Team

Leadership Behind the Mission

Our team combines policy, governance, and AI expertise to build practical pathways for peace and responsible innovation.

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Naomi Kilungu

Founder and Executive Director

Naomi is the founder and executive director Scholar and armed conflict and peace tech expert

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Robert Namayi

Director Research

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Tonny Mutindo

Director Finance & Admin

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Joy Gitau

Board member

Joy Gitau, board Member Joy Gitau Peace and Justice Expert

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Prudence Chepngeno Rutto

Board Member

a peace and conflict researcher and AI-assisted conflict analyst specializing in digital peacebuilding

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Prof.Fredrick Ogenga

Chair Of Board

Prof. Fredrick Ogenga is an Associate Professor of Media and Security Studies at the Rongo University, Kenya, and the Founding Director of the Center for Media, Democracy, Peace & Security (CMDPS) at the same university. Alongside these roles, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Peacemaker Corps Foundation Kenya

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Owel Joshua Emmanuel

Tech Lead

Joshua Owel is a Tech Lead and aspiring AI Engineer at AI4PeaceAfrica, leading scalable digital solutions. He is a web and app developer focused on backend development, AI, machine learning, prompt engineering, and automation.

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John Macharia

Internship Manager

Expert in security, governance and humanitarian affairs.

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Nixon Murithi

Policy Advisory

A security and public policy professional with over a decade of progressive experience in security operations, backed by a strong foundation in military service, policy development and intelligence analysis.

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Emma Adhiambo Omondi

Project Associate and Head of Coordination

International Relations professional and Ethics & Integrity Specialist with extensive training in conflict resolution and mediation. Emma helps organizations navigate complex stakeholder relationships, uphold ethical standards, and resolve disputes constructively.

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Bryson Mutuma

Research Associate, AI for Peace

Bryson Mutuma is a Research Associate at AI for Peace, bringing a strong academic foundation in Peace and Conflict Studies from Laikipia University. His work sits at the intersection of technology and peacebuilding, with focused expertise in early warning systems design and review, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), peacemaking and mediation, peace technology, and livelihood and settlement programming. Bryson has contributed to multiple research papers on peace and conflict, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based approaches in addressing complex conflict dynamics. His passion lies in harnessing innovative tools and frameworks to build more peaceful and resilient communities.

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