JOE AKETCH FOUNDATION (JAF)

Building Africa Through Education, Youth Empowerment & Pan-African Partnerships

Our Leadership

Former Nairobi Mayor, His Worship Dr. Joe Aketch
Former Nairobi Mayor, His Worship Dr. Joe Aketch

Patron & Chairman

A respected Pan-African leader and former Mayor of Nairobi committed to advancing youth empowerment, African integration, educational diplomacy, and sustainable development.

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Mr. Humphrey Oduor Otieno

Coordinator

A development practitioner and strategic partnerships coordinator leading regional collaboration, institutional engagement, urban development initiatives, and youth-centered programming.

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Dr. Mengistu Humne Tolla

Secretary General – Association of Kenya-Ethiopia Friends (AKEF) & Director of Operations (JAF Ethiopia)

Leading Ethiopia-based operations and strengthening educational and institutional partnerships between Kenya and Ethiopia.

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Mr. Howard Gerald Comen (Howie)

Director of Operations – USA

An international operations and communications leader supporting JAF’s United States engagement, strategic partnerships, diaspora coordination, media relations, and global outreach initiatives. He also serves as a journalist representative helping amplify the Foundation’s mission, programs, and impact internationally.