Our Team
Kecher mentors are passionate professionals from a wide range of fields with a diverse set of backgrounds and life experiences. We come together donating our time and energy, because we have a strong conviction. Kecher community believe that a vibrant and resilient society necessitates not only skills but also high ethical practices in all occupations. This is the reason why both local and international volunteers at Kecher enjoy sharing and inspiring so that more and more young students find their way to a bright and fulfilling future, both as individuals and as members of society.
Executive Management
Mr. Robert Cooper
(USA/Japan)
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Weldon Siele
(Kenya)
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Pauline Kimathi
(Kenya)
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Eugene Wanyama
(Kenya)
Internal-Relations Manager
Ms. Winnie Adhiambo
(Kenya)
Country Manager (Kenya)
Mr. Charles Muasya
(Kenya)
Chief Finance OfficerMr.Urbanus Mwendwa
(Kenya)
Chief Development and Partnerships Officer (CDPO)
Ms. Mai Sakaue
(Japan)
Country Manager (Japan)
Mr. Nicholus Siele
(Kenya)
Chief Information and Technology Officer
Ms.Mary Mukoma
(Kenya)
Chief Human Resources and Legal Officer
Ms. Ellen Makinishi
(Zambia)
Country Manager (Rest of Africa)
Mr. Amancio Sibinde
(Mozambique)
Webinar Program Coordinator (Rest of Africa)Ms. Garda Rosemary
(Kenya)
Webinar Program Coordinator (Kenya)
Ms. Mari Ishizeki
(USA/Japan)
Outreach Lead - JapanMs. Midori Wada
Community & Student Exchange Program Coordinator (Japan)Ms. Monica Osuka
(Kenya)
Community & Student Exchange Program Coordinator (Kenya)Ms. Angela Moraa
(Kenya)
Legal & HR AssistantBoard & Advisory Committee Members
The advisory board is in charge of Kecher Executive Management. The board members come from a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Dr. Julius Kipngétich
(Kenya)
Board Member
Mr. Weldon Siele
(Kenya)
Founder and CEOMs. Mai Sakaue
(Japan)
Board Member
Capt. Weldon Ngetich
(Kenya)
Board Member
Dr. Farid Mohammed
(Egypt)
Board Member
Dr. Janet Tarus
(Kenya/USA)
Board Member
Mr. Patrick Masika
(Kenya)
Board Member
Dr. Naya Mondo
(Kenya/USA)
Board Member
Ms. Kuniko Nabika
(Japan)
Internal Auditor-Japan