Country Nutrition Champions

Country Nutrition Champions

Susan Kogo

Kenya Nutrition Champion

She is a registered nutritionist with exceptional skills and is committed to continuing education in nutrition and healthy behaviors for patients. She is also passionate about research, women empowerment, and youth engagement.

Mathews Mhuru

Zambia Nutrition Champion

He is a nutrition advocate and Public Health expert, with experience in the management of programs on Nutrition, WASH, and social protection.

Jayne Arinze-Egemonye

Nigeria Nutrition Champion

She is a public health practitioner with a wealth of development and humanitarian experience spanning 12 years; having worked for various local NGOs and international organizations in health and nutrition program management; she has broad professional experience in reproductive health, food, and nutrition programming. 

Joseph Gaithuma

Kenya Nutrition Champion

He is a young nutrition professional with a passion for nutrition advocacy and volunteerism. He is the communications Liaison at Kavle Consulting LLC, an organization that works to provide quality nutrition and global health strategies for the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects in Africa.

Erick Assenga

Tanzania Nutrition Champion

He is a gender development expert. He has also participated in programs in Advocacy and Campaigning on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights; Gender equality and Human rights; Good governance and Youth empowerment. 

Vera Osei-Bonsu

Ghana Nutrition Champion

She is currently the CEO and founder of Eat Smart Foods and Start Right Nutrition Limited focused on creating Nutritious Baby food products from local food ingredients which are mostly plant-based and naturally fortified to nourish children between 6 months to 5 years. It is her dream that every mother will have a sustainable and healthy way of feeding their children right in Ghana and Africa.

Juliet Alieto

Uganda Nutrition Champion

She is a Nutritionist who teaches Food and Nutrition at a College, with experience in the implementation of nutrition interventions at community and health facilities.

Andre Munyandamutsa

Rwanda Nutrition Champion

He is a Nutritionist with experiences in Clinical and Community Nutrition programs, monitoring and evaluation.