Staff Members

Hassan Khannenje, Ph.D.

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)

Roselyne Omondi

Academic Qualifications

• Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts in Journalism, Media and Globalisation from Aarhus University, Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX), (Denmark) and Swansea University (United Kingdom)
• Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts in International Humanitarian Action from Rijksuniveriteit, Netherlands.
• Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Sociology from Kenyatta University, Kenya.
• Certificates in: Peace Research from University of Oslo (Norway), Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism: Theory and Practice from Leiden University (The Netherlands), Advanced Grammar, Advanced Academic Writing, Research Writing, Critical Thinking, and Comprehensive Writing from Swansea University (United Kingdom); Development Policies and Children’s Rights (Finland); First aid, Security, Safety and Survival in the field (Germany); Basic and Advanced Security in the Field (Kenya).

Areas of Specialization

• War, Conflict, and Terrorism
• Peace Research
• Writing (Research, Academic, Creative – Generalist, Specialist)
• Editing and Proofreading
• Media and Communication

Daniel Iberi

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Kenyatta University, Kenya.
• Trainer in Communication for Development

Areas of Specialization

• Information Gathering, Analysis and Report Writing
• Advanced Editing and Writing
• Online Journalism and Social Media Communication
• Development Communication
• Facilitation and Training

Professional Membership

• Public Relations Society of Kenya
• Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ)

Fauzia Hussein

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Chuka University, Kenya

Areas of Specialization

• Communication
• Public Relations
• Media

Evans Ombisa

Academic Qualifications

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

Areas of Specialization

• Graphic Design
• Advertising and Publishing
• Branding

Mwenda Kobia

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelors of Arts in Fashion Design and Marketing
• Bachelors of Arts in Media Production

Areas of specialization

• Social Media Strategy & Social Networking
• Media Production and film editing
• Research and Web data analysis

Edmond John Pamba

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from Maseno University, Kenya.

Areas of Specialization

• International Security
• Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
• International Law
• International Political Economy
• Global Governance and Globalization
• Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
• Regional Integration
• International Trade and Migration Development

Janice Sanya

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy, University of Nairobi (ongoing), Kenya

Areas of Specialization

• Security
• International Relations
• Gender and International Relations
• World Politics

Mary Ododa

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management from University of South Africa, South Africa
• Certificate in Critical Thinking in Global Challenges from University of Edinburgh

Areas of Specialization

• Environmental Trainer
• Research
• Environmental Management

 Areas of Specialization

• IAIAsa – International Association of Impact Assessments (South Africa)

Josephat Maina

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Commerce (Finance Option) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

 Areas of Specialization

• Financial Accounting
• Tax Accounting
• Managerial Accounting

Faiza Farah

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Arts in International Relations from United States International University – Africa, Kenya (ongoing)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (with concentration in Development Studies and a Minor in Psychology) from United States International University-Africa, Kenya

Areas of specialization

• Peace and Conflict
• Development Studies

Nakhumicha Shirley Otube

Education

• Master of Science in International Defence and Security – Cranfield University, Defence Academy, United Kingdom
• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (a double concentration in Foreign Policy and Diplomacy and Peace and Conflict Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice) – United States International University (USIU) – Africa, Kenya

Areas of specialization

• Gender and conflict
• Justice and Security Sector Reform
• Civil-Military Relations
• Migration
• Peacebuilding

Membership

• Vital Voices Lead Fellow
• Commonwealth Scholar

Deko A. Awel

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Concentration in Organizational Psychology) – United States International University – Africa, Kenya
• Certificate in Human Resource – North Pole College

Areas of Specialization

• Organizational Psychology
• Human Resource Development
• Office Assistance