Leah Ogada

Leah Ogada Wanaswa is a passionate leader in social and behavior change with over 22 years of experience advancing public health, gender equality, and community empowerment across Africa. As the Kenya Country Director at Tiko (formerly Triggerise), she leads national programs improving health and economic outcomes for women and young people.

Leah has held senior leadership roles with organizations such as Marie Stopes Kenya and Ipas Africa Alliance, designing and scaling initiatives that combine economic empowerment with reproductive health and rights. She holds a Master’s degree in Disaster Management and Sustainable Development from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development from Daystar University.

Reason for Joining Boda Girls:
I am deeply aligned with Boda Girls’ mission of empowering women and enhancing their agency through health and economic inclusion. I believe that when women gain access, income, and confidence, entire communities thrive.