501(c)3 · EIN 46-1408517 · Columbus, GA

Who We Are

Gotabgaa International Organization Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in the state of Georgia. It started as a small email list of Kenyans in the diaspora in 1993 — driven by a simple need: to stay connected with each other. Officially incorporated in 2000, Gotabgaa (meaning "our homeland family") has grown into one of the most active Kalenjin organizations in the United States and across the globe, with 17 chapters across the United States and annual conferences held since 2003.

Our mission: Inspire, connect, and economically empower our members through education, networking, investment opportunities, and cultural awareness. Unite members and have a platform where talent, leadership, culture, and innovation are nurtured.

The Kerio Valley seen from the Keiyo escarpment near Iten, Kenya
Photo: Elias Yator · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

“Gotabgaa — meaning ‘our homeland family’ — began in 1993 as a simple email list of Kenyans who wanted to stay connected.”

— Gotabgaa History, Est. 1993
  1. 1993

    Started as an email list among Kenyans in the diaspora.

  2. 2000

    Officially incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit in Georgia.

  3. 2003

    First annual conference held in Atlanta, GA — 73 attendees.

  4. 2025+

    17 chapters, 100+ events, and growing internationally.

Our Leadership Team

Meet Our Board Members

The chairpersons and representatives leading each chapter.

Oversight Council

  • Prof. John Rugut

    Founder · OCC Member

  • Amb. Peter Rono

    Founder · OCC Member

  • Dr. Anthony Rono

    OCC Member

  • Veronica Metto

    OCC Member

  • David Mugun

    OCC Member