Mr. Fredrick Muteti, EBS - Chairperson
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Fredrick Muteti 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.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Fredrick Muteti 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.
Abubakar Hassan Abubakar - Ps, State Department of Investment Promotion
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.
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. Jonathan Ndune Chuffalu - Independent Director
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Jonathan Chifalu 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.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Jonathan Chifalu 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. Henry Asugah Ongicho - Independent Director
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Henry Ongicho holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and one of the founding members of the Continuing Professional Development Program in the Law Society of Kenya organization. He is currently the Managing Partner in A. H. Malik and Company Advocates with over 25 years of practice.
He is the chair of the Investment and Licensing Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Henry Ongicho holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and one of the founding members of the Continuing Professional Development Program in the Law Society of Kenya organization. He is currently the Managing Partner in A. H. Malik and Company Advocates with over 25 years of practice.
He is the chair of the Investment and Licensing Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Management 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
He is a member of the Finance, Planning and Infrastructure Committee, HR, Administration and Governance Committee and Audit and Risk Management Committee.
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.
He is a member of the Finance, Planning and Infrastructure Committee, HR, Administration and Governance Committee and Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Mr. Guyo Boru - Alternate to the Ps, The National Treasury
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Guyo Boru holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and MBA-Finance from University of Nairobi, Master of Public Policy and Management from Strathmore University and CPA finalist. He has attended numerous trainings in public finance management, Strategic governance, leadership, among other numerous trainings both locally and internationally. He is currently the Head and Fund Administrator of Equalization Fund at the National Treasury and Planning. He has previously served with the office of controller of Budget, the Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Barclays Bank of Kenya (Absa Bank). He also serves in the Board of Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund as an alternate member to Principal Secretary – The National Treasury. Mr Boru has wealth of experiences with career spanning over 16 years both in Corporate and public sector with a decade of experience in public finance management
He is a member of the Investment and Licensing Committee, Finance, Planning and Infrastructure Committee, HR, Administration and Governance Committee and Audit and Risk Management Committee.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr. Guyo Boru holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and MBA-Finance from University of Nairobi, Master of Public Policy and Management from Strathmore University and CPA finalist. He has attended numerous trainings in public finance management, Strategic governance, leadership, among other numerous trainings both locally and internationally. He is currently the Head and Fund Administrator of Equalization Fund at the National Treasury and Planning. He has previously served with the office of controller of Budget, the Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Barclays Bank of Kenya (Absa Bank). He also serves in the Board of Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund as an alternate member to Principal Secretary – The National Treasury. Mr Boru has wealth of experiences with career spanning over 16 years both in Corporate and public sector with a decade of experience in public finance management
He is a member of the Investment and Licensing Committee, Finance, Planning and Infrastructure Committee, HR, Administration and Governance 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.