A Rocha Kenya Committee and Team

What are A Rocha Kenya's Aims?

By working with the local communities, A Rocha Kenya aims to achieve the long-term conservation of threatened habitats and species in the Malindi-Watamu area. ARK was formally established in 1999, opened the Mwamba Bird Observatory and Field Study Centre in Watamu in 2002 and established a marine Conservation project in the Watamu Marine Park in 2011.

How is A Rocha Kenya organised?

A Rocha Kenya is a registered NGO governed by a National Committee. Led by Edwyn Kiptinness, the Committee members bring a wealth of expertise in areas as diverse as immunology and botany, and experience of work in several other conservation and Christian-based development agencies.

A Rocha Kenya works in close collaboration with other organisations including the National Museums of Kenya, NatureKenya, Local Ocean Trust, Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Forest Service.

Committee

  • Edwyn Kiptinness, Chair
  • Chris Foot
  • Solomon Mwangi
  • Don Odera, Treasurer
  • Stella Simiyu
  • Craig Sorley
  • Dr David Thomas
  • Dr Josphat Yego

Team

  • Dr Raphael Magambo, National Director
  • Colin Jackson, Conservation & Science Director (also a Research Associate, National Museums of Kenya)
  • Roni Jackson, Programmes Co-ordinator
  • Stanley Baya, Environmental Education Officer
  • Festus Masha, Community Officer and Administrator, ASSETS eco-bursary scheme
  • Carol Kitsao, A Rocha Kenya Administrator
  • Henry Kigen, Centre Manager, Mwamba
  • Belinda Kigen, Hospitality Manager, Mwamba
  • Andrew Kinzer, Research Programs Coordinator and Research Assistant
  • John Mark Odera, Accounts Assistant
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