UNES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Prof. Amukowa Anangwe PhD, EGH
BA (UoN), MA (Erasmus Univ. Rotterdam),PhD (Manchester, UK)
Board Chairman
Prof. Amukowa Anangwe is the Chairman of UNES Limited Board with effect from 23rd May 2023. He is a reknowned academic scholar, researcher and distinguished professor for his contributions in the fields of education, sociology and public policy.
His research typically focuses on educational systems, policy analysis, and social issues, particularly in relation to development. He has taught various courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to the development of future educators and leaders.
Prof. Anangwe has published numerous papers and articles in reputable journals, addressing critical issues in education and societal development. He is actively involved in community service, often working on projects aimed at improving educational access and quality care in underserved areas.
Prof. Kinandu Muragu,
B.Com, MBA, (UoN), PhD(Glasgow,UK)
Board Member
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Prof. Kinandu Muragu is independent director of UNES and the chairman of Finance and General Purposes Committee (FGPC). Prof. Kinandu was born in 1957. Professor Kinandu Muragu joined Kenya School of Monetary Studies on May 02, 2008. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (FCPA).
Before joining the School, Prof. Muragu worked under the sponsorship of the World Bank as the Projects Coordinator for the 19 Donor-funded Education Sector Development Programme in the Kingdom of Lesotho. He was responsible for creation of the e-governance system for the education sector that enabled him participate in the implementation of the e-schools project in Lesotho and thereafter follow progress of the initiative across the continent.
He has consulted for a variety of international organizations such as the World Bank, World Food Programme and UNICEF. He has also held the position of Dean of Finance and Administration and Chief Finance Officer at the United States International University-Africa where he was also Associate Professor of Finance.
Prof. Muragu has also carried out consulting assignments in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Swaziland as a Senior Consultant for the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), one of Africa’s top management institutes. Before joining ESAMI, he had lectured at the University of Nairobi for 10 years rising to be a senior lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance. Prof. Muragu had his basic accountancy training at Delloite and Touche and later at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Nyaga Associates
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Ms. Carren Kerubo Omwenga
BEd, (UoN), Med, (KU),
Board Member
Ms. Carren Omwenga is UoN council member and a Director at UNES limited. She is energetic, industrious and dedicated board member. She has developed a mature and responsible approach to whatever task she undertakes.
She is self motivated with outstanding training and management skills. Carren is a team player and friendly communicator with long standing experience working with the Public, NGOs, the UN and working with people from multiracial backgrounds.
Careen is am also a results-oriented person, passionate about impacting positively on people’s lives, which are affected by various issues such as poverty. Careen has contributed immensely to improving the performance and productivity in the projects she has managed.
Mr. Ahmed Sheikh Abdullahi
MSHI, (Swansea)
Board Member
Mr. Ahmed Sheikh Abdullahi is UoN Council member and a Director at UNES Limited. He is a seasoned development practitioner with vast experience in the Donor Funded Projects.
He brings wealth of experience to UNES in the areas of Partnership and Collaborations with Development Partners.
Mr. Ahmed sits in the Governance Risk and Audit Committee of UNES Board. UNES is benefitting from his expertise in enterprise risk management.
CPA.Yusuf Omari
MBA, B. Econ., ICPA(K), IIA.
Board Member
Mr. Yusuf Omari is an Independent director of UNES and the chairman of the Governance Risk and Audit Committee of UNES Board. He was born in 1974. Mr. Yusuf Omari is the Chief Finance Officer of Barclays Bank of Kenya. He joined Barclays Bank of Kenya in 2004 from the Audit Firm, KPMG (1998-2004).
He worked as the Head of Internal Audit East and West Africa cluster (2004-2008) & then as Head of Compliance (2008-2009) before his appointment as the Chief Financial Officer in 2009. He is a qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as well as a Certified Internal Auditor.
He holds an MBA from Strathmore Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University of Nairobi. He is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). Yusuf is a Board Member of Barclays Bank of Kenya, ICPAK, Barclays Pension Fund and Barclays Financial Services Limited
Mr. Brian Ouma
BA, (Urbania Pontifical, Rome), MBA Strategic Mgt (UoN)
Board Member
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Mr. Brian Ouma is the Acting Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Director of University Advancement and Institutional Development at the University of Nairobi. In his role as COO, Mr. Ouma is in-charge of all the administrative non-academic departments in the University and oversees the day to day running of all the activities in the University. The COO is the administrative head of the University and will be directly answering to the Vice Chancellor. He brings a wealth of Experience ins UNES board in the area of Resource Mobilization and Partnership development. |
Ms. Miriam Musyoki,
BA.Econ(UoN), MBA Economics (UoN)
Board Member
Ms Miriam Musyoki, is UNES director reprsenting the Principal Secretary National Treasury. She was born in 1982. Ms Miriam Musyoki holds a Degree in BA, Economics and Master’s Degree in Economics (Public Finance).
She has worked in the National Treasury for 11 years as an Economist and currently as a Budget Officer. She brings a wealth of experience in Financial Management and budgeting
She represents the interest of the PS National treasury in UNES Board.
Mr. Seith Abeka,
BA.Econ & Math (UoN) MA Gender & Development Studies (UoN)
Managing Director/CEO
(Ex-Oficio Member)
Mr. Seith Abeka is the Sixth Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UNES Limited. He has wealth of experience in Organization Development and Project Management.
He has served previously as Local Consultant at the Transfer of Functions Office (TOFO) in Kenya for Brot für die Welt – Germany where he supported many community developments projects across Kenya and the region. He has extensive experience in HIV and AIDS programming and wealth of knowledge in Gender Mainstreaming. He has attended many local and international seminars and workshops on capacity development.
Previously, Mr. Abeka served as Chief Manager Consultancy and Partnerships (CMCP) at UNES Consultancy Division before his appointment as the Managing Director. He successfully oversaw design and development of several big-ticket projects as the Chief Manager Consultancy and Partnerships. Some of the notable projects include USAID HealthIT project, Konza Technopolis development Authority Master-plan and designs; Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Science and Technology Parks, KPA Dongo Kundu Resettlement Action Plan Project, KPC development of Maintenance Policy for the Pipeline amongst many others.
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CS. Collins F. Omondi is the Company Secretary of UNES Limited. He is an expert in international trade and investments law, governance, human resources, and industrial relations practices.
He has worked extensively on matters of disabilities and was instrumental in the review and amendments of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2003 in 2016.
He holds a Master’s in Law from the University of Nairobi (2018); an undergraduate law degree from Makerere University (2003); a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law (2006), and a Certificate of Secretarial Practice and Governance Auditor (2012). He is a member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (ICS) No. 2794 |
Collins F. Omondi
Corporation Secretary