About us
Who We Are
Turkana Integrated Aid (TIAO) is a community-based, non-profit organization working in Turkana County, Kenya, dedicated to strengthening communities through sustainable and integrated development initiatives.
We work with local communities, partners, and institutions to address some of the most pressing challenges affecting the region, including limited access to healthcare, food insecurity, climate vulnerability, and social inequality. Our goal is to empower communities with the knowledge, resources, and systems needed to build resilience and improve their quality of life.
TIAO believes that sustainable development is only possible when communities are actively involved in shaping their own future. For this reason, our programs prioritize participation, local leadership, and inclusive decision-making. By combining community engagement, research, innovation, and service delivery, we strive to create long-term solutions that respond to the real needs of the people we serve.
Our Approach
At TIAO, we recognize that the challenges facing communities in Turkana are interconnected. Health, food security, education, environmental sustainability, and livelihoods all influence one another. Our approach therefore focuses on integrated, multi-sectoral interventions that strengthen systems while empowering individuals and communities.
We work collaboratively with local stakeholders, community leaders, government institutions, and development partners to design programs that are culturally sensitive, evidence-based, and responsive to the evolving needs of the community.
Our initiatives combine research, innovation, capacity building, and service delivery to improve access to essential services while strengthening community resilience and sustainability. Through this holistic approach, we aim to ensure that our interventions not only address immediate challenges but also create lasting positive impact for future generations.
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— Our Mission
Turkana Integrated AID is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and sustaining communities through comprehensive, integrated, and multi-sectoral approaches
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— Our Vision
To create resilient and thriving communities through sustainable strengthening initiatives.
Meet The Team
Kablit Ewoton
Kablit Ewoton Samuel is the Executive Director of Turkana Integrated Aid and an experienced Enterprise Development and Financial Inclusion Specialist with over 10 years of leadership in community-driven and market systems-based livelihood programming, particularly across Kenya’s ASAL regions, including Turkana and Samburu counties. He provides strategic and technical leadership in the design, coordination, and implementation of inclusive economic development programmes that strengthen SMEs, cooperatives, producer groups, and value chains. His work focuses on advancing market-led approaches that improve household resilience and sustainable income generation for vulnerable communities. He has extensive experience in building multi-stakeholder partnerships that connect the private sector, government, financial service providers, and development actors. His programming integrates youth employment, TVET linkages, and financial inclusion to enhance productivity, market access, and economic empowerment. He holds a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor of Commerce, and brings a strong blend of academic grounding and field-based experience in inclusive economic development and livelihood transformation.
Enunu Henry, BScN, RN, MPH, PhD (c)
ENUNU Henry is a public health specialist, health systems researcher, and humanitarian programming expert with over 23 years of experience in health systems strengthening, RMNCAH+N programming, humanitarian response, and community-centered development in fragile and underserved settings across Africa and beyond. He currently serves as the County Research and Development Coordinator in the County Department of Health Services and Sanitation, Turkana County Government, where he leads research, policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and evidence-informed strategic planning to strengthen healthcare delivery and public health outcomes. Henry has worked in humanitarian and development contexts across South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, Yemen, Haiti, Cambodia, and Kenya, supporting emergency health and nutrition programming, vaccination systems, disease surveillance, and community health strengthening initiatives. He also serves as a Board Member and Deputy Director / Programs Director at Turkana Integrated AiD, providing strategic leadership in health, nutrition, resilience, livelihoods, youth and women empowerment, WASH, and community development programs. Henry is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Systems Management at Kenya Methodist University, with research focused on maternal health service utilization, implementation science, and community-driven health systems innovations in underserved pastoralist communities.
Jonathan Ekai
Jonathan Ekai Kariuki is a public governance and leadership practitioner with over 10 years of experience in public service across Kenya’s national and county governments, with a strong focus on institutional transformation and inclusive development. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Public Administration from Moi University, a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration from Kenyatta University, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Leadership and Governance at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, alongside professional training in management and leadership at the Kenya School of Government. He has served in transformative roles within both national and county government systems, contributing to improved governance, service delivery, and institutional strengthening across Turkana, Narok, and Kajiado Counties. He currently serves as a Part-Time Lecturer at Turkana University College and is the Chairperson of Turkana Integrated Aid, where he provides strategic leadership in community development, humanitarian work, youth empowerment, policy advocacy, and research, driven by a commitment to advancing inclusive, accountable, and people-centered governance.
Abigael Losike Longiti
Abigael Losike Longiti is an Information Systems and Digital Transformation Specialist with extensive experience in ICT systems administration, information management, statistical data systems, and community-centered digital innovation. She currently serves as an ICT Officer with the Turkana County Government, where she supports digital systems strengthening, data management, and evidence-based decision-making for public service delivery. With over six years of professional experience, Abigael has built expertise in database management, web-based reporting systems, digital platforms, systems security, and ICT-enabled service delivery, contributing to improved organizational efficiency and digital literacy initiatives. She has also supported national statistical and research initiatives through her work with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, including large-scale surveys and census activities such as the Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey and the National School Census. Previously, she served as an Office 365 Administrator with China State Construction Engineering Corporation, where she gained experience in systems administration, cybersecurity compliance, cloud collaboration, and organizational systems strengthening. As a Board Member of Turkana Integrated AiD, Abigael provides strategic oversight in digital transformation, governance, institutional systems strengthening, and community development programming. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology and is passionate about leveraging technology, innovation, and data-driven systems to support inclusive and sustainable development in Turkana County.
Kiyonga Stanley Ekai
Kiyonga Stanley Ekai is a technical specialist who bridges the gap between microbiology and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency. A graduate of the University of Nairobi with a B.Sc. in Microbiology and Biotechnology and an ALX-certified Data Analyst, Kiyonga integrates scientific rigor with high-level technical expertise. With a background in laboratory diagnostics and field monitoring for the World Health Organization (WHO), he brings a practical, evidence-based approach to complex projects. Known for his ability to optimize workflows, Kiyonga notably engineered a Python-based solution that reduced data reporting time by over 90%. He specializes in leveraging Python, SQL, and ODK to translate environmental and public health data into actionable, high-impact insights.
Salim Imoni Ekeru
Salim Imoni Ekeru is a finance and administration professional with over 7 years of experience in financial management, project administration, compliance, and development programming across humanitarian and public sector institutions in Kenya. Salim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and Financial Management and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Project Management and Planning at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). He is passionate about institutional strengthening, financial inclusion, and sustainable community development aimed at improving livelihoods and resilience among vulnerable communities. He has worked with organizations including Mercy Corps Kenya, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and county government institutions, contributing to strengthened financial accountability, efficient program operations, and community development initiatives in ASAL and refugee settings.
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