Ogweno Stephen : The Leader
Ogweno Stephen is a versatile leader with a wealth of transferable skills in strategic thinking, innovation, project management, and policy advocacy. Beyond his pioneering roles at Stowelink Foundation and Lifesten Health, Ogweno has demonstrated exceptional leadership in diverse sectors, serving as a consultant, mentor, and board member for various organizations.
Ogweno Stephen is a multi-award-winning global public health expert, innovator, and thought leader and his ability to navigate complex challenges, foster collaboration, and implement impactful strategies has positioned him as a trusted advisor for businesses, non-profits, and government agencies.
Known for his openness and adaptability, Ogweno is committed to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals through innovative solutions and practical guidance. This page highlights Ogweno’s extensive career journey, showcasing his proven expertise and dedication to driving meaningful change across industries and communities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HEALTH
Resource Person for The Board
2024- date
Health Systems , Policy , Innovation
Director : Board of Trustees
2023- date
Obesity Advocacy , Policy , Innovation
DEVELOPMENT
Innovation Lead
2019- date
value chain agriculture, food preservation innovation, Nutrition
Strategy Lead
2020
Entrepreneurship, consultant, strategic planning & leadership
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
World Obesity Day Global Planning Commitee 2022-date
Planning commitee Member
Our Views Our Voices by NCD Alliance 2022-2024
Global Advisory Board Member
World Health Organization (WHO GCM NCDS) NCDs Labs
Committee Member WHO NCDs Labs
Young Health Programme In Kenya Plan International
Advisory Board Member
Global Youth Meet on Health committee member. Chaired by HRIDAY – India
Committee member Global Youth Meet
C3 Collaborating for Health, UK Steering Group Committee for Nurses in Oral Health
Steering Group Member
Kitu Ni Kukachora Programme, Population Services International – Kenya
Member of the national coordinating board.
National NCDs inter-sectoral coordination committee (NCDs ICC), Ministry of health and the NCD Alliance of Kenya
Youngest board member.
ENGAGING WORLD LEADERS
Met His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama in his residence in Dharamsala
With Katja Iverson, CEO of Women Deliver
With Jane Marriott OBE the British High Commissioner to Kenya with my book
With Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen, Chief Executive Officer, Plan International
With Dr Ines Strenja-Linić ,Member of the Croatian Parliament and Chair of the Committee on Health and Social Policy
with Jill Coates, Country Director Kenya, East Africa Cluster Lead · British Council.
with Anthony Farr, CEO of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy and Jasiri Fellows
With Prof. Miriam Were Nobel Peace Prize for Public Health Nominee
With Johanna Ralston · CEO, World Obesity Federation
With Ann Aerts the Head of the Novartis Foundation
With Paul Tergat, greatest long distance running Olympian ever.
With Jill ILIFFE – Executive Director – Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation (CNMF)
With Dag Inge Ulstein, Minister of International Development – Norway
With Mr Iyinoluwa Aboyeji founder of the Africa Unicorn founder of Flutterwave and Andela
With Prof.Khama Rogo, World Bank Lead Health Sector Specialist.
With Dr Amit Thakker, Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
with Prof Fausto Pinto CEO of the World Heart Federation
With Dr. Lilian Mbau CEO – KCS and Dr Githinji Gitahi GCEO – Amref Worldwide
With Dr Francesco Branca the Director Nutrition for Health and Development (WHO),
With Kenyan Minister For Health, CS Mutahi Kagwe
With my all-star panel including Maria Van Kerkhove, COVID-19 Technical Lead for World Health Organization, Petra Khoury, Director Health and Care Department for International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, Andrea Baer, Executive Director of Mended Hearts, Esti Nurjadin , Chairwoman of Indonesia Heart Foundation
With Prof. P. L. O. Lumumba, Founder, PLO Lumumba Fndn
With Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Global CEO Amref Health Africa
With the global AHAIC Scholars, AMIU Vice Chancellor and Mara Nakagawa-Harwood of IFPMA
with Melvyn Lubega, co-founder of tech unicorn Go1
With Mr Okendo Lewis-Gayle the founder of Harambeans
With Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus WHO Director-General
STEPHEN OGWENO 