Benard Obunge Ayieko, is the study coordinator for the Owete Study. He brings over 15 years of experience working in community health and development settings related to male sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention research and programs, to the team. He is also a PhD candidtae in Public Health at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He has extensive experience in project planning, management, and building partnerships for community ownership.