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
Rev. Samuel Kobia, Ph.D.
Chairman, National Cohesion and Integration Commission
H.E. Erastus Mwencha, E.G.H., M.B.S.
Chairman, The African Capacity Building Foundation
Mustafa Y. Ali, Ph.D.
Director of Arigatou International – Nairobi &Secretary General of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Attiya Waris
Professor of Fiscal Law and Policy, University of Nairobi
Titus Ibui, E.G.H.
Founder and Executive Director of Bell Industries Limited
Winnie Rugutt
Associate Fellow, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, and Foreign Relations
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
