Oikos Karanga Siagi
Empowering Kenyan communities
to treat malnourished children in their homes using locally produced peanut butter
Helping Kenyans Feed Kenya's Children
The Board of Directors of was established in May 2012.
Marty Schmidt, MD - President
Doctor Marty is a pediatrician in St. Louis, MO. He is an Assistant Professor at Washington University Medical School, and a past-President of the Medical Staff at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. Since 2008 he has participated in numerous medical missions in Kenya, Honduras, and Haiti.
David Wildermuth, M.Div - Vice President
David is a minister from Portland, OR. He has served as pastor at several congregations, including the Wichita Ave Evangelical Church for 14 years. His service through multiple charitable organizations includes Board Membership for Hope Teams international for 15 years during which he had the opportunity to travel to Romania, Honduras and Kenya.
Patrick Murunga, D.Min - Vice President
Patrick is a minister from Nairobi, Kenya. He served as the pastor of Good Shepherd Africa Gospel Church in Nairobi from 1988-2012. During that time he founded “Oikos-Household of Faith” and currently serves as its Director. He has been the liason for numerous mission trips to Kenya.
Margaret Schmidt - Secretary/Treasurer
Margaret, married to Dr. Marty since 1984, traded her position as a Computer Programmer / Analyst to become a full time mom in 1989. Currently she works at the Vet Tech Institute at Hickey College, and continues to dabble with computers. Her mission work includes teams to Mexico, Appalachia, and Honduras.