Staff Members
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Hassan Khannenje, PhD
Director, The HORN Institute
View ProfileDirector, The HORN Institute
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution Nova Southeastern University, Florida USA.
- Master’s degree in Social and Public Policy with a concentration in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, USA.
- Masters in Diplomacy and International Studies, Institute of Diplomacy, University of Nairobi
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from the University of Nairobi.
Areas of specialization
- Conflict Analysis Resolution expert
- Policy Analysis
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Foreign Policy
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Sh. Ramadhan Aula
Associate Director, Centre for Study of Terrorism, Radicalization, and Violent Extremism
View ProfileAssociate Director, Centre for Study of Terrorism, Radicalization, and Violent Extremism
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Religious Studies, University of Nairobi.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sharia, Islamic University of Madina, Saudi Arabia.
- Diploma in Administration, United Kingdom
- Certificates in Project Management, Communication, and Leadership.
Areas of specialization
- Islamic law
- Social Mobilization, Facilitation and Training
- Writer
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Roselyne Omondi
Associate Director, Research
View ProfileAssociate Director, Research
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation, Aarhus University, Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX), and Swansea University (Denmark, UK).
- Master’s degree in International Humanitarian Action, Rijksuniveriteit, the Netherlands.
- Bachelor’s in English and Sociology, Kenyatta University, Kenya.
- Certificates in: Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (The Netherlands), Advanced Grammar, Advanced Academic Writing, Research Writing, Critical Thinking, and Comprehensive Writing (UK); 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), Peace Research (Norway)
Areas of specialization
- War, conflict, and terrorism
- Peace Research
- Writing (generalist, specialist)
- Editing (content, developmental)
- Media and Communication
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Daniel Iberi
Strategic Communications Manager
View ProfileStrategic Communications Manager
Academic Qualifications
- Masters of Arts in Communication Studies-University of Nairobi
- Bachelor of Education (English and Literature)- Kenyatta University
- Trainer of Trainers, Communication for Development-UNICEF/University of Pennsylvania
- Alliance Francais-French, Intermediate Level
Areas of specialization
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- Information Gathering, Analysis and Report Writing
- Advanced Editing and Writing
- Online Journalism and Social Media Communication
- Development Journalism
- Facilitation and Training
Professional Membership
- Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ)
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Ms. Fauzia Hussein
Strategic Communications Assistant
View ProfileStrategic Communications Assistant
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies, Chuka University
Areas of specialization
- Communication specialist
- Public Relations
- Media personnel
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Evans Ombisa
Graphic Designer
View ProfileGraphic Designer
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Technology (Design), Technical University of Kenya
- Professional Counselling
Areas of specialization
- Graphic design
- Advertising and publishing
- Branding
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Mwenda Kobia
Social Media Strategist
View ProfileSocial Media Strategist
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
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Jim Kaketch
Research Fellow-Governance and Statecraft
View ProfileResearch Fellow – Governance and Statecraft
Academic Qualifications
- MSc, Public Policy & Administration (Comparative Public Policy & Administration) -London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom
- MA, Political Science & Public Administration – University of Nairobi, Kenya
- BA, Political Science & Sociology – University of Nairobi, Kenya
- Certificate, Programme for African Leadership (PfAL) – London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom
Areas of specialization
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- Comparative Politics
- Comparative Public Policy
- International Relations
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research
Professional Membership
- Chevening Kenya Alumni Network
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Edmond John Pamba
Research Assistant
View ProfileResearch Assistant
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy, Maseno University
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
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Janice Sanya
Research Intern
View ProfileResearch Intern
Academic Qualifications
- B.A in International Studies and Diplomacy, University of Nairobi (ongoing)
Areas of specialization
- Security
- International relations
- Gender and International Relations
- World Politics
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Mary Ododa
Research Assistant
View ProfileResearch Assistant
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management – University of South Africa
- Certificate in Critical Thinking in Global Challenges – University of Edinburgh
Areas of specialization
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- Environmental trainer
- Research
- Environmental management
Professional Membership
- IAIAsa – International Association of Impact Assessments (South Africa)
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Josephat Maina
Accountant
View ProfileAccountant
Academic Qualifications
- B.Comm (Finance Option) University of Nairobi, 2009
- Certified Public Accountant
Areas of specialization
- Financial Accounting
- Tax Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
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Shadia Asindua
Administrative Secretary
View ProfileAdministrative Secretary
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Islamic University in Uganda Females Campus
Areas of specialization
- Ethics, Leadership and Community development
- Rural, Urban and Natural Resource Development
- Gender and Development
- Population and Development
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Faiza Farah
Research Intern
View ProfileResearch Intern
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Arts in International Relations – United States International University, Africa (Ongoing)
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (With Concentration in Development Studies and a Minor in Psychology)– United States International University, Africa
Areas of specialization
- Peace and Conflict
- Development Studies
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