Meet our dedicated team who work together to advance the Institute’s objectives.
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.
- Postgraduate Education in: Peace Research from University of Oslo and Peace Research Institute 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, Armed Conflict, and Terrorism
- Peace Research
- Migration Research
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies
- Research Visualization (including Conflict Mapping)
- Project Management (including Proposal Writing, and M&E)
- Journalism, Media, and Communication
- Writing (Research or Academic, Journalistic, and Creative – Generalist, Specialist)
- Editing and Proofreading
- Publishing
- International Development
- Humanitarian Action
- Training (Peace and conflict, crisis communication)
Professional Membership
- Devex International Development (Devex)
- NOHA Network on Humanitarian Action
- Media Council of Kenya
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
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
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
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)
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
Veronika Čáslavová
Academic Qualification
- Master of Arts in International Relations from Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
- Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies from Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
- Bachelor of Arts in joint program International Relations – Security and Strategic Studies from Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
- Global Campus of Human Rights Certification on Gender-based Violence in the Context of Migration
Areas of Specialization
- International Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Democratization processes
- International Criminal Justice
- Human Trafficking
- Migration Research
- Geopolitics
Professional Membership
- CEO Security Outlines
- Czech Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
Ruwaida Bana
Academic Qualification
• Master of Science (Africa and International Development)
• Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations
Areas of Specialization
• Gender and Sexuality in Africa
• Conflict and Peace in Africa
• Climate Change in the Horn of Africa
• Gender and Media
• Africa Development and Policy
• International Relations in Africa (East and West Africa)
Professional Membership
• Clinton Foundation
• Red Cross Kenya
Christine Kendi
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor of Languages and communications and Sociology from University of Nairobi, Kenya
- Bachelor of Electronic Media from Daystar University (Ongoing)
- Countering Violent Extremism – ICEPVE
- Enhancing the capacity of women in Strategic communications
- How to prevent violent extremism and radicalization among the youth
Areas of Specialization
- Formulation and implementation of media and communication strategies
- Preparing content for electronic, digital and print media
- Creating media campaigns and generation of innovative techniques
- Development and management of communications plan
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
Adano Isacko
Academic Qualification
- Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management, University of Nairobi, Kenya (Ongoing)
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from United States International University- Africa
Areas of Specialization
- Diplomacy
- Conflict and Peace-making
- Banking
- Criminal Justice
Kennedy Gapchojiga
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor of Science: BSc (Hons) Politics With International Relations & Economics, Aston University – Birmingham(Ongoing)
- International Exchange Program: Political Science & International Affairs, Sciences Po Lille – Lille
- Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP): Humanities And Social Sciences, ONCAMPUS London(University of London) – London
Areas of Interest
- International Security
- Policy and Defense Issues
- Political Communications
- International Relations
- National Security
- Diplomacy
Societies
- Aston University Commercial Awareness Society (AUCAS)
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
Laurence N. Jost
Academic Qualifications
- B.A. Sociology & Political Science / Reserve NCO
Areas of Interest
- Defence and Security
Professional membership
- Member of the German academic association for security studies (BSH)