Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals driving our mission.

Andrew Rori

FCPA Andrew Rori

DIRECTOR IDS

Provides strategic leadership, oversees research, training, and policy advisory programs, and ensures the Institute advances knowledge and capacity for effective devolved governance.

Simon Angote

Simon Angote, OGW

SENIOR PRINCIPAL LECTURER & TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Provides expert guidance and strategic support in policy and program development while leading advanced training, research, and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen institutional performance and governance.

Nixon Madaraka

Nixon Madaraka

PRINCIPAL LECTURER

Provides academic and professional leadership through teaching, research and curriculum development. Expert in policy design and development specializes in crafting, analyzing, and implementing effective policies

Brian Obiero

Brian Obiero

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW / SENIOR LECTURER

Provides academic leadership by spearheading research initiatives, teaching and mentoring scholars, and contributing to policy development, knowledge generation, and institutional capacity building.

Purity Kagendo

Purity Kagendo

RESEARCH FELLOW & LECTURER

Leads in conducting advanced research on fiscal policies, public expenditure, and resource mobilization while teaching and mentoring participants in the principles and practice of public finance.

Eunice Weveti

Eunice Weveti

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW /SENIOR LECTURER

Provides academic leadership by spearheading research initiatives, teaching and mentoring scholars, and contributing to policy development, knowledge generation, and institutional capacity building.

Anthony Okeyo

Anthony Okeyo

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW /SENIOR LECTURER

Specializes in physical planning, environmental management, and climate issues, conducting research, teaching, and providing expert guidance on sustainable development and climate resilience."

Nuria Wako

Nuria Wako

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of programs, ensuring that objectives are met efficiently while managing resources, staff, and stakeholder communications.

Wilson Chege

Wilson Chege

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Oversees and coordinates institutional operations, manages resources, and ensures efficient implementation of policies, programs, and administrative functions to achieve institutional objectives..

Fridah Kawira

Fridah Kawira

RESEARCH FELLOW

Conducts advanced research, generates evidence-based insights, and contributes to sustainable solutions and policy development in the field of environment and climate

Angeline Kiplagat

Angeline Kiplagat

ICT/ PROGRAM ADMIN

Overseeing ICT programs,Technology and Innovations. In-charge of knowlewdge Management

Jedidah Maina

Jedidah Maina

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Oversees daily office operations, manages administrative tasks, and coordinates communication and logistics.

Diana Warukira

Diana Warukira

RESEARCH FELLOW

Conducts advanced research, analyzes data, and generates knowledge to inform policy, practice, and innovation.