Naomi Kilungu
Founder and Executive Director
Naomi is the founder and executive director Scholar and armed conflict and peace tech expert
Our team combines policy, governance, and AI expertise to build practical pathways for peace and responsible innovation.
Founder and Executive Director
Naomi is the founder and executive director Scholar and armed conflict and peace tech expert
Director Research
Director Finance & Admin
Board member
Joy Gitau, board Member Joy Gitau Peace and Justice Expert
Board Member
a peace and conflict researcher and AI-assisted conflict analyst specializing in digital peacebuilding
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
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.
Internship Manager
Expert in security, governance and humanitarian affairs.
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.
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.
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.