Mr E. Odembo Is The Right Choice For The Post Of Kenyan USA Ambassador

By Prof. Moses Isaac Odhiambo - The right appointment for the right, humble, experienced, trusted man for the post of Kenyan USA Amabssador :- THE NEW KENYAN CONSTITUTION AUGUST 2010 gives us the RIGHT “We the peoples: the role of the Kenyan Nations in the twenty-first century”, demonstrated, by way of a census and consensus, that what is the most important to all the peoples of the world is to live in peace sie by side. Thus, it documents the global democratic governance consensus of the peoples of the world and in Kenya as a whole as to the imperative of peace of ethnic tribe co-existence.

Ultimately peace begins in the mind of man – be it woman or man. We all have a responsibility as to how we live our lives, how we educate our children, how we take part in shaping our societies in a way whereby we respect others and how we defend and promote the humanitarian and human rights principles. People like you and me, to whom have been given much in Godly faith, have the enhanced duty to foster a culture of peace and understanding to the betterment of the peoples of the world.

THIS IS THE TIME THAT GOD HAS MADE for the right guy to be our Ambassador in US.

"Mr. Odembo was the founding director of Ufadhili Trust (Centre for Philanthropy and Social Responsibility), a Kenyan institution that seeks to promote the spirit of giving, philanthropy, and the use of local resources to improve people’s lives through corporate social responsibility, cross-sector partnership, technical assistance and policy research. Prior to joining Ufadhili, Mr. Odembo served as a consultant to the Ford Foundation’s Coordinator of Africa Philanthropy Initiative; the East Africa Representative for World Neighbors; and as Research Officer for the African Medical Research Foundation.

He was also Chairman of the Kenya Community Development Foundation, lead facilitator for the Kenya Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Consultation Process, and a member of the selection committee for the UNDP Africa 2000 Project. He was also founding member of the NGO Coalition for East Africa, a member of the National Advisory Committee for Health Research, a member of the NGO Co-ordination Board of Kenya, Chairperson of the Kenya National Council of Non-Governmental Organizations, and member of the National Committee for Social Dimensions of Development.

In addition to being a Synergos Senior Fellow, Mr. Odembo is a fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative.

Mr. Odembo has a Bachelors degree in Biology and Sociology from Bowdoin College, and a Masters degree in Community Health (Epidemiology) from the University of Texas".

By Prof. Moses Isaac Odhiambo