Owit Secretariat
Margaret Wanjiru
Senior Administrative & Programs Coordinator- OWIT Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru
Senior Administrative & Programs Coordinator- OWIT Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru Muiruri is a multi-skilled administration and customer service professional based in Nairobi, Kenya. She holds a Diploma in Human Resource Management and a Certificate in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. Additionally, she has a Diploma in Air Travel Consultancy and a Certificate in Computer Applications. Margaret has extensive experience in various administrative roles, including front office management, customer/client service, basic accounting, HR roles, and supply chain logistics. Her career objective is to secure a professional environment that encourages dedication and where her administration and organizational skills can be fully utilized to achieve the organization's objectives.
Margaret has worked in several organizations, including the Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT) Kenya as an Administrative & Programs Coordinator, PharmaTrade Pharmacy Ltd as a Front Office Manager and Administrator, Nagi Investments Lda as an Administration Manager, and Auto Industries Ltd as an Administrator and Accounts Assistant. She has also served in various capacities at Kampala Coach Ltd and Interstate Courier Express, handling responsibilities such as managing company budgets, acting as a focal point for client accounts, and overseeing payroll processes.
Her skills include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, proficiency in ICT applications like MS Word and Excel, and the capacity to manage office supplies and logistics effectively. She is recognized for her rapid decision-making ability, professionalism in handling customer relations, and competence in general office management duties.
Linnet Ngaywa
Program Officer - OWIT Kenya
Linnet Ngaywa
Program Officer - OWIT Kenya
Linnet Ngaywa is a Customer Support Associate at Namiri Technology Limited. She has also previously worked as a IT service desk analyst where she led the team in launching a self service portal that overhauled customer experience.
Linnet is passionate about solving customer problems and providing customers with timely feedback. As such, she continues to learn to improve on her skills from time to time.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, swimming and volunteering around her community.
Linnet has a background in Project Management and Technical Support Fundamentals and holds a Bsc. Biotechnology from Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya.
Hannah Misigo
Membership & Marketing Officer - OWIT Kenya
Hannah Misigo
Membership & Marketing Officer - OWIT Kenya
Hannah Misigo is a data analytics professional with 3 years of experience in analytics, market research, competitor intelligence, and brand engagement.
Hannah’s attention to detail with her expertise has led to successful brand campaigns in consumer engagement, brand awareness, and ROI for the clients.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from Kabarak University leveraging my analytical mind in the marketing space. With her proven track record, she is eager to use her skills for the growth and success of this organization as she gets back into the workspace.
During her free time, she loves listening to music of her choice as she believes that Music is the medicine of the soul and makes the world whole flowing.
Richard Mutua
Outreach Officer - OWIT Kenya
Richard Mutua
Outreach Officer - OWIT Kenya
Ken Richard Mutua Dedicated to fostering thriving communities through strategic planning, engagement, and sustainable development. Committed to creating a lasting impact by empowering individuals and building resilient communities through advocacy. Specializes in designing and implementing community-centric programs that promote inclusivity.
Ken has a strong foundation in community development principles, combining coursework and hands-on experiences. He is proficient in community projects, case management, data collection and analysis, program management, and needs assessment. He has actively applied his theoretical knowledge through internships, extracurricular activities, and volunteering.
Professional ExperienceIntern, Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, Facilitator and Data Entry Intern, Shining Hope for Communities and Community Development Intern, Mukuru Promotion Centre**
Volunteer Experience: Kenya Red Cross Society and Awimo Girls Foundation
Certifications: Certificate in Computer Packages, A.C.K Diocese of Kitui
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Reading about social issues, Writing articles, Research and development and Traveling and cultural exploration
Caleb Ohola
Research & Advocacy Officer - OWIT Kenya
Caleb Ohola
Research & Advocacy Officer - OWIT Kenya
Caleb Ohola is a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology graduate with 2 years of work experience in research. Additionally, Caleb holds a professional certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation(M&E).
His skill set portfolio in research includes but not limited to data collection and analysis, source evaluation, technical writing e.t.c.
Caleb is currently pursuing a part-time professional certification course in Data Analytics to complement my research background.
Outside professional space, Caleb is an active member and participant of a book club group where we get to learn and share perspectives on a select category of books.