East Africa Distribution Partner

Japheth Opondo

Japheth joined Because as East Africa Distribution Partner in 2018 after meeting Founder Kenton Lee in 2007 while he was in Kenya. Japheth oversees factory and field quality control of The Shoe That Grows, as well as maintaining Kenyan inventory and overseeing the shipment and logistics of shoe distribution in East Africa. Prior to joining the team, Japheth attended The Kenya Polytechnic University and worked as a taxi driver and freelance graphic designer, in addition to volunteering at his local church. When not popping by the factory to check on shoe development, you can find him swimming, driving and spending time with his wife and three children—Kimberly, Tara and Jakim.