I provide operational leadership for the HERI programme, overseeing planning, budgeting, financial management, and systems strengthening across research and innovation activities.
I lead compliance, risk management, and quality assurance, ensuring research protocols, safeguarding, and procurement standards are upheld
I coordinate logistics, field operations, and partner engagements with universities, consultants, and research firms, while mentoring a team of operations and administrative staff.
Background
I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Development Finance, with an MSc in Development Finance from KCA University and a BCom in Accounting from Kenyatta University. My career has been built in grants management, financial oversight, and programme operations within the education and development sector, with experience spanning multi-country programmes across East Africa. I bring a strong track record of strengthening financial systems, compliance, and operational delivery for donor-funded initiatives. Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about sports development and contribute to community-based youth sports initiatives
Advice I'd give my 8-year-old self:
""The numbers you're learning to count today will one day help you count what truly matters — people's futures"