Chrispin Omondi Owaga
Chrispin Omondi Owaga is a dedicated public health and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) expert with over seven years of experience in health development programs, research, and program implementation. As a Board Member of Safe Water and AIDS Project (SWAP), he brings extensive expertise in research methodologies, project planning, and impact assessment, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and program effectiveness across SWAP’s initiatives. His career spans work with both local and international NGOs, including KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, KEMRI-CDC, and Mildmay Kenya, where he has led critical projects focused on malaria transmission, schistosomiasis control, HIV/AIDS care, and community-based health interventions.
Chrispin holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Medical Biotechnology) from Maseno University. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s in Public Health (Health Promotion and International Health), further strengthening his ability to bridge research, policy, and community health programs. He has served as Study Coordinator for the KEMRI/CDC Malaria Transmission Consortium Highlands Project, Field Coordinator for a Schistosomiasis Intervention Program, and M&E Officer for Mildmay Kenya, overseeing major donor-funded programs including The Global Fund Round 10 (HIV), USAID APHIAPlus, and USAID FANIKISHA. In addition, Chrispin has earned Global Health e-learning certifications in M&E Fundamentals, HIV/AIDS Program Frameworks, Nutrition, Data Quality, and Program Management. With his passion for strengthening health systems, enhancing accountability, and ensuring programs are aligned with global best practices, Chrispin continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring SWAP’s work delivers lasting impact for the most vulnerable communities.