Experts & Staff
WRI Africa brings together more than 160 staff and experts who are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as forests and landscape restoration, food and land use, energy, cities, economics, finance, governance and more. Our staff and researchers work to meet people’s essential needs, to protect and restore nature, to stabilize the climate, and build resilient communities.
Leadership
Susan Chomba
Director of Vital Landscapes, WRI Africa
Bora Masumbuko
Country Manager, Democratic Republic of Congo
George Mwaniki
Head of Air Quality, WRI Africa; Country Representative, Kenya
Program Experts & Staff
Beryl Ajwang
Food Loss and Waste Associate, WRI Africa
Igerha Bampa
Technical Assistant for Open Timber Portal, WRI Africa
Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin
Eunice Dushime
Product Associate, TerraMatch Restoration Initiative, WRI Africa
Samuel Kabiru
Manager, The Land Accelerator, WRI Africa
Kendie Kenmoe
Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab
Lucy Kerubo
Administrative Assistant, WRI Africa
Reynolds Kihura
Data & Product Strategist, Cities, WRI Africa
Isere Ormille Mafodjui Fosso
Sr Regional Finance and Operation Manager, WRI Africa
Roger Mambeta
GIS Expert, Democratic Republic of Congo
Tshims Mbala
Driver and Logistics Assistant, DRC Office
Robert Mbeche
Director, Food Program, WRI Africa
Ivy Muigai
Communications Specialist, Food Program
Obadiah Kung'u Mungai
Environmental Finance Lead, WRI Africa
Christine Muthee
AI and Data Scientist, WRI Africa
Christopher Mutungi
Senior Research Associate, Food Loss and Waste, WRI Africa
Kenneth Mwangi
Regional Lead for Sustainable Improvement of Food Productivity, Africa
Peter Ndunda
Senior Associate, AFR100, Global Restoration Initiative
John Wamagata Nduru
Green-Grey Infrastructure Accelerator Associate, WRI Africa
Joelle Nkosi Boeli
Legal and Partnerships Officer, Democratic Republic of Congo
Joan Nthiga
Engagement and Communications Specialist, WRI Africa
Douglas Ronoh
GIS Analyst, Energy Access Explorer
Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative
Bela Wamona Julie
Communications Manager, Congo Basin
Eunice Wangui Mwangi
Water and Landscape Restoration Associate
Hellen Njoki Wanjohi-Opil
Climate and Engagement, Lead
Nekesa Wasike
Senior Human Resource Officer
