Our Team
The dedicated professionals that deliver exceptional results...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Natalie Ongewe
General Practitioner
Stanley Chelule
Senior Consultant Anesthetist
Triza Sambu
Senior Consultant Anesthetist
Andrew Were
Anaesthetist
Emily Odindo
Anaesthetist
Frank Kirui
Anaesthetist
Kennedy Owuor
Anaesthetist Assistant
Sharon Atieno
OR Nurse
Carenann Injendi
PACU Nurse
Faith Abungana
PACU Nurse
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
Associate Administrator
