Charles is a seasoned Social Protection and Child Policy expert with over eight years of progressive experience in humanitarian and development contexts in Kenya. He previously served as a Child Protection and Social Protection Officer with UNICEF Kenya, supporting national and county-level
programs across 11 ASAL counties. His contributions include initiatives such as Multipurpose Cash Transfers, KSEIP 1, and shock-responsive systems, including piloting Anticipatory Action frameworks.
He has coordinated county-level technical implementation with government departments and supported programs like NICHE and the National Positive Parenting Programme. Additionally, he strengthened county systems by developing social protection and public finance policies aligned with
national priorities.
Charles currently serves as the County Coordinator for Samburu County at CHASP Advisory, where he leverages his policy, systems, and field experience to support strategic programming, government engagement, and institutional strengthening aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Humanitarian Operations from Oxford Brookes University, a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Kenyatta University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Southeastern Kenya University. With extensive hands-on field experience in ASAL and refugee settings, he has coordinated programs across Child Protection, Social Protection, Education, Livelihoods, and Reproductive Health sectors.
