CEO

Cosmas Julius

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Cosmas has led Maendeleo ya Walemavu Organization since its inception, driving disability inclusion through strategic partnerships, governance, accessibility, safeguarding, institutional mainstreaming, and effective management of complex, multi-stakeholder grant-funded programmes.

Claire Osoro

Co-Founder & Director Communications and Partnerships

Claire brings years of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, donor visibility, knowledge management, and partnership development, advancing policy influence, evidence-based learning, and multi-stakeholder collaboration across Africa.

Frankline Ojiambo

Founding Member/ Institutional Strengthening Advisor

Frankline is recognized as Founding Member for strategic contribution to institutional strengthening,
governance support, partnership development, resource mobilization, disability inclusion,
stakeholder engagement and long-term sustainability.

Susan

Susan Anayah

Director of Information Technology

Susan serves as Director of Information Technology, providing strategic leadership in digital transformation, systems management, cybersecurity, innovation, and technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, accessibility, collaboration, and organizational impact.

Dr. Raphael Owako

Founding Member/ Institutional Strengthening Advisor

Dr. Raphael Owako (MSc. PT. CBR. Mgt.) is Programs Director at Maendeleo ya Walemavu, advancing disability inclusion through rehabilitation, child health rights advocacy, and community-based initiatives. A Disability and Rehabilitation Specialist and AMIU lecturer, he strengthens programs that empower communities.