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MEET OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Hon. David Mwaure Waihiga
Chairperson

Hon. David Mwaure Waihiga is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and current managing partner at Mwaure & Mwaure Waihiga Advocates. He is a certified public secretary, a professional arbitrator and a mediator with over thirty-five (35) years’ experience.The senior corporate lawyer and thought leader, who has sat and chaired in many boards of organizations, holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership from International Leadership University and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Nairobi.He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, East Africa Law Society, International Institute of Certified Secretaries, among others.

Dr. Pacifica Ogola,
Representative of the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Dr Pacifica F. Achieng Ogola has over 20 years’ experience in Energy, Environment and Climate Change in various capacities. She is currently the Director and Head of Climate Change Directorate at the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and National Focal Point to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC). Dr. Ogola holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science (Environment and Natural Resources) from the School of Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Iceland in Geothermal Energy; master’s degree in environmental science (Natural Resource Management) from Kenyatta University, and a bachelor’s degree from Kenyatta University, Geography Major. She also holds a Diploma in International Environmental Law from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR); a Diploma in Environmental Studies in Geothermal Development from the United Nations University-Geothermal Training Program (UNU-GTP) in Iceland, and a Diploma in Environmental Management from Galilee College, Israel.

Mr. Martin Munene
Representative of the Attorney General of Kenya

Mr. Martin Muriuki Munene is an advocate with extensive experience in criminal and civil practice and has served an astute State Counsel in Kenya for more than ten (10) years.

The holder of a diploma in law from the Kenya school of law and a bachelor of laws degree from Moi university, is also a strategic leadership practitioner and a certified public secretary of Kenya.

Ms. Mary Kinyua
Member, Board of trustee

Mary is a celebrated professional with close to two decades of experience in HR, governance & legal matters and currently serving as the Chief HR Officer at Naivas.

In 2019, she was named a Top 40 under 40 women of the year as a transformative leader and a Top 100 women influencing the C – Suite in Kenya. Further, she was recently feted as the HR Director of the Year by HR0 today at 2023.

Mary is an Alumni of Nanyang Business School, Singapore, the Strathmore Business School and The Centre of Corporate Governance and a member of the Institute of Human Resource Managers. She is currently pursuing her PHD.

Ms Noreen Wambui N. Kanyua
Member, Board of trustee

Noreen is a dynamic, experienced and authentic Organization Development and Policy Expert, a Project Leader and Change Maker with more than 14 years of practical experience. She has exceptional expertise in Consultancy, Project & Change Management, Governance, Corporate Communication, Knowledge and Performance Management

She holds a Masters in Organizational Development (EMOD) from the United States International University, Nairobi, and a BA in International Relations with a Minor in Marketing Communications from the same university. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Project Management at Ligs University, USA.

She is a self- starter and articulate champion of inclusive approaches to improve people experiences and creating sustainable value for organizations.

Ms. Roney Mayow Yussuf
Member, Board of Trustees.

Ms. Roney Mayow is an accomplished educationist and public servant with more than three decades of experience. She has extensive expertise in public service delivery as well as in public administration, donor relations and coordination as well as in resource mobilisation.
Over the last ten years, she served in the County Government of Wajir as a County Executive Committee Member under various departments including Environment, Energy and Natural Resource, and Water Resources where she served with distinction.
Ms. Roney holds a bachelor degree in education from the University of Nairobi. She currently consults for various development organizations.

Ms. Judy Ngeny
Member, Board of Trustees.

Ms. Judy Ngeny is an accomplished lawyer, a Public Notary and Commissioner for Oaths with over thirteen years’ experience and expertise in Commercial Transaction Advisory and Regulatory Advisory work. She is currently a Partner at Chebet & Munyaka Advocates LLP.

Judy holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) Degree from the University of Manchester, UK, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from the University of Nairobi. She is also a member of the German Business Association, International Bar Association and the International Trademark Association

Dr. Erick Korir
Member, Board of Trustees.

Dr. Erick Korir is an accomplished public servant and an educationist with more than 20 years of experience in public administration and the academia.

Between 2017 and 2022, he served as the Deputy Governor for Nakuru County where he played a pivotal role in the management and administration of the County Government.

Dr, Korir is also a well published scholar who authored and presented dozens of publications and papers globally. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.

Samson Toniok
CEO/BoT Secretary
Samson is a seasoned senior accounting and financial management executive with more than 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting within state corporations and financial institutions. He has experience in developing and implementing financial controls, financial reporting, IFRS, IPSAS, budgeting, Taxation, Project accounting and financial management. Sam has a Masters in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, CPA(K) and ISA certifications.

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