Board of
Directors
Hon. Fred Muteti, EBS - Chairperson

PROFILE SUMMARY
Hon. Fred Muteti, EBS has over 20 years of experience in leadership and
project management in both public and private sector, and has worked in
simultaneous multi-community mobilization initiatives.
He has previously served as the chairman of the Board of Directors of
Sports Kenya Board.
PS Abubakar Hassan Abubakar

PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr Abubakar is holder of Masters of Business Administration (Strategic Management), Pursuing Masters in Financial Services Law (Project ongoing), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law all from the University of Nairobi. He is also an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Secretary, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Investment & Financial Analysts and hold a Certification in the Management of Banking Risks.
Mr. Joseph Nguyo - Alternate to the Ps, State Department for Investment Promotion

PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Joseph K. Nguyo is a Senior Deputy Secretary and head of administration in the State Department for Investment Promotion. He holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from Moi University and a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Dedan Kimathi Memorial University. He has also studied other courses including Strategic Leadership Management and Senior Management course from Kenya School of Government and Strategic Leadership at Gretsa University in Kenya.
Mr. Emmanuel Kitaka - Alternate to the Ps, The National Treasury

PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Emmanuel Kitaka is a dedicated Economist, adept Data Analyst, and
seasoned Researcher currently contributing his expertise at The National
Treasury & Planning. He has a robust background in economics and a
passion for data-driven insights. He excels in leveraging analytical tools
to inform policy decisions and drive socio-economic development initiatives.
He is a member of the Investment Licensing and Infrastructure
Committee, Finance, Planning and ICT Committee, Human Resource,
Administration and Governance Committee, and Audit and Risk Management
Committee.
Mr. David Ontwenka - Alternate to the Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority

PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. David Ontwenka holds a Bachelor of Social Legislation, Bachelor of Laws
and Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is an advocate of the
High Court of Kenya, a certified public secretary, commissioner for oaths
and notary public. He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, East Africa
Law Society, Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya and
Commonwealth lawyers Association.
He is currently the Acting Deputy Commissioner – Policy and
International Affairs Division in the Customs and Border Control Department.
He has previously served a Regional Manager Customs and Border Control, Head
of litigation in tax, customs and excise disputes resolution and assistant
commissioner, legal services.
He is a member of the Licensing and Investment Committee, Finance,
Planning and Infrastructure Committee and Audit and Risk Management
Committee.
Hon. Tiyah Galgalo, MBS - Alternate to the Chairperson, National Land Commission

PROFILE SUMMARY
Hon. Tiyah Galgalo holds a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University and
a Master of Educational Administration and Planning from the University of
Nairobi. She is a Commissioner at the National Land Commission, Kenya. She
is a former legislator, a seasoned public administrator, and an
educationist. She has previously served as the Women Representative for
Isiolo County, a Commissioner at Interim Independent Electoral Commission
(IIEC) Kenya, a member of the National Commission on Gender and Development
and a County Executive Committee member (CECM), in charge of public service
& county administration, Tourism, Wildlife, Investment, Trade and
Industry. She has also served as a Commissioner of Poverty Eradication
Commission, an Emergency Educational Officer and the Principal, Isiolo Girls
High School. She is a founder member of Foundation for Pastoralists Women
Association (FOPOWA), an organization that empowers women. In addition, she
is a champion for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Governance &
Gender, Monitoring & Evaluation and Resource Mobilization.
She is a member of the HR, Administration and Governance Committee and
Licensing and Investment Committee.
Mr. Jonathan Stewart Philip - Independent Director

PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Jonathan Stewart Philip Coulson is a LLB degree holder. He is a
practising Kenyan Advocate and enrolled as an English Solicitor (N.T
Practising). He is a partner in Coulson Harney LLP, trappings as Bowmans
Kenya. He is the Chairman, Ol Pejeta Conservancy Limited, Chairman Muthaiga
Country Club, Director Old Mutual Insurance South Sudan Limited, Director
Performing & Visual Arts Centre Limited trading as the Godown Arts
Centre and Trustee Old Mutual Foundation. His legal experience spans over 31
years. He has been director at Muthaiga Country Club for 24 years.
He is the chair of the HR, Administration and Governance Committee and
a member of the Finance, Planning and Infrastructure Committee.
Mr. Jonathan Ndune Chifallu - Independent Director

PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Jonathan Chifallu holds a Master of Science Degree in International
Business Administration and a Master of Science Degree in Organizational
Development & Leadership from the United States International
University. Mr. Chifallu has previously worked as an Independent Consultant
for DAI Global LLC 7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 USA, under
USAID E.A. as Trade Hub Trade Sector Country Specialist (Kenya) between
September 2020 and September 2021. He has also worked at the Export
Processing Zones Authority rising through various ranks to General Manager,
Directorate of Investments & Corporate Communications.
He is the chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and a
member of the Investment and Licensing Committee.
Mr. Anthony Wainaina - Independent Director

PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Anthony Wainaina holds a MSc in Marketing from University of Glamorgan,
UK., B.Ed. Arts (Mathematics & Economics, Economics Major) from
Kenyatta University and a Post Graduate Diploma, Chartered Institute of
Marketing, UK. He has also done the Global CEO Africa Leadership Course from
Strathmore Business School (Kenya).
Anthony is a trustee board member of Producers Direct, and also a
trustee board member of the Kenya Police Football Club. He has been a
Founder and Director of several Companies including Ponty Pridd Holdings
Ltd, Quitrix Limited, E-tisha among others. He has previously held senior
positions in sales, marketing and business development departments in
various companies including, KTDA, Kenchic Limited, Diageo UDV Kenya Ltd,
and Coca Cola Nairobi Bottlers Ltd.
He is the chair of the Finance, Planning and Infrastructure Committee
and a member of the HR, Administration and Governance Committee.
Mr. Joel Kibe - Director, Special Economic Zones Authority

Mr. Joel Kibe holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Moi University.
He is a director at CMC Holdings, Credible Electronics, Extreme Sound, and
Mobicom Kenya Limited. He also serves as Board Chairman of Creative Sounds
and a Council member at the University of Nairobi.
He is a distinguished executive with extensive experience spanning
business leadership and international humanitarian efforts. His career
showcases a blend of strategic management, logistical expertise, and a
profound commitment to community and humanitarian service.
He is a member of the Human Resource, Administration, and Governance
Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.
Dr. Kenneth Chelule, P.Eng. Tech, FIET, EBS - Chief Executive Officer

PROFILE SUMMARY
Dr. Kenneth Chelule holds a PhD and a MSc in Mechanical Engineering from
Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom and an Executive MBA from
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
He is an experienced professional with more than 20 years of expertise
in industrial research, technology transfer and MSME support. He has
previously held the positions of Director of Partnership, Strategy,
Research, and Resource Mobilization and Chief Research Scientist and Deputy
Director at the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI).
He has also worked for Johnson & Johnson (UK), Summit Medical (UK),
and the University of Leeds (UK).
He is the accounting officer of the Authority and is responsible for
communication and execution of the board’s strategy.
Ms. Daisy Ajima - Corporation Secretary and Director, Legal Services

PROFILE SUMMARY
Ms. Daisy Ajima holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Master of Law, LLM
(International Trade and Investment Law) degrees from University of Nairobi,
and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She also holds CPA (Part
II) and CPS (K). She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner
for Oaths, Notary Public, Registered CPS and a Certified Governance Auditor.
She is a member of LSK and ICS.
She is responsible for providing board secretariat and legal services
to the Authority.