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GWASA Family Leaders

Elective offices and appointive departments

Category 1

Elective Executive Committee Offices

Office of the Chairperson

Oselu Stephen Owino

Oselu Stephen Owino

Chairperson

Founder and Chairperson since 2021, Oselu guides the Association, promotes member unity, and champions support for vulnerable widows and orphans. He is a Quality Inspector and Market Surveillance Officer at the Kenya Bureau of Standards and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Food Science and Technology.

Bethsheba Oyuga

Bethsheba Oyuga

Vice Chairperson

Elected in October 2021, Bethsheba works with the Chairperson to advance the Association’s mandates. She also leads Welfare and Benevolence and is a Supply Chain Officer at Ugenya Technical & Vocational College.

Treasury

Dennis Opundo Ouma

Dennis Opundo Ouma

Treasurer

A Founder Member, Dennis was elected Treasurer in 2021. He oversees the Association’s finances and records, drawing on a background in applied statistics, research, data analysis, and financial management.

Irene Awino Warambo

Irene Awino Warambo

Vice Treasurer

Irene supports the Treasury and serves in Finance, Strategy & Projects. A statistician and experienced credit professional, she has over ten years of experience in retail banking, credit risk assessment, and portfolio management.

Organizing Secretary

Jactone Ralik

Jactone Ralik

Organizing Secretary

Jactone coordinates the Association’s organizing work and also serves as Chief Head of Departments and Head of Recruitment and Membership. A hotelier with more than eight years of industry experience, he has completed leadership and life-skills training with KEPSA, World Vision, and USAID.

Nicholas Owino Oguta

Nicholas Owino Oguta

Vice Organizing Secretary

Nicholas supports organizing and diaspora membership as Deputy Head of Recruitment and Membership. He also serves at the GWASA Family Head Office and brings experience in farming, livestock keeping, and construction.

Secretariat

Caroline Awino Opondo

Caroline Awino Opondo

Secretary

Caroline serves as Secretary and Deputy Head of the Disciplinary Committee. A trainer in social work and community development, she brings experience in education, mentorship, school welfare, finance, and community programs.

Office of the Chief Head of Departments

Jactone Ralik

Chief Head of Departments

Jactone coordinates the Association’s departments and also serves as Organizing Secretary and Head of Recruitment and Membership. A hotelier with more than eight years of industry experience, he has completed leadership and life-skills training with KEPSA, World Vision, and USAID.

Category 2

Appointive Executive Committee Departments

Public Relations

Bernard Okoth Ochien’g

Head of Public Relations

Bernard leads Public Relations and serves as ACK Synod Male Youth Representative in the Diocese of Maseno West. He is a school administrator with experience in education, administration, and finance, and holds a Diploma in Accounts Technician.

Beatrice Achieng Okeno

Disciplinary Committee; supports Public Relations

Beatrice serves in the Disciplinary Committee and supports Public Relations. A senior secondary school teacher with more than 16 years of experience, she is also a National Examiner for Kiswahili Paper Three.

Legal Affairs

Dr. Stephen Okoth Aluoch

Dr. Stephen Okoth Aluoch

Head of Legal Affairs; Chief Justice

Dr. Aluoch leads Legal Affairs and serves as Chief Justice of the GWASA Supreme Court. He is a Research Fellow at ICRISAT and a researcher in agricultural ecology, crop modeling, and climate-resilient agriculture.

Isaac Ouma Odhiambo

Deputy Chief Justice

A founding member, Isaac serves as Deputy Chief Justice and has over ten years of experience in finance, project coordination, and community engagement. He is pursuing postgraduate studies in Economics and CPA studies.

Willis Oduor Agwingi

Officer, Legal Affairs

Willis is a researcher and statistician focused on agricultural trade and data analysis. He leads research at Kulea and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Statistics, with experience in statistical modeling, research, and community service.

Disciplinary Committee

Beatrice Achieng Okeno

Head of the Disciplinary Committee

Beatrice serves in the Disciplinary Committee and supports Public Relations. A senior secondary school teacher with more than 16 years of experience, she is also a National Examiner for Kiswahili Paper Three.

Caroline Awino Opondo

Caroline Awino Opondo

Deputy Head of the Disciplinary Committee

Caroline serves as Secretary and Deputy Head of the Disciplinary Committee. A trainer in social work and community development, she brings experience in education, mentorship, school welfare, finance, and community programs.

Recruitment and Membership

Jactone Ralik

Head of Recruitment and Membership

Jactone leads Recruitment and Membership and also serves as Organizing Secretary and Chief Head of Departments. A hotelier with more than eight years of industry experience, he has completed leadership and life-skills training with KEPSA, World Vision, and USAID.

Nicholas Owino Oguta

Deputy Head; Diaspora Membership

Nicholas supports Recruitment and Membership, with responsibility for diaspora membership. He is also Vice Organizing Secretary and serves at the GWASA Family Head Office.

Agnes Ameyo Ooko

Deputy Head

Agnes supports recruitment and membership, bringing more than three years of practical recruitment experience with GWASA Family. She values teamwork, reliable service, and timely completion of tasks.

Welfare and Benevolence

Bethsheba Oyuga

Bethsheba Oyuga

Head of Welfare and Benevolence

Bethsheba leads Welfare and Benevolence while serving as Vice Chairperson. She works with the Chairperson to advance the Association’s mandates and is a Supply Chain Officer at Ugenya Technical & Vocational College.

Margaret Otieno

Deputy Head

Margaret is a sales and marketing professional with a Diploma in Sales and Marketing. She has worked in marketing and merchandising since 2018 and brings a leadership approach grounded in leading by example.

Peter Ouma Aluoch

Officer

Peter brings more than 23 years of experience in house construction and masonry. He has supported GWASA Family’s welfare work by helping build homes for widows.

James Oduor Hareje

Officer

James works in construction as a carpenter and brings experience in record keeping, work analysis, and organization. He has training in fitting and joinery.

Finance, Strategy and Projects

Irene Awino Warambo

Irene Awino Warambo

Officer

Irene serves in Finance, Strategy & Projects alongside her role as Vice Treasurer. A statistician and experienced credit professional, she has over ten years of experience in retail banking, credit risk assessment, and portfolio management.

David Juma Wesonga Wakura

Head

David leads Finance, Strategy and Projects, drawing on experience in strategic planning, project management, data analysis, and academic program coordination. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Media and a Certificate in Computer Applications.

Ruth Atieno Opondo

Deputy Head

Ruth supports Finance, Strategy and Projects with a collaborative approach and strong organizational service experience. An alumna of Gongo Warom Mixed Secondary School, she is interested in genetic research and developing treatments for genetic disorders.

Audit and Ethics

Daniel Omondi Ouda

Daniel Omondi Ouda

Auditor General

Daniel is an experienced teacher with more than eight years registered with the Teachers Service Commission and over five years of classroom experience. He holds a Diploma in Education and is committed to mentorship and ethical leadership.

Maurice Owino Owino

Deputy Auditor General

Maurice is a technician specializing in hardware and software maintenance and support. He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a Level IV IT Technician Certificate, and has also trained in crop production.