Ochako (pictured) will lead Kantar Public’s development practice in Kenya and was previously country lead of the Kesho Bora Centre for Social and Health Research.

Prior to her role as country lead, Ochako worked for the Population Council, Unicef, Population Services International and the African Population and Health Research Centre.

Caroline Connolly, chief executive of the development practice at Kantar Public, said: “We are so pleased to welcome Rhoune to this role leading the Kantar Public team in Kenya.

“Her extensive skillset across policy areas – from maternal, neonatal and child health to education, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and population issues – makes her an outstanding leader for this team.”