Staff Members

Hassan Khannenje, Ph.D.

Dr. Hassan Khannenje is the current Director of the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies, a research and policy think-tank based in Nairobi, Kenya, recently ranked number 18 as a ‘think- tank to watch’ in the world by the Global think tank index. He is a Fulbright scholar with a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA. He has  previously worked as an assistant professor at Wayne State University, Michigan, USA Dr. Khannenje is an author and practitioner specializing in geopolitics, defense and security, diplomacy and foreign affairs, peace and security, terrorism and violent extremism whose work has contributed to books and book chapters, peer reviewed articles and opinion pieces in regional and international publications and print media.

He an expert analyst and a regular contributor with various local and international media houses that include BBC, CNN, VOA, TRT, CGTN, SABC, Al Jazeera, ZDF, ARD, CFI, News Central, Russia Today, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Spanish News, Le Monde, New York Times, Daily Nation and the East African, NTV, KBC, Tv47, Citizen, and KTN among others on issues of geopolitics, terrorism, security, diplomacy, and foreign relations.

Academic Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, United States
• Master of Arts in Social and Public Policy with a concentration in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies from Duquesne University, United States
• Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies from the University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from the University of Nairobi, Kenya

Areas of Specialization

• Conflict Analysis, Resolution, and Management
• Policy Analysis
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research
• Foreign Policy and International Relations

Professional Membership

• The Academy of Political Science (USA)
• National Scholars Honor Society (USA)

Halkano Abdi Wario, Ph.D.

Academic Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy in Religion (Islamic Studies) from University of Bayreuth, Germany
• Master of Philosophy in Religion from Moi University, Kenya
• Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Moi University, Kenya
• Senior Humanities Research Fellow of Volkswagen Foundation of Germany with ongoing research project on nexus of film and counter-narrative production

Areas of Specialization

• Trends and Discourses on Countering Violent Extremism in the Horn of Africa
• Transnational Religious/Islamic Movements in Africa
• Muslim Personal Law in Africa
• Religion and Media
• Identity Politics and Social Change among Communities and Nations in the Horn Africa

Professional Membership

• International Association for History of Religions
• African Studies Association (USA)
• African Association for the Study of Religion
• African Borderlands Research Network (ABORNE)

Evans Ombisa

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Technology (Design) from Technical University of Kenya, Kenya
• Professional Counselling

Areas of Specialization

• Publishing
• Graphic Design
• Advertising and Publishing
• Branding

Edmond J. Pamba

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies, Maseno University (Kenya)
• Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy, Mount Kenya University (Kenya) (Ongoing)

Areas of Interests

• International Security
• Terrorism
• Foreign Policy
• Geopolitics

Raudhat Sayeeda Saddam

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Strathmore University

Areas of Interests

• International Development and Policy
• Community Development
• Conflict Resolution

Janice Sanya

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies from the University of Nairobi

Areas of Interests

• Diplomacy and Foreign Relations
• Policy Analysis and Strategic Thinking
• Food Security
• Regionalism and World Politics
• Politics of Aid and Development

Current Projects

• Day of Prayer and Action for Children (DPAC)
• Lenga Ugaidi na Talanta
• Diminishing the Prevalence of Radicalization into Violent Extremism (D-PRIVE)

Asia M. Yusuf

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies from University of Nairobi, Kenya

Areas of Specialization

• International Relations
• Terrorism
• Social Media Communication
• Public Relations
• Media

Elizabeth Radina

Academic Qualification:

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Strathmore University

Areas of Specialization:

International Relations

Partnerships

Peace and Security

Public Relations

Shariff Nasir

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Management(Islamic Banking and Finance Option) from UMMA University, Kenya (Ongoing)

Areas of Specialization

• Islamic Banking and Finance
• Islamic economic Thoughts
• Financial Accounting
• Business Management(Administration)
• Tax Accounting
• Cost Accounting

Ismail O. Owino

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting),KCA University (Kenya)
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya(CPA,K)

Areas of Expertise

• Financial Accounting
• Auditing & Investigations
• Taxation
• IFRS

Kalla Abudo

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor in Business Management (human resource option)

Areas of Specialization

• Human Resource Management

Bravin Onditi

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from Zetech University, Kenya
• Certificate on Gender Inclusivity in Peacebuilding from the United States Institute of Peace
• Certificate on Protection and Assistance for Migrants Vulnerable to Violence Exploitation and Abuse from IOM – UN Migration

Areas of Interest

• Research
• Conflict Resolution
• Foreign Policy
• Peacekeeping Operations

Husna Maalim

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Sociology, and a minor in Arabic (Ongoing) – University of Nairobi

Areas of  Interests 

• Political Development
• Political Systems and Regimes
• Design
• Photography

Jeremy Oronje

Academic Qualifications

• B.A in International Relations from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Area of interest

•  Conflict Analysis
•  ⁠Conflict Resolution
• Governance and Statecraft

Jakob Dehner