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| Name: Mr. David Mshila Occupation: Project Coordinator for MLG/GTZ (small towns development project) Profile: Current Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shelter Forum. He holds a B.A. Degree in Mathematics and Social Sciences and a Masters Degree in Urban Social & Environmental Planning/Economics. In addition he has obtained a certificate in Planning for Regional Development. Other relevant short term training he has done includeUNDP/Edi World Bank seminar on the Management of Technical Cooperation in Africa, Intercultural Management for German Aid Projects, Monitoring and Objective Oriented Project steering, Practical workshop in Organizational Development and Moderation Techniques for meetings, workshops and conferences. In the last 13 years he has actively participated and contributed in development issues affecting and building our Kenya and other countries. Back to Board |
| Name: Prof. Saad Yahya Occupation: Consultant Architect and Urban Planner, Lecturer University of Nairobi Profile: A former Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development. He is also a senior partner in the firm Saad Yahya and Associates which undertakes international consultancies in East, Central and Southern Africa mainly in the field of Land policy, Planning, Housing and Project financing. Professor Yahya's community work includes directorships and advisory positions in a number of charities in Kenya. Among his publications are several books, a large number of which are scientific papers and swahili literacy works. Back to Board |
| Name: Mr. Amin Gwaderi Occupation: Director, House of Manji Profile: Amin Gwaderi, a civil engineer by training has worked on materials research in the UK with Taylor Woodrow Construction Ltd and the British Standards Institution. He has been engaged in both conventional and systems building design and construction in the UK, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates, over a period of some twenty years. This was followed by nine years as Commercial Director of the House of Manji Group in Nairobi during which time he was also responsible for the Group's financial systems and building activities. He then became Chief Executive of the House of Manji Foundation with a commitment to commercializing development. In this capacity he is the private sector representative on committees of UNICEF, Habitat, the Africa 200 Network of the UNDP as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the Kenya Freedom from Hunger Council and the National School Feeding Council of Kenya. He is a long-term director of PRIDE AFRICA with a primary interest in project investment and micro finance. Previous positions held have been as Chairman of the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board, Nairobi, Director of the African Medical Research and Education Foundation (AMREF) and Chairman of the Friends of AMREF. He is a Trustee of the NGO Council. Back to Board |
| Name: Mr. Elijah Agevi Occupation: Regional Director, Intermediate Technology Development Group-East Africa Profile: Mr. Agevi has over 20 years' experience in development and dissemination of alternative building materials and technologies, in lobbying and advocating for pro-poor people-centred building and planning standards, regulations and policies. A graduate of Masters of Arts in regional and urban planning from the University of Nairobi Mr. Agevi was one of the founding members of Shelter Forum. He has been instrumental in establishing a series of networks that seek to put the Shelter issues of the poor on the national and international agenda. He has been an active player in the whole process of Habitat II and Nairobi Informal Settlements Co-ordination Committee, National Committee on Human Settlements, Basin etc. Mr. Elijah Agevi is currently the Treasurer in the Shelter Forum Board. Back to Board |
| Name: Ms. AnnWanjiru Occupation: Chairperson, NAVIKU Profile: Anne in social work dates back to 1993 when she joined a self-help group known as Nyakinyua. Nyakinyua self-help group introduced her to the concept of self-help and self-sustainability. Before long, the self-help management discovered her special ability in public speaking, community mobilization and most importantly problem solving. In 1997 when Nairobi self-help groups and other stakeholders wanted to bring together self-help groups in Nairobi, being born and raised in the slum she was the best person for the job. In the first year, she managed to start with 24 self-help groups. Two years down the line, NAVIKU, which Anne is the chairperson now boasts of 62 self-help groups. These groups can be found in all the eight dimensions in Nairobi. Back to Board |
| Name: Mr. Odindo Opiata Occupation: Legal Counsel, Kituo Cha Sheria Profile: Mr Opiata studied briefly at the University of Dar Es Salaam and University of Nairobi. His participation and contribution to the society through various groups has been mainly proving legal opinion and representing clients in Court. Presently he is a Coordinator of legal services, community partnerships. He is also actively involved in developing strategic plan to enhance the promotion, recognition and enforcement of human rights in Kenya. Among his writings/publications are Human Rights in Kenya, Refugee and the Law, Security of Tenure among others. Back to Board |
| Name: Eng. Evans Goro Occupation: Consulting Engineer Profile: Evans Goro is a 42 year old Kenyan with Masters of Science in Civil Engineering (specialising in Geotechnical Engineering thus Roads, Foundation & Soils) and a degree in Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) Second class honours (upper division). He has undertaken Civil and Structural designs and construction supervision of projects of various magnitudes including tower office blocks, estates, institutions, block of flats, maisonettes, industrial premises, shopping centres and roads. He has also been called upon to inspect and assess the condition of various existing structures and make recommendations in each case. He is currently the Director of Goro consultants and a member of various groups and organizations that affect and effect Engineering and Architectural related issues. Back to Board |
| Under Construction | Name: Mr. AugustineOdipo Occupation: Profile: Mr. Odipo holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management and Masters in Business Administration. Additional courses he has attended include Privatization Strategies, Management & Implementation, Privatisation strategies and Divestiture among others. He is quite experienced in the public sector management. Presently, he is actively involved in the Association of Local Government Authorities of Kenya where he is the Secretary General. He is also experienced in local government finance and administration and in addition he has also carried out studies on fiscal management, infrastructure development and formulated financing and institutional mechanisms for community based water and sanitation programmes and neighbourhood initiatives. He participated in Stakeholder Consultation Situation Analysis for Poverty Reduction in Mombasa and the identification of current options of financing community-based water supply and sanitation services in the local authority system. Back to Board |
