Fr. Paul Kibet Ng’eno is a seasoned leader with significant expertise in strategic planning and organizational management within the educational sector. He brings a wealth of experience and a high level of personal integrity to his role as the Council Member.

He holds a Master of Education in Educational Research and Evaluation, a Bachelor of Education in Mathematics and Physics both from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, a Bachelor of Sacred Theology from St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary and Pontifical Urbaniana University, and a Bachelor of Philosophy from St. Augustine Senior Seminary Mabanga and Pontifical Urbaniana University.

Fr. Paul has also contributed to the County Education Boards of Narok and Kajiado counties. He currently serves as the Education Secretary for the Catholic Diocese of Ngong, where he is dedicated to advancing the institution’s academic goals. His previous roles include Deputy Principal at Olchekut Supat Apostolic School in Lemek, Narok, and Assistant Parish Priest at St. Luke Catholic Parish.

Additionally, Fr. Paul has received professional training as a Trainer of Trainers (TOT) in Christian chaplaincy for schools.

Mr. Reuben epitomizes a profound level of integrity and professionalism in his contributions to the organization’s success in leadership, management, and administration.

He possesses a Master’s degree in Education (Administration and Planning), a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, all obtained from the  University of Nairobi.

Currently, Mr. Reuben holds the esteemed position of Director of Education at the Ministry of Education. Within this role, he serves as a Deputy Director, an Alternate AIE holder, and an Executive Officer for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association.

Mr. Reuben served at the Kenya Embassy in Beijing China as education diplomat (Attaché) between 2016 and 2022, where I coordinated Kenyan students affairs and programs in China and other Embassy Duties.

He also served before as Assistant Director Public Communications at Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology where he dealt with Public Relations, Media Relations, organization of events and activities. Additionally, he served as a Senior Information Officer at the Ministry of Information and Tourism, where he conducted in-depth research on tourism and information-related matters. He was responsible for preparing detailed Cabinet memorandum and papers for the Ministry.

He also worked at Office of the President as Senior Information Officer at Policy and Research Department where he undertook Research on Various Social  Economic and Political Issues.

As a distinguished academic, Mr. Reuben has several achievements and awards; he was awarded certificates of merits for being the best history and social ethics in Marakwet District while teaching Kapcherop Secondary School. 1997-1999,Team leader, Ministerial Shows and Exhibition Committee where the Ministry won several trophies at ASK Shows 2009-2013.

He also played key role in the establishment of evening programs at Kenya Institute of Mass Communications (KIMC). 2005-2008

Mr. Abdinoor is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in sustainable development, resilience, and strategic risk analysis. He brings a wealth of experience and a high level of personal integrity to his role as the Council Member.

He holds a Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science in Disaster Mitigation and Sustainable Development from Masinde Muliro University. Previously, worked as an Education Emergency Response at Save the Children International and as Senior Disaster Management officer in Wajir County.

Mr. Abdinoor excels in disaster risk analysis and resilience measurements strategies. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Director of the Strategic Programme at the State Department of ASALs, where he collaborates with stakeholders on special programs and projects management in arid and semi-arid lands.

His professional achievements include contributing to Kenya’s resilience-programming framework for 2022-2030 and development of Projects Design Matrixe. Additionally, he has undergone leadership training through the Young African Leaders Initiative and the Champion of Change Leadership on Agriculture in ASALs program.

Harun is an accomplished, educationist; He holds a masters of arts in Education and Leadership from Kenya Methodist University (Kemu) and a  Master of Arts (Project Management) from University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Education (History and Islamic Studies) from Moi University.

Prior to joining NACONEK, he served as Chairman, Garissa County Public Service Board from July 2013- July 2017.  He worked as a teacher in various capacities between June 1994 and September 2012.  From a classroom teacher in County High School, he rose to a head Teacher of Garissa High to a Senior Principal of Garissa High School and Wajir High School.

Through short trainings and work-related assignments, he has travelled widely across the globe including South Africa, U.S.A, France, Japan, Finland, United Arab Emirates and Israel.  During the 18 years (1994-2012) of teaching, he served in various portfolios: Provincial Chairman-Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA), North Eastern Province. He was a member of the National Executive Committee of the KESSHA and a member of Provincial Education Board.

Mrs. Rukia A. Saman is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in local governance, NGO work, and educational councils. Her expertise in qualitative research includes facilitating focus group discussions and conducting key informant interviews.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Kampala International University. Her background also includes a significant tenure as an Educationist at the Ministry of Education, where she focused on curriculum guidance and counseling. She specialized in addressing the educational needs of women and girls, ensuring compliance with ministry guidelines.

Before joining the Council board, Mrs. Rukia served as the Director of Labor and Social Services in the County Government of Wajir. In this role, she worked closely with stakeholders, including UN agencies and NGOs, to enhance youth empowerment services through effective coordination.

Fr. Evans L. Ekai holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education, both from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), a Bachelor of Sacred Theology from Urbaniana University in Rome, and a Diploma in Theology from St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary in Nairobi. His professional training includes extensive courses in administration, leadership, and management from the Kenya School of Government.

From 2018 to 2021, he served as a Member of the National Council for Nomadic Education Board, where he developed policies, mobilized funds, and built partnerships to advance nomadic education.

Fr. Ekai is also an accomplished scholar, having authored research papers on Nomadic Education and related fields. He has also served Chairman of the Board of Governors at Lodwar Technical and Vocational College, he effectively aligned strategies with long-term organizational goals, ensuring sustainability. His tenure as Member and Chairperson of the Infrastructure and Development Committee at the County Assembly Service Board (CASB) in Turkana County saw him initiate and supervise essential service and facility programs while exercising budgetary control. He is an Associate Member of the Turkana Professional Association and the Association of External Board Members of County Assemblies (AEBCA).