William Onura
Research Associate - Land Governance
William works with TMG's partner civil society organizations in western Kenya to facilitate action research and co-design of social innovations, such as community-led land lease guidelines. With more than 10 years of experience in development work, his expertise includes conducting social science surveys and the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. He has previously worked as an environmental and disaster risk reduction consultant with several Kenyan firms.
Engaging traditional leaders to advance environmental protection
Governor’s Day with Farmers – an innovative governance tool to bring more local agri-food actors to the policy table
Working Paper
Opportunities for enhancing recognition of tenure rights for community forests. The case of Loita Community Forest in Narok County, Kenya
Examining the contribution of community forests to national Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and land restoration targets: a follow-up to the implementation of the UNCCD Decision 26/COP.14 on land tenure.
Written by Washe Kazungu, Check Abdel Kader Baba, William Onura, Frederike Klümper
Published on Jan 31, 2024
Policy Brief
Governor's Day with Farmers - An emerging governance innovation in Kakamega County, Kenya
This policy brief highlights learnings from the Governor’s Day with Farmers, a platform established by Shibuye Community Health Workers and the Kakamega County Farmers’ Association with support from TMG Research.
Written by Wangu Mwangi, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, William Onura
Published on Dec 13, 2023
Info Brief
Securing land access for smallholders
How a community-led process is strengthening leasing rights in western Kenya
Written by William Onura, Serah Kiragu-Wissler, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Washe Kazungu, Violet Shivutse and Doreen Magotsi
Published on Jul 13, 2022
Technical Guide
Vidokezo vya Mwongozo wa Jumuiya vya Kukodisha Ardhi - Wadi ya Isukha ya Kati – Gatuzi-Ndogo la Shinyalu, Kaunti ya Kakamega
Kitabu hiki kinaeleza jinsi jumuiya ya wadi ya Kati ya Isukha ilianzisha mradi wa ukuzaji wa Mwongozo wa Kukodisha Ardhi mnamo 2017.
Written by Doreen Magotsi, William Onura Akwanyi, Violet Shivutse, Serah Kiragu-Wissler
Published on May 02, 2018
Technical Guide
Community-led Land Lease Guidelines - Isukha West Ward, Shinyalu Sub-County, Kakamega County
This booklet presents community-led land lease guidelines for Isukha West Ward. The booklet outlines how the Isukha West community conducted the process and the land lease guidelines.
Written by Doreen Magotsi, Linet Khalumba, William Onura Akwanyi, Violet Shivutse, Serah Kiragu-Wissler
Published on Mar 15, 2018
Technical Guide
Community-led Land Lease Guidelines - Isukha Central Ward, Shinyalu Sub-County, Kakamega County
This booklet narrates how the community of Isukha Central Ward piloted development of Land Lease Guidelines in 2017.
Written by Doreen Magotsi, William Onura Akwanyi, Violet Shivutse, Serah Kiragu-Wissler
Published on Mar 01, 2018
Technical Guide
Vidokezo vya Mwongozo wa Jumuiya vya Kukodisha Ardhi - Wadi ya Isukha ya Magharibi – Gatuzi-Ndogo la Shinyalu, Kaunti ya Kakamega
Kijitabu hiki kinaeleza miongozo ya kukodisha ardhi katika wadi ya Isukha ya Magharibi. Aidha kinaeleza jinsi jamii ya Isukha ya Magharibi ilivyoandaa utaratibu na miongozo ya kukodisha ardhi.
Written by Doreen Magotsi, Linet Khalumba, William Onura Akwanyi, Violet Shivutse, Serah Kiragu-Wissler
Published on Jan 22, 2018