Meet our team in Kenya and the U.S.

Leann Bankoski, Executive Director

Leann is the Executive Director of CFK, Inc., in the United States.  Working closely with CFK’s Kenyan staff, the US Board of Directors and an army of volunteers, Leann coordinates CFK’s activities nationally and on the UNC-CH campus.  She has over 10 years of experience in nonprofit management including administration, fundraising, and program development.  She has a passion for designing and implementing systems that empower people, improve operations, and inspire innovation.  Leann graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC with a degree in Sociology and concentration in Environmental Studies.

Hillary Okhidi Omala, Interim Executive Director

Hillary is the interim Executive Director and previously worked as the Head of Health services at CFK and in the Tabitha Clinic as the Clinic manager four (4) years. He has a B.A. in Sociology and Communication from the University of Nairobi, a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management and he is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Health (Health Economics & Policy development) from the University of Nairobi. In his free time, Hillary enjoys reading, watching football and socializing.

"I love working for Carolina for Kibera because all the experience I get influences most of the things that I do. It awakens the creativity and innovation that drives my productivity."

Caroline Sakwa, Head of Department, Social Services

Caroline is the Head of Department, Social Services and has been working with CFK since 2004. Caroline has a BA in Social Sciences and Human Praxis from the Catholic University for East Africa as well as a Masters in Human Resource/Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading and swimming.

"Working with CFK makes me feel human, I love the involvement and ownership of the community, and I love the bottom-up decision making style of the organization"

Patrick Maina Gachuhi, Head of Department, Finance & Administration

Since August 2010, Patrick has been working for CFK in the finance office. He is a holder of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration honors, a Certified Public Accountant in Kenya (CPA-K) and presently taking and MSC in Finance in University of Nairobi. Patrick has a wealth of experience in organizational leadership and financial management. Patrick enjoys using his knowledge and skills in offering innovation and value additions to CFK and endeavors to create lasting transformational experiences to institutions and social networks.

"Working for the youth in Kibera is fulfilling, because I can encourage them to try new things, stay active, be confident and dream big. As Jesus said, (paraphrased) to whom much is given, much is expected. It has been very satisfying, humane and a nice feeling that my work is making a difference in the lives of people in need. I love what I do!"

Darius Isaboke, Program Officer

Darius is the Program Officer in the Education Program and he has been working for CFK since February of 2010. Darius has a BA in Education from the Catholic University of Nairobi as well as a Masters in Development Studies from the University of Nairobi. In his free time, he enjoys attending workshops, reading and listening to music.

"I love working for CFK because I like to work directly with the community one-on-one."

Medina Abakar, Program Officer

Medina is the Program Officer of Trash is Cash (Taka ni Pato) and she has been working for CFK since 2005. Medina has had extensive education with a diploma in Business from the Business School of Management, a certificate from the Rare-Find College of Computers, a diploma from the International School of Correspondences, a diploma in Social Work and Community Development from Premise Africa College, and a certificate in Counseling from the Kenya Association of Professional Studies. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, socializing and being creative/discovering new things.

"I love working for CFK because I love working with my community and seeing people changing their lives from zero to hero."

Abdul (Cantar) Hussein, Program Officer

Abdul is the Program Officer of the Sports Association and has been working for CFK since 2001. Abdul was educated in High School Studies at Kisii High School and was also a professional soccer player at the national level. In his spare time, he enjoys soccer, reading novels, and watching movies.

"I love working for CFK because I love that it changes lives and it has an impact on community youth. I believe it's a platform for the youth to achieve their goals."

Ben Haggai, Program Officer

Ben is the Program Officer of the Sexual Reproductive Health Program and he has been working with CFK since 2006. Ben has a high diploma in Counseling Psychology from the Kenya Association of Professional Counselors and is currently pursuing a B.A. degree in Sociology and Political Science at Catholic University of East Africa. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, friends and sports.

"I love working with CFK because it gives the individual the free will to develop programs based on the needs of the community."

Kennedy Juma, Assistant Program Officer

Kennedy is the Assistant Program Officer for Community of Kibera (Jamii ya Kibera) and has been working for CFK since 2004. He has received a certificate in Web Design from the Nairobi School of Web Design. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, reading books and traveling.

"I love working for CFK because I love the uniqueness and relevancy of the different programs to the community members."

Norbert Aluku Okodoi, Partnerships & Sustainability Manager

Norbert has joined CFK as the Partnerships & Sustainability Manager from the Association of Microfinance Institutions (AMFI) Kenya where he was until recently the Programs & Research Officer. Norbert holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Nairobi, a Diploma in Sports from Makerere University in Uganda and a Higher Diploma in Computer Science of which Norbert is an Associate Member of the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS). Norbert has resided in Kibera (Olympic Estate) for the past 12 years and is conversant with the life of the Kibera community. In his free time, he enjoys swimming and a game of chess.

"I love working for CFK because it is a chance for me to help the economically disadvantaged in Kibera, an opportunity to help them empower themselves."

Sarah Waithera, Program Officer

Sarah is the Assistant Program Officer of Daughter’s United (Binti Pamoja) and she has been working for CFK since 2008. Sarah has received a certificate in Mass Communication from the Magenta Training Institute, a diploma in Community Development and Project Management from the Premise Africa Institute and training in Advocating Human Rights. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and reading books.

"I love working for CFK because I love that it has space to accommodate new ideas and new ways of implementing change."

Hellen Onyango, Program Officer

Hellen has a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences with a major in Social Work from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling, dancing, listening to music and cycling.

"I love working with CFK because it gives me the opportunity to enable others to empower themselves in order to change their situation."

Cathrine Wagude, Counselor

Catherine is an HCT Counselor (HIV Counseling and Testing) in the SRH/HIV Prevention Program and has been working for CFK since 2009. Catherine has certificates in Counseling, Primary and Secondary Education, Computers, Air Hostessing, and French and is pursuing a higher diploma in Counseling from the Kenya Association of Professional Counselors. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, reading journals and novels and socializing.

"I love working for CFK because I loves the great teamwork and the dedication of the youths in Kibera towards the organization."

Purity Wanjiku, Counselor

Purity is an HCT Counselor (HIV Counseling and Testing) in the SRH/HIV Prevention Program and has been working for CFK since 2009. Purity has a diploma in HIV/AIDS and clinical settings from Liverpool VCT Care and Treatment. In her free time, she enjoys singing, dancing and making friends.

"I love CFK because I love working with youth and can relate to them as a youth myself. I have a passion for the youth."

Jane Atieno, Office and Clinic Assistant

Jane is the CFK Office Assistant and Clinic Assistant in the Tabitha Clinic and she has been working for CFK since 2001. Jane has training in Community Health Work, specializing in Home-Based Care for HIV/AIDS Patients. In her free time, she enjoys counseling children, mothers, and the community, especially those with HIV.

"I love working for CFK because it changed my life, it has changed my family, and it has changed the community."

Janet Jematia, Finance and Administration Assistant

Janet is the Finance and Administration Assistant for CFK and she has been working for CFK since 2009. She has a diploma in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management, has taken the CPA Part 1 at the Royal Business School and is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Commerce from the University of Nairobi. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, reading and hiking.

"I love working at CFK because I have passion for working with disadvantaged communities since my success in life is because of an initiative such as CFK. For me, it is like giving back to the community."

Jeffrey Okoro, Office Manager

Jeffrey is the Office Manager for CFK and also works with the Sexual Reproductive Health Program. He has been working with CFK since 2009. Jeffrey has taken a course in CPA and in his spare time, he enjoys football, rugby and athletics.

"I love serving the community and creating an observable impact."

Mark Muasa Musyoki, Clinic Manager

Mark is the Clinic Manager at the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2006. Mark has a BA in Education from Moi University, a diploma in Project Management from the Institute of Finance and Project Management and is pursuing his Masters in Arts and Sociology from the University of Nairobi. In his free time, he enjoys reading, watching football, playing football, traveling and music.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I believe that in serving God, you are serving humanity. This gives me the drive to help people. Everything I do, I do with the passion that I am serving God."

Daniel Ondari Mogeni, Clinical Officer

Daniel is a Clinical Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the clinic since 2006. He interned at Coast Provincial General Hospital, has a degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Medical Training College and is currently pursuing a degree in Community Development from Daystar University. In his spare time, Ondari enjoys reading, charity and adventure.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because it's a life changing experience."

Maina Kiregu Kevin, HIV Clinical Coordinator

Maina is the HIV Clinical Coordinator in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the clinic since 2007. He has a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Medial Training College and is currently pursuing a degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Nairobi. In his free time, Maina enjoys music, soccer and camping.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because of the diverse experience I gain through working in resource limited areas."

Peterson Kamau Kagika, Clinical Officer

Peterson is a Clinical Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the clinic since 2007. He has a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Medical Training College. In his spare time, Peterson enjoys reading, socializing and traveling.

"I love working in Kibera because I like interacting with the community one on one and I love research work."

Annette Akiso Musa, Clinical Officer

Annette is a Clinical Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2009. Annette has a diploma in Clinical Medicine from Kenya Medical College. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and listening to music.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love serving the community and giving back to the community."

Jane Wairumu Muthee, Clinical Officer

Jane is a Clinical Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the clinic since 2009. She has a diploma in Clinical Medicine from Egerton University. In her free time, Jane enjoys watching movies and swimming.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love working in slums because you get to understand what people in the slums go through."

Regina Waithaka Gathoni, Clinical Officer

Regina is a Clinical Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2007. Regina has a diploma in Clinical Medicine from Kenya Medical College. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, making friends and serving the community.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love serving the community, especially the poor, and I like to do research."

Mjete Tim, Data Specialist

Mjete is a Data Specialist in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2009. Mjete has a degree in Business Information Technology from Kenya Methodist University. In his spare time, he enjoys music, cooking and traveling.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love serving the community and working in a field of my interest every day."

Juliet Nyawira Ngambi, Nursing Officer

Juliet is a Nursing Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the clinic since 2007. She has a diploma in Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College. In her spare time, Juliet enjoys community work, swimming and reading.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I touch lives of people and I am able to help the community also because we give free services. It is good to see when we are uplifting the community to better standards than what they are living in right now."

Dzame Eddah, Nursing Officer

Dzame is a Nursing Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and she has been working in the Clinic since 2009. Dzame has a diploma in Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College, a higher diploma in Counseling from Kenya Association of Professional Counselors and a certificate in HIV Management for Adults and Pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing and serving the community.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love the opportunity to give back the skills I have attained to the community."

Patricia Jebet Tunge, Nursing Officer

Patricia is a Nursing Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2009. Patricia has a diploma in Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music and traveling.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love serving the community, especially working with children."

Teresiah Kamau Nduta, Nursing Officer

Teresiah is a Nursing Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the clinic since 2006. She is a Graduate from the Mevu Consolata School of Nursing, has educational training in VCT (Voluntary Counseling and Testing), Family Planning, Psychological Counseling, Reproductive Healthcare, Customer Service, HIV Prevention and Management (Pediatric and Adult), Adherence Counseling, and Basic Life Support. In her free time, Teresiah enjoys reading, listening to music and spending time with family.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love serving the needy community and I love to promote healthcare in Kibera and to create awareness about HIV and TB being curable diseases."

Lucy Akoth Owire, Nursing Officer

Lucy is a Nursing Officer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2006. Lucy has a diploma in Community Health and Nursing (KRCHN) from Kenya Medical Training College. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, singing and playing with children.

"I love working for the Tabitha Clinic because I have a passion for assisting the needy in society and for helping children."

Ruth Bochaberi Guto, Nursing Officer

Ruth is a Nursing Officer at the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2009. Ruth has a diploma in Nursing from Kampala International University and is licensed to practice by the Nursing Council of Kenya. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading and traveling.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I have a passion for helping the needy, especially those who live in the slums."

Macrine Achieng Okeloh, Nurse

Macrine is a Nurse in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working for CFK since 2004. She is a Certified Nurse Aide through her education at the Shirati Nursing School and a Qualified Nurse through the Kisare Nursing Training Center in Tanzania and licensed to practice by the Nursing Council of Kenya. In her free time, she enjoys making jokes, singing and listening to music.

"I love working for CFK because I loves serving the less fortunate members of the community."

Judy Anjejo, Nurse

Judy is a Nurse in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the clinic since 2007. She has a diploma as a Registered Nurse from Kenya Medical Training College. In her spare time, Judy enjoys singing, cooking and socializing.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love serving the less fortunate people and the people here are friendly."

George Awiti, Lab Technician

George is a Laboratory Technician in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2009. George has a higher diploma in Biochemistry from Kenya Medical Training College and is pursuing a degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from Mount Kenya University. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, watching football and listening to music.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love helping a marginalized community and doing research which enhances life."

Maina Robert Mugoh, Lab Technician

Maina is a Laboratory Technician in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2009. Maina has a diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from Kenya Medical Training College. In his spare time, he enjoys reading to learn, listening to music and watching soccer.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because it is a research institute and it brings challenges that will brighten my future."

Lillian Akoth Otieno, Lab Technician

Lillian is a Laboratory Technician in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working for the Clinic since 2006. Lillian has a diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and a higher diploma in Medical Biotechnology from Kenya Polytechnic University College and is pursuing a Masters Degree in Community Health and Development from Great Lakes University. In her free time, she enjoys singing, reading and dancing.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I have a passion for working with the community, especially with the less fortunate members of the society. In Kibera there are a number of those people, and by serving these people I feel as though I have touched someone by the end of the day which gives me satisfaction."

Regina Ngore, Lab Technician

Regina is a Laboratory Technician in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working for the Clinic since 2008. Regina has a certificate in Biomedical Studies from Nairobi Institute and is currently pursuing a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from Kenya Polytechnic University College. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading novels and participating in the choir in her church.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I want to broaden my knowledge and to share what I know with other people for the benefit of the sick. I like interacting with people."

Evelyne Abisinwa, Lab Technician

Everlyne is a Laboratory Technician at the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the clinic since 2009. She has a Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from Kenya Polytechnic University. In her free time, Everlyne enjoys singing, making friends and traveling.

"I love to work in the Tabitha Clinic because I want to help the community."

Fredrick Ochenge Ochieng’, Pharmacist

Fredrick is the Pharmacist in Charge in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2000. Fredrick has gone through a Pharmacy Training Course at Kenya Medical Training College and is pursuing a degree in Health Care System Management at Kenya Methodist University. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, listening to music and making friends.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I have a passion for serving less fortunate people and the community."

Julius Odinga Otieno, Pharmacy Technologist

Julius is a Pharmacy Technologist in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2008. Julius has Pharmacy Training from the Kenya Polytechnic University College as well as a higher national diploma in Medical Biotechnology from Kenya Polytechnic University College. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, watching sports and traveling.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I have a passion for serving the community as they appreciate the help they receive."

John Warah Obura, Patient Attendant

John is the Patient Attendant at the Tabitha Clinic and has been working at the Clinic since 2003. He graduated as a Nurse’s Aid from the Comprehensive Nursing College of Nairobi, has a higher diploma in Psychological Counseling from the Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling and a Certificate in Training of Trainers in Psychological Counseling from Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling. In his free time, John enjoys listening to music, reading books and singing.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love to serve the community and it gives me satisfaction working with the community."

Eric Ng’eno Device, Radiographer

Eric is a Radiographer in the Tabitha Clinic and has been working in the Clinic since 2008. Eric has a diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences from Kenya Medical Training College and is pursuing a BS in Medical Biotechnology from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, sports and reading.

"I love working in the Tabitha Clinic because I love the uniqueness of working at the clinic and in Kibera."