Senior experts, serious credentials.

Dr. Kochei is a distinguished leader in public policy, governance and digital transformation, renowned for driving organisational growth and change.

With a Doctorate in Public Policy and Administration, a Master's in Management and Leadership and a Bachelor of Commerce, he is also a certified Public Accountant, Mediator and Arbitrator, bringing diverse expertise to his leadership roles.

Currently serving as the Council Chair at Multimedia University of Kenya, Dr. Kochei specialises in designing training programmes that enhance business growth, operational efficiency and customer loyalty.

His strategic guidance has helped organisations strengthen client relationships and unlock new opportunities. An accomplished event coordinator and moderator, Dr. Kochei seamlessly facilitates corporate forums, ensuring impactful discussions among industry leaders, stakeholders and clients.

His past roles include Director at the Communications Authority of Kenya and Speaker of the Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly, where he championed transformative policy initiatives.

A strong advocate for digital transformation, Dr. Kochei believes in leveraging innovation for sustainable business success. Inspired by Muhammad Ali's words, "Don't count the days, make the days count," he is committed to empowering businesses with digital solutions for long-term growth.

CPA Dorothy Chepkoech is the Managing Partner at Dorte & Associates, a consulting firm specialising in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), offering outsourced internal audit, business advisory and capacity-building services.

A passionate advocate for leveraging internal audit to enhance organisational efficiency, Dorothy is the immediate former Governor of the Institute of Internal Auditors-Kenya (IIA-K), where she led advocacy and public policy initiatives.

She is a member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee at ICPAK, is the Chairperson of the Board Risk, Governance and Audit Committee at a state corporation, and has previously chaired a County Executive Audit Committee.

With 17 years of experience in banking, Dorothy has developed deep expertise in governance, risk, audit and compliance, focusing on fostering transparent structures and continuous improvement in the public and private sectors.

She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Nairobi, a B.Com in Finance from Kenyatta University, and professional certifications as a CPA-K, CIA and CRMA. She is a sought-after trainer in corporate governance, risk management, controls and audit.

She is a member of professional bodies including WOBN, AWAK, ICPAK and IIA-K, and has received commendations for dedicated and exemplary service to the profession from both ICPAK and IIA-K.

Through her NGO, The Gender Platform, founded in 2014, Dorothy champions education and mentorship to drive mindset transformation in society.

Dr. Dzombo is a versatile, results-driven and experienced Financial Advisory, Audit and Risk Assurance, Commercial Banking and Inclusive Finance Specialist with 20 years' experience working in financial services, government parastatals, investor corporates and universities.

Dr. Dzombo holds a PhD in Finance and an MBA in Finance from Kenyatta University. He also has qualifications in Project Management and in Project Monitoring and Evaluation.

Dr. Dzombo is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and an active member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), the Institute of Corporate Governance Kenya (ICGK) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

He has been involved in Financial Planning and Reporting, Audit, Risk and Governance in the financial services sector in Kenya, has taught in four Kenyan universities, and has consulted widely in the private and public sectors for leading development cooperation and private equity agencies such as the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC), USAID, the East African Community and the Lake Basin Development Authority.

He has served on several boards and councils in Kenya, including the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) Council and the Pwani University Council.

He currently works as a Senior Financial Officer in an international NGO and serves, on a part-time basis, as a member of the Audit Committee at the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and at the Office of the Attorney General & Department of Justice.

Happi is an astute professional in the diverse fields of law, governance and estate planning, with over 25 years of progressive experience. She served as a member of the ICS Governance Task Force and has co-authored the training manual for the Governance, Ethics and Risk Course (GERC), the 360 Board Evaluation manual, Succession Planning and Management, and other governance standards and guidelines for the governance profession.

She has held various leadership positions and is currently the Manager of CPF Mwamba Trust Fund, an entity under the CPF Group. Happi is passionate about estate planning and has carved a niche for herself in that space, with experience spanning over 10 years. This journey has led her to become a Financial Coach, advising and guiding clients to build wealth for the sustainable planning of their estates for posterity.

Financial coaching is one of her passions, and she has worked with individuals, including high-net-worth clients, to plan their financial journeys, as well as with corporates, church groups and investment (chama) groups. Happi is a seasoned governance professional who has consulted widely with organisations in both the private and public sectors. Families are the smallest units of an organisation, and she is passionate about empowering families to establish governance structures at that basic level for financial sustainability.

As a trainer, Happi has facilitated, among others, trainings on developing financial discipline, estate planning, governance, board induction, welfare management and pre-retirement planning.

FCPA Julius Mwatu is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and a former Chairman of ICPAK. He is also a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) and a Member of the Institute of Certified Investment & Financial Analysts (ICIFA).

FCPA Mwatu is both a governance auditor accredited by the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) and a financial auditor licensed by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

He is the Managing Partner at CPJ & Associates (CPA-K) and has extensive experience spanning over 25 years, specialising in audit, finance, risk management, governance and integrated reporting.

Julius has vast experience on boards and in executive management, both locally and internationally, gained from the private sector, public sector, publicly quoted companies, non-profits and donor-funded agencies.

Fahima Araphat Abdallah, O.G.W, is a highly experienced leader in governance, with a remarkable career spanning executive and legislative functions.

She has held the position of County Executive Committee Member in several critical dockets, including Lands, Finance and Blue Economy, where she demonstrated strong oversight and strategic planning capabilities, furthering her in-depth knowledge of both executive and legislative processes.

With a solid background in public policy, Fahima has extensive experience in policy formulation and implementation, which has greatly benefited her roles in the public sector. She holds a master's degree in project planning and management and a bachelor's degree in accounting, equipping her with robust academic and technical expertise.

Fahima has continually expanded her knowledge through professional courses and workshops, which have enabled her to lead training and facilitate workshops in governance, leadership, ethics and managing intergenerational teams. Her commitment to professional development and public service excellence has made her a respected figure in public administration and policy in Kenya.

Barnabas Ngeno is a public sector governance expert with extensive knowledge and experience in both corporate and urban governance. He is the current Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Corporate Governance of Kenya (ICGK). Ngeno has served on the board of EPRA (Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority) as a director, and on the EPRA Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme's Board of Trustees.

Ngeno previously served as County Executive Committee Member in Kericho County, with assignments in various departments including Lands, Housing & Urban Development; Health Services; Water, Environment & Energy; and ICT & E-Government, among others. It was during his tenure in the Lands and Urban docket that he was elected National Chair of the Caucus of County Executive Committee Members for Lands, Housing & Urban Development under the Council of Governors (CoG).

Ngeno served as Co-Chair of the National Program Technical Committee (NPTC) of the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP) between 2017 and 2022. KUSP is a KSh 100 billion World Bank-supported programme established by the Government of Kenya to facilitate the establishment and operationalisation of cities and municipal entities under the new constitutional dispensation. He also represented County Governments and the CoG as a member of KUSP's National Steering Committee.

The historic achievements of Ngeno and his team include the establishment of over 79 municipal and city boards, and the enactment of Urban Development Master Plans and County Spatial Plans that are set to influence Kenya's development for decades to come.

He has also undertaken specialised training in Retirement Benefits Trusteeship (TDPK-COI) and the Strategic Leadership Development Programme at the Kenya School of Government. He holds a Bachelor of Business Management (Moi University) and a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management (Kenyatta University).

Grace Nzula is an experienced Human Resources professional specialising in winning People and Culture (P&C) strategies, organisational learning and development, tailored P&C practices, training and compliance. She has over 15 years of experience and a record of repeated success implementing best practices and building successful P&C strategies and departments from the ground up.

She is a Triple Award winner (2023) and a Knowledge Impact Award winner (2021), recognised as the Most Inspiring Female HR and HR Trendsetter in Kenya. She is also a learning and development content creator, trainer and conference speaker.

Passionate about training, empowerment and mentorship, she serves as a consultant and corporate trainer to several established corporations, public institutions, counties and private organisations.

Areas she has trained in include, but are not limited to: Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Management and Supervisory Skills, Employability Skills, High-Performance Culture, HR for Non-HR, Etiquette and Image as a Leader, Leadership, Purpose-Led Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Service, Sexual Harassment, Conflict Management, HR Analytics, Performance Management, Career Development, Change Management and the Future of Work.

Grace also participates in tree-planting exercises as part of her contribution to environmental and social initiatives. Under her leadership, over 6,000 trees have been planted in two years.

She is a candidate for the Master of Science (Human Resource Management) at Moi University, holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Media Studies) from the University of Nairobi, and is a Certified HR Professional – CHRP (K), a Certified Professional Mediator (CPM), a Certified Professional Trainer, an ICF Certified Coach and a Genos Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.

Dr. Barasa is a seasoned finance, risk management and internal audit professional with over 20 years of experience in executive, consulting and academic roles. He has held key positions in the financial sector, including Finance Director, Head of Risk & Compliance and Head of Internal Audit.

Currently an Associate Partner at Matengo and Associates, Dr. Barasa is an experienced consultant and trainer specialising in financial management, internal audit, risk management and corporate governance.

He has facilitated numerous trainings for organisations on financial reporting, enterprise risk, ICT audit and internal controls. He previously served as Finance Director at HF Group, where he also acted as Director of Credit, overseeing a team of more than 60.

He has led internal audit functions across multiple organisations and established risk and compliance frameworks, serving as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

Dr. Barasa holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (Finance), an MBA (Finance) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). He is a CPA (K), CIA, CISA and a certified Internal Audit Quality Assessor. He also teaches Accounting and Finance at USIU-Africa.

Faith is a seasoned brand and communications strategist with over 15 years of experience in crafting and executing high-impact marketing campaigns. She has a proven track record in brand strategy, public relations, media planning and integrated marketing, driving both B2B and B2C success.

Passionate about storytelling and brand positioning, she thrives on creating innovative, data-driven solutions that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results.

She has held key leadership positions in renowned marketing and advertising agencies. As an Account Director at Scanad Kenya, she spearheaded strategic brand initiatives, ensuring brand growth and visibility. At Mitchell Cotts Group, she served as a Brand Manager, focusing on customer engagement and market expansion. Her career also includes roles as Senior Account Manager at AY&R, Account Manager at Ogilvy & Mather, and Project Manager at Impulse Promotion, where she led major campaigns and developed robust brand positioning strategies.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) degree and professional certifications from PRSK, MSK and CIM. Her expertise spans brand strategy and audits, content creation, digital and traditional advertising (ATL, BTL, TTL), mobile marketing, loyalty programmes, public relations and media liaison.

She is also highly skilled in stakeholder management, event planning, CRM, risk registry and competitor analysis.

CPA Kimeu is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of expertise in strategy, audit, finance, risk management and corporate governance. He has held key leadership roles, including Director of Risk Management & Internal Audit at the Communications Authority of Kenya, and senior positions at Moore Stephens International (Kuwait/Zain), The Standard Group, PKF and PwC.

A trained corporate governance facilitator and consultant, he advises various organisations, serving as Strategy Advisor at the State Department for Devolution, Financial Advisor at the Agricultural Society of Kenya, and Chair of the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committees at KNCHR and CRA. He has also held board and committee positions at Amref Health Africa, Tom Mboya University College and Bomet University College, among others.

Beyond his corporate engagements, CPA Kimeu is passionate about strengthening governance structures, fostering financial transparency, and mentoring professionals in audit, risk and finance. His extensive advisory experience has contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making within organisations across multiple sectors.

CPA Kimeu holds an MBA from Strathmore University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Nairobi. He is a Fellow of ACCA (UK), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Dr. Chepkoech is a Lecturer of Supply Chain Management and Leadership at Moi University, School of Business and Economics, Kenya. She holds a doctorate in business management, specialising in strategic management, from the University of Texas at El Paso, USA, in conjunction with Moi University. Her master's degree is in Business Management (Purchasing and Supplies Management option) and her Bachelor of Business Management (Purchasing and Supplies Management option) was awarded with First Class Honours.

She is currently the acting Deputy Director of Moi University Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) and coordinates the UNESCO Chair on Enterprise Management and Sustainability activities at Moi University. She is Kenya's country coordinator for the Becoming an International Negotiator (BAIN) and Building Bridges across Continents (BBAC) projects funded by DAAD. Zurah is also involved in grant proposal writing and fundable projects with international partners.

She is currently involved in the Applied Teaching and Research for Sustainable Development (ARTdev4) project with Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Germany, and three other African universities: the University of Cape Coast, Ghana; the International University of Finance in Tanzania; and Mount Kenya University in Kenya.

She is also a consultant on leadership issues such as effective leadership, emotional intelligence and effective public procurement in Kenya. Zurah is a resource person and professional trainer at the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), and serves as a board member of a technical and vocational institute, where she offers oversight and advisory services to management. She is an avid researcher and academician.

Ms. Janet is a cybersecurity and risk management expert with extensive experience in risk assessment, penetration testing, identity access management, tax fraud investigations and digital governance. She has successfully implemented cybersecurity solutions, business process re-engineering and compliance strategies, enhancing operational efficiency.

She has played a key role in KRA's automation efforts, including iTax system development, JasperSoft implementation and eCitizen/Pesaflow integration.

In 2023, her Excise division achieved 213% of its revenue target, collecting KSh 5.1 billion against a KSh 2.4 billion goal. She also led the establishment of KRA's shared services desk and has been an Integrity Assurance Champion since 2020.

She is a Taskforce Member under the Ministry of Interior, contributing to cybersecurity policy development, legislative reviews and AI strategies. She also serves on the KRA Integrations and Analytics Technical Committee, optimising tax collection through system integrations. As a Senior Investigator at KRA, she handles tax fraud investigations, intelligence analysis and compliance enforcement. Her past roles in ICT security and application development strengthened KRA's cybersecurity posture and digital infrastructure.

She is pursuing an MSc in Cyber Security & Forensics (University of Nairobi) and holds a BSc in Applied Computer Science (Daystar University). She is CISA, CISM and PRINCE2 Foundation certified, with specialised training in fraud investigations, strategic management and cybersecurity.