About

Established in 2016

Who We Are. What We Do. Our Origin.

The Diaspora Educators of Kenya was initially called Kenya Diaspora Educators but changed its name after the registrar of societies requested for the same. This was because its government affiliated entities that have the word Kenya at the beginning of the name. The acronym DEKA/KDE continue to be used to date. The association started as a WhatsApp group that was created on 19/08/2016 by Mathews Ocharo. Within a week the group had over 100 participants all linked to each other. The initial intention (which remains the core aim) was to link up Kenya teachers working in the diaspora and rekindle their rapport since others had not met for a long time. Taking advantage of the new mobile technology of group invites and sharing of content, it became apparent that this virtual Staffroom was the future of bridging the gap of physical space.

Mathews Ocharo

"At the Heart of Our Approach Lies Collaboration,
and Support Enabling Us to Achieve Optimal
Results for Our Clients Together."

Mission

To bring together all Kenyan teachers working in the Diaspora and to secure a stable retirement future for all members.

Vision

To bring together all Kenyan teachers working in the Diaspora and to secure a stable retirement future for all members.

Association Timeline

2016
2016
2016

Management Team

Mathews Ocharo

Mathews Ocharo

DEKA Chairman (2017 -2022)
Julius Kipkurui Tonui

Julius Kipkurui Tonui

Welfare Chairman
Habel Amolo

Habel Amolo

In-charge, DEKA PDL
Polycarp Ondieki

Polycarp Ondieki

Assistant Treasurer
Josephine Odhiambo

Josephine Odhiambo

Assistant Secretary
Violet Muhando

Violet Muhando

Secretary

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