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Governance & Leadership

Driving Peace Through
Institutional Integrity.

RIAMRIAM maintains a transparent, inclusive, and accountable governance structure, pooling decades of public service, diplomatic, and grassroots experience across the Ateker corridor.

How We Function

Our 3-Tiered Governance Model

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Our Leaders

Founders & Leadership Profiles

Representing a unique alliance of seasoned intelligence directors, county administrators, community educators, and diplomatic advisors united for regional cohesion.

Peter Eripete

Peter Eripete

Chairman

Distinguished public servant and national intelligence expert with extensive experience in conflict analysis, peace negotiation, security management, and cross-border peace initiatives.

National SecurityConflict AnalysisPeace Negotiation
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David Ateyo

David Ateyo

Vice Chairman

Former teacher and founder of the original RIAMRIAM initiative with experience in NGO management, civic engagement, and peace education.

Civic EngagementNGO ManagementPeace Education
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Rebecca Ekuwam

Rebecca Ekuwam

Treasurer

Diplomat and peace advocate experienced in embassy service, community outreach, conflict resolution, resource mobilization, and women and youth empowerment initiatives.

DiplomacyConflict ResolutionWomen Empowerment
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A F Losikiria, HSC

A F Losikiria, HSC

CEO / Secretary

Former Sub-County Administrator and former CEC Lands with experience in governance, land management, and institutional development. Currently serves as CEO of RPDN.

Executive LeadershipPublic AdministrationLand Governance
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Christopher Eregae

Christopher Eregae

Vice Secretary

Teacher and community mobilizer experienced in grassroots coordination, youth engagement, and dialogue facilitation.

Grassroots MobilizationYouth EngagementDialogue Facilitation
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Peter L Emuria

Peter L Emuria

Director

Community leader and governance advocate with expertise in dryland livelihoods, climate resilience, and local resource management in ASAL regions.

ASAL GovernanceClimate ResiliencePastoral Livelihoods
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Jane Apetet Nashida

Jane Apetet Nashida

Director

Community development practitioner and educator with expertise in peace and development, youth and women mentorship, and advocacy for vulnerable groups.

Community DevelopmentYouth MentorshipVulnerable Advocacy
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Seline Lociam

Seline Lociam

Director

Community leader and women’s empowerment advocate experienced in grassroots mobilization, peacebuilding, resource mobilization, and resilience programs among pastoralist communities.

Gender InclusionResource MobilizationGrassroots Peace
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Institutional Capacity

A credible, culturally grounded foundation.

Our founders collectively bring expertise in governance, peacebuilding, security, education, humanitarian action, diplomacy, and grassroots mobilization. RPDN operates with robust compliance, participatory decision-making, and conflict-sensitive frameworks to ensure regional legitimacy.