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Opposite Bahman Building, Mikindani Street, Off Nkrumah Road, Mombasa, P. O. Box 42950

We protect your Rights

Prof. Dr. Najya Muhammed, Ph. D

Chairperson, Board of Directors


Dr. Najya Muhammed is an academic and development expert currently serving as the Chairperson of HAKI Africa. A Senior Lecturer and Coordinator at Pwani University’s Mombasa Campus, she holds a Ph.D. in Photochemistry from Loughborough University, UK. With extensive experience in scientific research, higher education, and grassroots empowerment, Dr. Najya has led and participated in numerous research and development initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, agriculture, and water quality. She is a passionate advocate for education, gender equality, and community development and brings a wealth of leadership and mentorship to HAKI Africa’s mission of advancing human rights and social justice.

Meet our Team

Yusuf M. Aboubakar

Executive Director

Board Secretary and Senior Advocate - Kenya

Salome Nduta

Director, Board

Passionate Human Rights Defender, Feminist

Osendo Con Omore

Director, Board

Les Aspin Fellow, Foreign Policy, Politics, Governance

Mukhtar Abdi Ogle

Director, Board

Strategist | Organizer | Mobilizer | Mentor | Change Driver | Edward S. Mason Fellow

Mathias Shipeta Hezron

Rapid Response Officer


Passionate Human Rights Defender, Activist, Teacher

Mesaid Omar

Program Officer

Journalist | Human Rights Defender | Climate Justice Advocate

Japheth Oluoch Ogola

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Finance | Project Management | PCVE Consultant | Researcher | Rapporteur

Rahma Omar

Finance Officer


Certified Public Accountant

Ali Salim Fujo

Program Officer

Human Rights Defender Activist | Youth, Peace and Climate Justice Advocate

Ingret Ondiek

Administration Officer

Hospitality | Front Office Secretary | Organizer

Salwa Salim

Program Officer

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya | PCVE Consultant

Faith Naima Jefa

Executive Assistant

Administration and Procurement | Secretary | Activist

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