Kenyan Daniel Juma appointed Africa regional head of Global Peace Foundation

The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) has appointed Daniel Juma Omondi as its new Regional Representative for Africa, a move expected to deepen the organisation's peacebuilding footprint across the continent.

Mr. Omondi, who currently serves as the Kenya Country Director for GPF, assumed his expanded role on May 1, 2025.

His appointment was officially communicated in a circular dated May 3 from the organisation’s Washington D.C. office, signed by GPF Senior Vice President Aya Goto.

In his new capacity, Mr. Omondi will continue to lead the Kenyan chapter while also overseeing the Foundation’s field affiliates and initiatives across Africa.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Global Peace Foundation Chairman, Dr. Hyun Jin Preston, and President Jim Flynn for their trust in me for this vital role,” said Mr. Omondi, acknowledging his promotion.

He termed the appointment a privilege and pledged to work collaboratively with the GPF team in advancing the organisation’s mission on the continent.

Mr. Omondi noted that his focus will include working closely with African governments, civil societies, multilateral organisations and religious leaders “to elevate the organisation's values-based peacebuilding in the continent.”

The newly appointed regional head is already gearing up for one of his first major events in office—the 2nd Annual Family Festival, scheduled for May 15, 2025, at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Uganda.

Organised in collaboration with the Government of Uganda, the event will centre on the theme: ‘United as One Family under God for Socio-economic Transformation and Achievement of the African Renaissance.’

Mr. Omondi’s appointment comes just days after he was named among the top 50 CEOs in Kenya by Africapitol, further cementing his growing influence in leadership and governance circles.