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Wilson Peru is the Country Director for VEF Kenya. Before joining us in January 2001, he spent 20 years in agriculture and rural business development in the Kakamega region. Wilson holds a BA in Community Development from Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya.

Noel Joramu has served as the Assistant Country Director for Tanzania since January 2007. Before joining VEF, Noel worked in the accounting department of Dimon Company, a tobacco importer. He has a diploma in Business Administration.

Michael Ewalu resides in Soroti and serves as the Country Director for VEF Uganda. He joined VEF in January 1997 and holds Ugandan certificates in Education and Entrepreneurship. He worked previously as a counselor and social worker. The father of eight, Michael is active in his community and serves as clan elder, chairman of two schools, and member of his parish development committee.

Charles Erongot is the Assistant Country Director for Uganda. Prior to joining VEF in April 2004, he fostered agribusiness development and trained rural community groups in nursery management, tree propagation, and group dynamics while encouraging environmental conservation. He has served as a program manager for Katakwi Integrated Development Organization. Charles holds a BS degree in Forestry.

Roland Amulyoto has served as VEF's Regional Director since 2003. Before joining the team, he spent more than a decade in sales and marketing for Guinness, developing their business in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the US. He has worked as a Market Research Interviewer, a high school teacher, and an Insurance Manager. Rowland holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, a diploma in Marketing Management, a Post Graduate Diploma in Sales Management, and a Silver Award in Diageo Way of Brand Building.

Churchill Ambaisi worked as a VEF village business mentor for several years before joining the staff as Assistant Training Director in July 2007. He earned his BS degree in Agriculture from the University of Nairobi and trained farmers on emerging agricultural issues. He served as a Farmer Representative at Kakamega District Agriculture Forums.

Linnet Mutsami is our Kenyan Office Manager. She joined VEF in October 2004 and lives in Kakamega, VEF’s Kenya headquarters. Linnet holds a certificate in Accounting. She is a praise and worship leader at her church and a leader of the Shikulu youth group.

Margreth Sausi started with VEF in September 2006 and manages our Dodoma, Tanzania office. She has certificates in Accounting and Computers and has worked as an accountant in community banking.

Betty Iligo joined VEF in November 2006 as our Uganda Office Manager. She is the church secretary and vice chairperson for women for a local Baptist church. Betty holds a BA degree in Business Administration and a diploma in Marketing and Customer Care. She is also a Certified Accounting Technician through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

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