Leadership & Governance
A board and executive team united by deep ASAL expertise, institutional credibility, and an unwavering commitment to community-led change.
Board of Directors
Governance by the Best in the Field
ASREP's board combines ASAL policy expertise, international development experience, climate science, peacebuilding, theology, and financial rigour.
Prof. Nura Mohamed
PhD Economics · EBS · Commonwealth Awards
Director General, Kenya School of Government
Non-Executive Chairman of ASREP Africa. Professor Nura Mohamed serves concurrently as Director General of the Kenya School of Government, bringing unparalleled access to governance infrastructure and policy networks across all 47 counties.
Jennifer Maurer
28 Years USAID · $600M PREG Portfolio
Board Strategy Advisor
A veteran of 28 years at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Jennifer led the $600M+ PREG (Pastoralist Resilience and Environment Governance) portfolio — one of the largest development investments in Kenya's ASAL regions.
Boaz Ogada
Bennett Institute · University of Cambridge · World Bank South Sudan
Climate Adaptation & Nature-Based Solutions Expert
A policy fellow at the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge, Boaz has advised the World Bank in South Sudan and brings cutting-edge NbS and climate adaptation thinking to ASREP's board.
Issa Gedi
Former NRT Chief Programs Officer · MPhil University of Cambridge · WCS Kigali
ASAL Policy & Grants Expert
A Northern Kenya conservation and policy veteran, Issa previously served as Chief Programs Officer at the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) and holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge. He has also worked with the Wildlife Conservation Society in Kigali.
Ven. Canon Dr. Scholar Kiilu
PhD Theology 2025 · St Paul's University · Met Pope Francis 2024
Director, Peacebuilding & Gender Mainstreaming
A canon and theologian at St Paul's University with a PhD in Theology (2025), Dr. Kiilu brings interfaith peacebuilding expertise and gender mainstreaming leadership to ASREP's governance. He was received by Pope Francis in 2024.
FCPA Abudo Dambala
FCPA · CISA · Former GOAL, PACIDA, Co-operative Bank
Director, Finance, Audit & Risk
A Fellow Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Abudo brings institutional financial rigour to ASREP from senior roles at GOAL International, PACIDA, and Co-operative Bank of Kenya.
Dida E. Fayo
PhD Candidate · Former NRT Director of Programs · 15+ Years ASAL Experience
Executive Director, ASREP Africa
Founder and Executive Director of ASREP Africa, Dida Fayo brings 15+ years of frontline ASAL programme leadership, including as Director of Programs at the Northern Rangelands Trust. She has built partnerships with USAID, the EU, Agence Française de Développement, and Mercy Corps.
Our Governance Commitment
Accountability is Not Optional
ASREP operates under 23 institutional policies across governance, finance, HR & safeguarding, and operations. We conduct independent audits, publish impact data, and maintain open communication with our communities and donors.
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