Our Board Members

Our esteemed Board members are a group of dedicated individuals who provide strategic guidance and oversight to our organization. They bring a wealth of expertise and diverse backgrounds to support our mission.

Mohammed A. Hussein, Kenya

Mohammed A. Hussein serves as the Chairman of the Board of Africa Youth Trust, providing overall leadership and strategic oversight to the Board and the organization. He guides Board deliberations, ensures effective governance practices, and supports alignment between the Board and management. In resource mobilization, the Chairman plays a key role in strengthening donor confidence, engaging strategic partners, and supporting high-level fundraising efforts. He also provides leadership in financial oversight, risk management, and compliance, ensuring that AYT meets statutory, fiduciary, and donor requirements.

Chairman of the Board.

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Dr. Marc Anselme Kamga, Cameroon

Dr. Kamga is a senior lecturer at the School of Mines and Petroleum Industries at the University of Maroua in Cameroon. He holds a PhD in Environmental Management from the Institute of Life and Earth Sciences (PAULESI), Pan-African University, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He also has a master’s degree in Earth Sciences from the University of Yaounde in Cameroon, and an honors degree in Earth Sciences. Marc has over six years of experience with in-depth knowledge of project development and implementation, mineral exploration, environmental impact assessments, climate change research, risk assessment, the use of remote sensing technology, and statistical analysis.

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Halinishi Yusuf, Kenya

Halinishi Yusuf is the former Managing Director of Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority. She is currently a PhD researcher at ONE Planet DTP, Newcastle University. Halinishi is also a registered lead expert in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments. She holds a Master's degree in Development Studies, specializing in Environment and Sustainable Development from the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS); an institute of Erasmus Rotterdam University in the Netherlands. Furthermore, she has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Community Development from Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

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Saddam Khalfan Ahmed, Tanzania

Saddam is a Governance expert and the Head of Programs and Policy at Youth and Environment Vision, a Tanzanian organization. With over eight years of experience, he advocates for and promotes effective youth participation in public policy and sustainable development. Saddam has served as a member of various local and international task-based and advisory groups, such as the Tanzania Tax Justice Working Group, UK DFID Tanzania Youth Advisory Panel, NORAD Education Project Advisory Committee, East African Youth Network Constitution Development Committee, the Kilimanjaro Women Initiative National Organizing Team, Tanzania Global Action Week of Education National Working Group, the Region of Eastern and Southern Africa Youth Reference Group on Development Effectiveness, and YouMatch Global Initiative on Innovative Employment Services for Youth Internship Working Group.

Board Treasurer

Joan Tonui, Kenya

Joan Tonui serves as the Treasurer of the Board, providing oversight of AYT’s financial management systems and controls. She supports budgeting, financial reporting, and audit processes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with donor and statutory requirements. With expertise in water, sanitation, public health, and community-based programming, she strengthens funding proposals through practical program insights and supports relationships with NGOs, foundations, and development partners, particularly in WASH and climate resilience initiatives.

Board Secretary

Winfred Okumu, Kenya

Winifred Okumu serves as Secretary to the Board while also holding the position of Executive Director of Africa Youth Trust. As Board Secretary, she coordinates Board meetings, maintains accurate records, ensures compliance with governance and regulatory requirements, and facilitates effective communication between the Board and management. As Executive Director, she provides overall organizational leadership and strategic direction. With a strong professional background in Gender and Development Studies and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), she leads AYT’s resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development, donor engagement, partnership management, and reporting. She works closely with the Board to leverage networks, co-develop funding proposals, and translate strategic priorities into sustainable funding opportunities.