Our Team
— Apex Governance Body
Lead with purpose
Shape the future of the Horn of Africa
The HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies Board of Trustees is a distinguished governing body constituted of exceptional private individuals, institutions, corporations, philanthropic organisations, academic bodies, and research institutions.
As the apex governance structure of the Institute, the Board provides high-level oversight — holding responsibility for the vision, mission, financial health, governance integrity, and strategic direction of HORN
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
F
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
“The Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership and oversight to HORN, 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.” Executive Director the HORN Institute
— CURRENT BOARD
Board of Trustees
Meet the current governing trustees of the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies. Click any trustee to view their profile
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.
Chairman, National Cohesion and Integration Commission
Attiya Waris
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.
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
Associate Fellow, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, and Foreign Relations
Titus Ibui, E.G.H.
Founder and Executive Director of Bell Industries Limited
Amb. Mahboub Maalim
Former Executive Secretary of IGAD & former IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan
Hassan Khannenje, Ph.D.
Director HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies
Sheikh Ramadhan Aula
Director Center for Sustainable Conflict Resolution
Halkano Abdi Wario, Ph.D.
Associate Director Terrorism, Violent Extremism & Radicalization
Edmond J. Pamba
Ag. Associate Director,
Research, Innovation & Development
Elizabeth Radina
Ag. Associate Director
Partnerships, Outreach and Strategic Communications
Asia M. Yusuf
Strategic Communications Officer
Evans Ombisa
Graphic Designer
Shariff Nasir
Accountant
Ismail O. Owino
Accountant
Raudhat Sayeeda Saddam
Researcher
Jeremy Oronje
Research Assistant
Bravin Onditi
Research Assistant
Asha Hassan
Program Assistant
Ivy Ndung’u
Research Intern
Jakob Dehner
Research Intern
Madighan Ryan
Research Intern
Husna Maalim
Communications and Research Intern
Judy Mbugua
Communications Intern
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