The Team

Nerima Wako is the Executive Director of Siasa Place (SP). The word Siasa means politics, SP is a youth organization established in 2015, dedicated to collaboratively create an environment that enables youth of Kenya to directly engage with the political mainstream in a meaningful way.

Siasa Place educates youth on electoral processes, constitution, government institutions and functions. SP currently works in 13 counties, directly engaged with over 8000 youth and through 180 online campaigns SP has made 131 million impressions online.

Nerima attained her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Sociology from Jacksonville State University 2010 and her Master’s in Public Administration in 2012. Nerima is the Vice Chairperson, Youth Coordinating Committee – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Convenor, Youth Serving Organizations Kenya, which is a consortium of 22 youth organizations. Nerima is also a writer, a former columnist with ‘The East African’ and 2018 Obama Leaders Fellow.

Ken is a diploma holder in community development and counseling from the Technical University of Mombasa with versed experience in community organizing, social justice and human rights work.

Ken was a volunteer at Ujamaa Center, Mombasa. Ex-Muungano Support Trust, an affiliate of slum dwellers international where he organized the movement for the slum dwellers within the three coastal counties being Kilifi, Mombasa and Kawle Counties. He championed negotiation of community land tenure for Mibuyu Saba (Kilifi) and Maweni (Likoni, Mombasa).

He initiated Muungano women on leadership to identify, strengthen and further women’s participation in management of local affairs. The initiative is currently championing housing improvement within the informal settlement of Matopeni Mombasa.

Okabinin is a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience in financial management, budget planning, donor compliance, and project accounting. With a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets for renowned international organizations . His work is characterized by precision, integrity, and results—ensuring that all financial processes align with both donor expectations and internal quality management systems such as ISO 9001:2015.

With a solid academic foundation in Commerce and a CPA-K qualification, He brings strategic insight into budget forecasting, variance analysis, HR and admin and audit preparedness

Judy is a conversation starter. She is passionate about meaningful youth engagement and good governance. She champions for youth inclusion as well as their rights, and currently serves as the programs assistant at Siasa Place.

Frank is a Communications major from Daystar University with a great passion for the youth, public participation, and the media industry. A strong believer in the power of communication, he believes that the youth should be well represented and have a chance to voice their opinions.

“The youth’s passion and ingenuity bring inspiration and hope for the future”

Communications enthusiast. Lover of stories that spark change.

Daisy is a development practitioner with a passion for turning complex governance and accountability issues into conversations that actually make sense.  With a Master’s in International Development and a degree in Communication, she blends policy with creative storytelling.

From working with young changemakers to spotlighting community voices, Daisy believes in the power of communication, not just to inform, but to inspire action.

Moses is a Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with computing degree holder from the University of Eldoret. His love of data management and research has inspired him to pursue a career in monitoring and evaluation, that aims to make it simple for organizations to use real facts to forecast change as a result of interventions.

Stanley is an enthusiastic journalist who has a talent for connecting with the public. He believes that there are numerous unheard perspectives in society, and he endeavors to bring them to light. His charismatic personality and strong social skills aid him in this mission, allowing him to establish strong relationships with his sources.

Juliet Akinyi Atellah is a data-savvy, digital strategist passionate about promoting digital safety and open governance in Africa. With expertise in statistical programming and investigative journalism, she collaborates with media centers to uncover impactful stories. Juliet believes in the transformative power of information and strives to create a secure digital environment for all.

Joseph Odero is a dedicated development practitioner who is passionate about advancing youth participation, engagement, and empowerment in governance processes. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Moi University.

Karimi Janet, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, holds an LLB Degree from KU Law School and a PGDL from Kenya School of Law. She is a dedicated human rights champion and a formidable advocate against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), championing zero tolerance through both her legal practice and advocacy work.
As the 11th President of the All Kenyan Moot Court Competition, Karimi made history by forging a partnership between Kenyatta University and the Supreme Court of Kenya, a milestone recognized by Hon. Lady Chief Justice Martha Koome.

She is a force to be reckoned with in the pursuit of a more just and equal society.

Tabitha Oluoch is a passionate communications professional focused on youth engagement, digital advocacy and inclusive governance. At Siasa Place, Tabitha supports content creation and digital campaigns that drive awareness on political, health, and education issues.

Paul is a dedicated financial steward with a solid foundation in finance and a strong commitment to accountability, transparency, and equity. He is passionate about empowering youth and champions financial literacy as a vital tool for informed decision-making, personal accountability, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource management.