Benson Nyagowa Ojwang

Benson Nyagowa Ojwang has a solid and diverse work experience spanning various organizations. Benson Nyagowa is currently working as the Head of Grants and Impact at The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, where their main responsibilities involve aligning organizational policies, procedures, and systems to achieve goals and objectives.

Prior to their current position, Benson worked as a Grants Manager at Space for Giants. Here, they successfully managed grants and funding, contributing to the organization's financial success.

Benson also has significant experience at the Northern Rangelands Trust, where they held multiple roles including Senior Development Partnership Officer, Senior Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Officer, and Conservancy Manager. In these positions, they demonstrated their proficiency in grants management and fundraising, effectively managing donor funds and maintaining strong relationships with major donors.

Furthermore, Benson founded and served as the Executive Director of Africa Partners Consulting Ltd. Benson Nyagowa also gained valuable experience at AMURT International as a Program Development Manager, Programme Coordinator, and Programme Assistant.

Additionally, Benson has held leadership roles as the Chairman (former) of the South Sudan Microfinance Forum and as the Founder and Executive Director of Centre for Documentation and Advocacy.

Before their work in the conservation and development sectors, Benson worked as an Accounts and Finance Consultant at ADRA Sudan, Southern Sector, and as an Administrative Officer at the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Programme. Benson Nyagowa also worked as a Portfolio Officer at Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation, Kenya, where they evaluated the performance of the organization's investments and provided valuable financial advice.

Overall, Benson Nyagowa Ojwang's diverse work experience showcases their expertise in grants management, fundraising, leadership, and financial analysis.

Benson Nyagowa Ojwang began their education at the University of Nairobi in 1995, where they pursued a degree in Management Science. Benson Nyagowa completed their studies in 1999 and obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. After a significant gap in their education, Benson returned to the University of Nairobi in 2016 to pursue a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Project Planning and Management. Benson Nyagowa successfully completed this program in 2018.