Hon. Dr. CPA Francis Kigo Njenga (PhD)

CPA Dr. Francis Kigo Njenga (PhD) is the Chief Executive Officer at Regional Africa Consultants Limited and the Lead Consultant for Management and Business Division.

Prior to the current appointment, CPA Kigo served as a County Executive Committee member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Industry, Investments, Tourism and Cooperative development in Kiambu County and at Finance, ICT and Economic Planning dockets. He is a former Member of Parliament for Gatundu North Constituency. During his term in National Assembly, he served on the Budget and Appropriation Committee, and the Committee on Lands.

He holds a doctorate degree in Social Transformation and Entrepreneurship from Catholic University of Eastern Africa, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) from United State International University and accounting professional course from Strathmore College.

His over 29 years career in accounting began at Mbaya and Associates, and has seen him work at Waithaka Mwangi & Co., Central Finance (K) Limited, Ernest & Young, and at Regional Africa Consultants Limited where he is the CEO.

He was appointed as a member and Chairman of the Board on February 10, 2023.

Dr. Chris K. Kiptoo, CBS

Dr. Chris Kiptoo is the Principal Secretary, National Treasury. He was appointed Principal Secretary by President William Samoei Ruto on 1^st December 2022. Dr. Kiptoo is the immediate former Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Before that, he also served as a Principal Secretary at the State Department of Trade, Ministry of Industry, Trade & Cooperatives.

In his working career, Dr. Kiptoo has acquired a rich wealth of experience in economic policy analysis, mainly gained at the Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Market Authority and the International Monetary Fund, where he has served in various capacities. His expertise especially relates to the design and implementation of monetary policy; balance of payments and exchange rates; fiscal operations and policy; financial sector matters including capital markets; national accounts/real sector and macroeconomic accounting, and modelling and forecasting.

Additionally, Dr. Kiptoo has proven experience in environment and climate change policies, trade policy and regional integration, private sector development and advocacy, infrastructure development, institutional development of Government institutions and organisational management, all mainly gained at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, State Department of Trade as well as Trade Mark East Africa. Noteworthy, he also has four years of experience in economic policy coordination gained while working at the then Office of the Prime Minister.

Dr. Chris Kiptoo holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Finance (International Macroeconomics Finance specialization) from The Nairobi University, as well as a Master of Science (Ag. Economics) and Bachelor of Science (Ag. Economics) degree from Egerton University. He is also an Accredited Fellow in Macroeconomic Management Macroeconomic & Financial Management Institute of Eastern & Southern Africa (MEFMI).

Mr. Jonah Orumoi

Rebecca Nabwire Osogo – Okwara

Ms. Rebecca Nabwire Osogo – Okwara has over a decade of expertise in the Capital Markets and Pension Industry. With a profound grasp of pension funds and investment management strategies she is a driving force for financial excellence.

As a proven visionary and strategic leader, Rebecca is renowned for her ability to establish, nurture, and lead high achieving teams towards strategic organizational triumphs.

Rebecca is dedicated to achieving financial integrity and responsible financial stewardship. She is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kweli Capital Group.

Throughout her career, Rebecca has consistently delivered high impact strategies that drive revenue and profit growth, all while securing outstanding investment performance.

She’s presently pursuing a Master in Public Policy & Management (MPPM) from Strathmore Business School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Guru Nanak Dev University – India.

Her impressive credential includes a certificate in The Trustee Development Program Kenya (TDPK) from Humbler University (CA) in collaboration with the College of Insurance and the Retirement Benefits Authority, and is an associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI).

Rebecca is not only a Technophile but a key partner at innovation. Through her work at Kweli Capital Group and collaboration with the Government of Kenya (PPPs), Rebecca is advancing one of the Big 4 Agendas – Affordable Housing for all Kenyans through the Amaka Umbrella Fund.

She was appointed as a member of the Board on August 18, 2023.

Benson Ronoh Benhard

CPA Ronoh Benson Benhard is an Accounting and Financial Management expert.

He possesses over 12 years of experience in accounting with stints at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM), and the Kenya Professional Association of Women in Agriculture and Environment.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting and Finance) from Strathmore University and is a continuing student for an MBA degree (Corporate Management) at KCA University. Rono is a certified public accountant (CPA).

He was appointed as a member of the Board on August 18, 2023.

Joyce Mwende Mutegi

Joyce Mutegi is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

She specialises in Corporate and commercial law practice, public-private partnerships, public law and legal reform and related consulting. She has acted for and advised several clients on various assignments involving financing and construction of public infrastructure, creation of legal frame works, Corporate legal advisory in mergers and acquisitions, real estate development among others. Her experience spans working with government institutions, private corporations, and non-governmental organizations.

In her over 15-year career in legal practice and consultancy, Joyce has worked at Herbert Smith Solicitors, London and as Head of Commercial and Corporate Law Practice at Prof. Albert Mumma & Co. Advocates in Kenya. She is now a senior partner at Mutegi & Mutegi Advocates in Kenya.

She holds a Master of Law Degree in Corporate Governance and Finance Law from Harvard Law School, a Master of Law Degree in Banking and Finance from Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), Queen Mary College University of London, and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Nairobi, Kenya.

She was appointed as a member of the Board on August 18, 2023.

SAMUEL D. KACHUMBO MKONU

Samuel Mkonu is an educationist and researcher with Kenyan and global experience in those fields. He possesses excellent operational and administrative skills in quality assurance in higher education.

He was appointed as a member of the Board on August 18, 2023.

CHRP Caroline Chirchir

Mrs. Caroline Chirchir is the acting CEO and Managing Trustee. Mrs. Chirchir is a seasoned Human Resource practitioner with wide experience in the financial and service sectors. Prior to joining UFAA, she served in senior management positions at SMEP Microfinance Bank, Kenya Bankers Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, and Rentokil Initial Kenya. Mrs. Chirchir also previously served as a Secretary of the Board of Trustees of a Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme.

She holds a Masters of Arts degree (Counseling Psychology) from Daystar University, a Bachelor of Arts (Business Management) from the University of Sunderland (UK) and a Post-graduate Diploma in  Human Resource Management (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology). Besides, she has undertaken various other senior management training courses including Retirement Benefits Trustee Certification Programme conducted by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA).

Mrs Chirchir is a member of the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) as well as a member of the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA) and licensed with Counsellors and Psychologists (C & P) Board. She is also a Certified Professional Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).