Our Story
Desterio's Generation Association is built on the legacy of our beloved Grandfather Desterio Ousuru Marijala — uniting his sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all the generations that follow.
Our Mission
Uniting every descendant
To unite all descendants of Grandfather Desterio Ousuru Marijala by promoting family unity, mutual support, cultural heritage preservation, and collective development for present and future generations.
Our Vision
A united, prosperous network
To build a strong, united, and prosperous family network that preserves its heritage, empowers its members, and inspires future generations through love, unity, and shared responsibility.
Core Family Values
What we stand for
Desterio Family Leadership
Entire Family Structure
Leadership of the entire Desterio family across all generations.
EXECUTIVE
Mr. Michael Ousuru
Family Chairman
EXECUTIVE
Mrs. Phyllis Musinde
Chairlady
DGA Executive Leadership
Generation Association — Elected Executive
Officially elected leadership of the Desterio Generation Association as of 31st May 2026.
EXECUTIVE
Prof. Joel Ijakaa, PhD
Chairperson
Executive
EXECUTIVE
Mr. Benard Okapesi
Patron
EXECUTIVE
Mrs. Emily Masakur
Secretary
Secretariat
EXECUTIVE
Mr. Paul Marijala
Deputy Secretary
Secretariat
EXECUTIVE
Mr. Joseph Baraka
Treasurer
Treasury
EXECUTIVE
Mr. Eliud Okedi
Vice Treasurer
Treasury
EXECUTIVE
Mrs. Carolyne Akwanga
Organizing Secretary
Organizing Committee
EXECUTIVE
Mr. Moses Ousuru
Deputy Organizing Sec.
Organizing Committee
EXECUTIVE
Mr. Ignatius Elungat
Deputy Organizing Sec. II
Organizing Committee
EXECUTIVE
Mrs. Petronila Ousuru
Foreign Affairs Rep.
Foreign Affairs
EXECUTIVE
Mr. Amos Marijala
Deputy Foreign Affairs Rep.
Foreign Affairs
EXECUTIVE
Mrs. Edna Masakur
Cousin Rep. for Aunts
Cousin Representation
EXECUTIVE
Mrs. Wilimina Emoyo
Christian Lead
Christian Leadership
Supporting Committees
Specialized Subcommittees
Disciplinary Subcommittee
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mr. Michael Ousuru
Chair
Disciplinary
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mr. Basil Ijakaa
Deputy
Disciplinary
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mrs. Agnes
Member
Disciplinary
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mrs. Rebecca
Member
Disciplinary
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mrs. Phyllis
Member
Disciplinary
Welfare & Emergency Response Subcommittee
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mr. Benard Okapesi
Chair
Welfare & Emergency Response
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mr. Anthony Okedi
Deputy
Welfare & Emergency Response
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mrs. Roselilian
Member
Welfare & Emergency Response
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mrs. Wilimina
Member
Welfare & Emergency Response
SUBCOMMITTEE
Erastus
Member
Welfare & Emergency Response
SUBCOMMITTEE
Beny (Izu)
Member
Welfare & Emergency Response
SUBCOMMITTEE
Anna Okedi
Member
Welfare & Emergency Response
Culture & Mentorship Subcommittee
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mr. Vincent Orone
Chair
Culture & Mentorship
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mr. George Inyuka
Deputy
Culture & Mentorship
SUBCOMMITTEE
Mrs. Grace
Member
Culture & Mentorship
SUBCOMMITTEE
Rose
Member
Culture & Mentorship
SUBCOMMITTEE
Milka
Member
Culture & Mentorship
Family Taglines
"Together We Grow, Together We Thrive."
"Rooted in Love, United Forever."
"Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future."
"Generations Connected by Love and Heritage."