Join us in welcoming U.S. Board Chairman Ron Sage (left) and Kenya Board Chairman Willie Lemiso (right). Our community is ecstatic to welcome these two long-time TKP partners into leadership roles. Let's learn a little more about our leaders below.
Introducing Wilfred (Willie) Lemiso
Willie is the key that opened the doors to Kilgoris' need for holistic primary schools in his rural village. Twenty-five years ago, Willie met TKP co-founders Jon and Caren while working as a waiter at the Maasai Mara game reserve. What started as a brief meeting became a friendship and a life-changing connection. Thanks to the chance encounter, thousands of children in Kilgoris have access to education, health, and enriching opportunities.
Introducing Ron Sage
Two decades ago, Ron learned about TKP from co-founders Jon and Caren. Ron felt the spark to join the mission, visited Kilgorisfor the first time in 2019, and witnessed the impact firsthand. Shortly after his first visit, he joined the U.S. Board of Directors and has contributed greatly to TKP's growth strategy in several areas over the years.
As U.S. Board Chairman, Ron looks forward to better understanding TKP's successes and challenges and getting more deeply involved in long-term strategic growth. He's also hoping to keep the board highly engaged and support TKP's staff members in Kenya and the U.S.
Willie and Ron joined the entire U.S. staff and Kenya leadership team for a planning week and reunion in January. They both shared their desire to help increase TKP's impact and grow TKP in the years to come. As board leaders, they joined with school board members, parents, and the entire TKP team to celebrate a major milestone–the opening of TKP's new teacher housing on the Ololturot campus.
Karibu (Welcome) to Board Chairmen Ron and Willy!