Dr. Samora Otieno

Dr. Samora Otieno is an accomplished leader in international development and organizational management, bringing an extensive career of impactful leadership across major global institutions. He has previously held prominent roles such as director of programs and country director for various international organizations, and served as a Humanitarian and Health Team Leader and Advisor for UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Samora's diverse leadership portfolio spans critical governance and advisory roles in government, private sector and humanitarian and international development.

As CorpsAfrica’s Chief Program Officer, Samora provides strategic oversight and management for the organization’s programmatic initiatives across the African continent. In this executive role, he champions CorpsAfrica's core mission of empowering and training African youth to collaborate directly with rural communities. Under his guidance, these efforts focus on alleviating poverty, enhancing local livelihoods, and building sustainable resilience by fostering a robust, pan-African network of youth leadership deeply invested in volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and community-led development.

Samora holds a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi alongside an MBA in Strategic Management from Daystar University. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is a dedicated husband and father to three beautiful girls and deeply values spending quality time with his family.