Samson Orao

Interim Executive Director/Programmes and Strategy Lead

Samson Okech Orao is a seasoned development professional with over seventeen years of extensive experience, particularly focusing on women and young people. His expertise spans across various domains including program management, advocacy and policy influencing, governance, women’s rights, livelihoods, humanitarian support, education, climate justice, economic justice, HIV/AIDS, and sexual reproductive health. Currently serving as the Head of Programs at ActionAid International Kenya, Samson has held diverse positions within the development sector.

He has a profound understanding of gender and women’s empowerment, actively engaging in advocacy and campaign-building initiatives. Samson possesses exceptional program and people management skills, collaborating with communities to foster resilient livelihoods and uphold their rights for a humane, just, and equitable society. He demonstrates extensive technical proficiency in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), encompassing system design and strengthening, performance measurement, report writing, data collection and analysis, financial reporting, grant management, grant writing, and capacity building of partners.

Moreover, Samson has a proven track record of establishing networks and cultivating partnerships, showcasing excellent stakeholder management skills. He adopts a Human Rights Based Approach in his programming, reflecting his deep-rooted passion for fostering a just and equitable society where everyone has the opportunity for growth.

Samson Orao Caroline Njagi

Caroline Njagi

Finance and Operations Lead

Caroline Njagi is a highly experienced professional with over 15 years of expertise in financial governance, internal controls, and risk mitigation. She is adept at enhancing business and financial resilience by advising local and global companies across various industries. Her specializations include financial management and reporting, operational efficiency, risk management, and compliance with both internal and external regulations.

Her extensive background includes leadership roles in global consulting firms, including Big Four firms, where she consistently led teams in strengthening financial integrity to achieve high levels of transparency and accountability and drive business value. Caroline holds an MBA in Finance and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K).

Samson Orao Samuel Nyutu

Samuel Nyutu

Fundraising and Institutional Partnership Development Lead

Samuel is a seasoned Development Practitioner with a robust skill set in program management and fundraising. With over 10 years of experience, he has collaborated with both national and international NGOs, overseeing and fundraising for extensive projects backed by bilateral organizations like USAID, DFID, UKAID, EU, Comic Relief, and Bread for the World.

Samuel excels in establishing and nurturing partnerships for program implementation and resource mobilization. Moreover, he has been instrumental in enhancing the capacities of grassroots, local, and national-level organizations.

Caroline Njagi Samuel Nyutu