The Board

Winny Cherotich

Organizing Secretary

Mrs. Sophia Yiega

Board Secretary

Dr. Karin Hyde

Members Representative

Mr. Amos Kaburu

Members Representative

Mr. Peter Njoroge

Members Representative

Visionary leaders who laid the foundation for WERK’s mission and governance.

Former / Current Chairpersons

  1. Dr. Sheila Wamahiu – Founding Chair (1997-2003)
  2. Prof. Grace Bunyi- (2003-2006)
  3. Dr. Sara Ruto – (2006-2011)
  4. Dr. Joyce Kinyanjui – (2011-2012)
  5. Dr. Charity Limboro – (2012-2019)
  6. Dr. Felicita Njuguna – (2019-2022)
  7. Dr. Alice Omariba – (2022-2024)
  8. Dr. Irene K. Nyamu (PhD) – (2024 – Date)

The pioneering minds who shaped WERK’s direction from the very beginning.

Founding Members

  • 1. Dr. Sheila  Wamahiu – Founding  Chair 2000-2003, Coordinator since 1995-2000, initiating  member.
  • 2. Prof. Fatuma Chege —Co-coordinator, initiating member
  • 3. Dr. Anna Obura
  • 4. Dr. Margaret Ngau
  • 5. Ms. Zipporah Rimbui
  • 6. Dr. Jane Chege
  • 7. Dr. Mary Getui
  • 8. Dr. Leah Wanjama
  • 9. Ms. Nyakwea Wai
  • 10. Ms. Edith Mururu
  • 11. Ms. Sophia Ayoo
  • 12. Dr. Okwach Abagi
  • 13. Dr. Ted Groenewegen
  • 14. Ms Jane Mbagi (pioneering student member) – since 1995
  • 15. Ms. Jennifer Wasianga (pioneering student member) – since 1995
  • 16. Ms Margaret Morumbasi – since 1995
  • 17. Ms Freda Nturibi

Honoring the founding members whose legacy continues to inspire WERK.

In Memoriam

Recognizing exceptional, long-term commitment

Life Members

  • 1. Dr. Sheila  Wamahiu.
  • 2. Margaret Moyumbasi.
  • 3. Sara Ruto.
  • 4. Eva Ayoo Ogonji.
  • 5. Shiprah Gichanga.
  • 6. Karin Hyde.
  • 7. Grace Bunyi.
  • 8. Daniel Wesonga.
  • 9. Ruth Situma.
  • 10. Irene Nyamu.
  • 11. John Mugo.
  • 12. Violet Gatwiri.
  • 13. Zipporah Ongwenyi.
  • 14. Joyce Kinyanjui.
  • 15. James Angoye.
  • 16. Dr.Charity Limboro.