Board of
Directors
Hon. Fred Muteti, EBS
Chairman of the Board
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PS Abubakar Hassan Abubakar
PS Abubakar Hassan Abubakar
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Mr. Anthony Wainaina
Independent Director
Mr. Joel Kibe
Independent Director
Ms. Joyce Cheruiyot
Independent Director
Mr. Jonathan Stewart Philip Coulson
Independent Director
Hon. Tiyah Galgalo, MBS
Alternate to the Chairperson, National Land Commission
Mr. David Ontwenka
Alternate to the Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority
Mr. Emmanuel Kitaka
Alternate to the Ps, The National Treasury
Dr. Kenneth Chelule, P.Eng. Tech, FIET, EBS
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Daisy Ajima
Corporation Secretary and Director, Legal Services
Hon. Fred Muteti, EBS
Chairman of the Board
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
Ps, State Department of Investment Promotion
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. Anthony Wainaina
Independent Director
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 Audit and Risk Management Committee and a member of the HR, Administration and Governance Committee.
Mr. Joel Kibe
Independent Director
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 the chair of the Finance, Planning and ICT Committee and a member of the Investment, Licensing and Infrastructure Committee.
Ms. Joyce Cheruiyot
Independent Director
Joyce Cheruiyot is a seasoned Business Development and Training Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the banking and MSME development sectors. She is a Certified Trainer with the International Labour Organizations Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET Ahead) programs. Joyce has led mentorship and capacity-building programs for the KCB Foundation, Equity Foundation, and KNCCI, focusing on empowering entrepreneurs, women-led enterprises, and investment groups across Kenya. Before her consulting career, Joyce held senior management roles in the banking industry, including Branch Manager positions at Bank of Africa Kenya and Sidian Bank (formerly K-Rep Bank). She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Finance) from Kenyatta University and is pursuing an MBA in Strategic Management at Daystar University. She also hold Diploma in Counseling Psychology from Kenya Institute of Business and Counseling (KIBCO). Areas of Expertise: Business Development, MSME Mentorship, Entrepreneurship Training, Coaching, Leadership Development, and Strategic Partnership Management. She is the chair of HR, Administration and Governance Committee and a member of Finance, Planning and ICT Committee.
Mr. Jonathan Stewart Philip Coulson
Independent Director
Mr. Jonathan Stewart Philip Coulson is a LLB degree holder. He is a practising Kenyan Advocate and enrolled as an English Solicitor (Not Practising). He is a partner in Coulson Harney LLP, trading 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 ICT Committee.
Mr. David Ontwenka
Alternate to the Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority
Mr. David Ontweka 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 Investment, Licensing and Infrastructure Committee, Finance, Planning and ICT Committee, HR, Administration and Governance Committee and Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Mr. Emmanuel Kitaka
Alternate to the Ps, The National Treasury
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.
Hon. Tiyah Galgalo, MBS
Alternate to the Chairperson, National Land Commission
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 Human Resource, Administration and Governance Committee and Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Dr. Kenneth Chelule, P.Eng. Tech, FIET, EBS
Chief Executive Officer
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
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.