Elijah Obiny Dede (AADE, ICUDE)

The Chief Officer for Cooperatives Development and Marketing, Mr. Elijah Obiny Dede, brings extensive expertise in cooperative development and marketing strategies to the role. He is dedicated to fostering a vibrant cooperative sector and facilitating market access for cooperative enterprises in Homa Bay County.

Mr. Obiny holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Nairobi and an Executive Masters Degree in Strategic Management from the Management University of Africa. He has also pursued additional professional training in cooperative development and marketing strategies, further enhancing his knowledge in the field.

With more than 12 years of professional experience, Mr. Obiny has played a key role in supporting and promoting cooperative enterprises. He worked with Kenya Commercial Bank from the early 90s as a Bank Supervisor and subsequently joined The Kenya Bankers Sacco. He held the position of CEO of the Sacco from 2012 to 2023, when he joined the County Government of Homabay as Chief Officer in charge of Cooperative Development and Marketing. He has a proven track record of implementing successful cooperative development initiatives and fostering collaboration among cooperatives.