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Mr. Edwyn Odeny Odhaimbo (Kenya)

Country Specialist
Edwyn is the Founder and Chairman of Kenya Youth Foundation

Edwyn is the Director of National School Feeding Council of Kenya since 2005 and also the Founder and Executive Chairman of Kenya Youth Foundation. Edwyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Egerton University-Njoro, Kenya and spent most of his working life in Kenya Youth Foundation since its inception in 1998 where he has served in various capacities which include Treasurer, Secretary, Team Leader in charge of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resource Management. Edwyn has been in the frontline on advocating for review of policies and development programmes/strategies to accommodate the interests of young people. At the Kenya national front, he has participated in the review process of key policy documents such as National Youth Policy, National Food and Nutrition Policy and Forest Bill 2000 which have a great impact on youth deriving their livelihoods from Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources sectors. Edwyn is a key contributor to Global Response to Climatic Change. In 2003, he initiated Kenya Rural Youth Livelihood Strategies Programme (KERYLIP) in Western Region of Kenya to promote active participation of rural youth in sustainable agriculture, environment and natural resource management. Edwyn has conducted several studies focusing on livelihood, food security and youth participation in development. He has participated in several strategic forums both locally and international and has been in the front line in domesticating some of the outcomes of such initiatives. He is currently focusing his efforts in strengthening sustainable development in grass-root communities by initiating partnership activities with them to learn from their rich knowledge and culture. Edwyn joined Worldview Impact in 2008 and he ready to make an impact in Kenya.