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Wanachama wetu ni pamoja na Machansela, Marais, Wakurugenzi Wakuu, Wakurugenzi Watendaji, Wanasayansi, Madaktari, Viongozi wa Jumuiya, Wanafamilia, na Wanaojitetea. .<\/p>\n<p>Tunawategemea wajumbe wetu wa bodi kutusaidia kupanga kimkakati katika siku zijazo, kutimiza malengo yetu ya kila mwaka, kutusaidia na changamoto na fursa, na kutoa mwongozo muhimu ili kufikia dhamira, maono, maadili na malengo yetu. Baadhi ya wajumbe wetu wa bodi pia wanatuwakilisha katika nchi nyingine. 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