Leadership Team

Their support helps Bela Risu Foundation provide the training, funding, and resources that allows the organization, and Belarisu Medical Centre to provide 100% free cleft surgeries and cleft care.

Dr. Martin W. Kamau

Dr. Martin W. Kamau

Co-Founder & C.E.O

Co-founder and CEO of the Bela Risu Foundation, is a committed healthcare professional with over a decade's experience in Dental and Oral..


Abdulhakim Kimani

Abdulhakim Kimani

Co-Founder & C.O.O

A compassionate leader and a visionary in the non-profit health sector. As the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, he has demonstrated an ..


Dr. Mahabubur R. Khan

Dr. Mahabubur R. Khan

Director, Surgical Services

Director, Surgical Services at the Bela Risu Foundation and Visiting Professor in several teaching institutions, is a highly regarded figure in the field of ..


Dr. Eleleta S. Abay

Dr. Eleleta S. Abay

Lead Research & Program Cordination

Our esteemed Lead Researcher and Program Coordinator. A distinguished medical doctor, she is currently augmenting her expertise in public ..


Dr. Andrew J. Okello

Dr. Andrew J. Okello

Strategic Partnerships Consultant

A Physician, Academic, and Corporate Diplomat with more than a decade of experience in shaping healthcare and higher education systems ..


Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provide the vision and council that steers Bela Risu Foundation us towards our goal of helping every person with a cleft in Pan Africa and other parts of the world.

Dr. Boniface Maket

Board Chair

President & CEO, Krieger Ruderman & Co., LLC

Anne Abwao

Executive Vice Chair

CEO, Wandering Wines

Rose Maket

Treasurer

Alternate Governor, New York Islanders

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who help advance the organization's goals by serving in an advisory role to inform the organization's activities.

Dr. Stephen Okelo

Anesthesiologist

Senior Consultant

Cleft, Hypospadias & Plastic Surgery

National Heart Institute, Kenya

Dr. Priscilla Ngacha

Pediatrician

Kenyatta National Hospital

Lorna Muthamia

Speech and Language Pathologist

Dr. Emma Mutio

Paediatric Anaesthesiologist

Medical Team

The Medical Team is comprised of renowned experts in the field of cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care. This is the team of experts that make it happen.

Dr. Cyrus Micha

Dr. Cyrus Micha

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Natalie Ongewe

Dr. Natalie Ongewe

General Practitioner
Stanley Chelule

Stanley Chelule

Senior Consultant Anesthetist
Triza Sambu

Triza Sambu

Senior Consultant Anesthetist
Andrew Were

Andrew Were

Anaesthetist
Emily Odindo

Emily Odindo

Anaesthetist
Frank Kirui

Frank Kirui

Anaesthetist
Kennedy Owuor

Kennedy Owuor

Anaesthetist Assistant
Sharon Atieno

Sharon Atieno

OR Nurse
Carenann Injendi

Carenann Injendi

PACU Nurse
Faith Abungana

Faith Abungana

PACU Nurse
Sarah Ndegwa

Sarah Ndegwa

PACU Nurse

Administrative Team

The Admin team helps streamline all the operations and communications and play a major part in growing the network of professionals committed to furthering our cause.

Lynnah Ntemba

Lynnah Ntemba

Associate Administrator
Sarah Ndegwa

Sarah Ndegwa

Healthcare Strategy Consultant