please apply now.
All applications will be carefully scrutinized before accepted on the Board
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We welcome applications from accomplished individuals across sectors who share a commitment to evidence-based policy, peace, and regional prosperity in the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region.
All applications are reviewed by the Council of Advisors on a rolling basis. Applications are kept strictly confidential.