Were worked with World Agro forestry Center (ICRAF) where she undertook several research pieces including exploring role of women and men in improving rural water supplies and effect of invasive plant species on socio-economic welfare of pastoralist community. Output included publications with Journal of International Development, Entwicklung und ländlicher raum – Germany (Agriculture and rural development Newsletter), and ID 21 bulletin.

Prior to joining Water.org, Were worked with Resource Oriented Sanitation in Africa (ROSA), an applied research project aimed at understanding challenges to achieving sustainable sanitation and piloting alternative sanitation options that promotes sustainability (closing the loop). At ROSA, Were helped design and implement research portfolios which included alternative sanitation designs, grey water reuse, financing sanitation and operation and maintenance.

Commitment to Water.org

"I believe sustainability can be achieved when resources available for enhancing water and sanitation coverage are effectively and efficiently used. I am dedicated to exploring systems that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the water and sanitation sector and is excited to be working with Water.org, an organization keen getting real results through capacity building of local non governmental organizations while maintaining a meticulous monitoring and evaluation systems."

Education

B.A (First -Class) – Urban and Regional Planning – Maseno University, Kenya

Msc. – Water Resources and Livelihood Security – Linkoping University, Sweden