Conference Panelist

Chairperson, Human Resource, Labour and Social Welfare, Council of Governors

H.E. Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir is the second Governor of the Mombasa County Government. Formerly served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Radio Rahma until 2013 when he was elected to serve as a Member of Parliament for Mvita Constituency.

Hon. Muthomi Njuki is a Kenyan politician. He is the second and incumbent Governor of Tharaka Nithi County. He went to Kenyatta University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education, Botany, and Zoology. He later proceeded to do a master's degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovations Management at the University of Nairobi.

H.E. Gladys Wanga is the current Governor of Homa Bay County. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Management from Kenyatta University, and a Master’s Degree in Health Management from Kenyatta University.

Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir, born in 1973, is the Governor of Wajir County. He holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Nairobi, along with CPA(K), CPA (USA), an MBA from Strathmore, and a Global Business Strategy qualification from IESA Business School.

Benjamin Chesire Cheboi is the first and the current Governor of Baringo County Government. He is also the Chairperson of the Security Committee of the Council of Governors. He holds a master's degree in education, financing education option, and a bachelor's degree in Maths and Chemistry.

Mr. Gathecha is the Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Service. Previously, he served as the Principal Administrative Secretary (National Treasury). He holds a Master of Arts degree in International Studies from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the same university.

Philip Mongóny has over 30 years of experience in human resources practice and consultancy. He holds a Master of Personnel Management (MPM) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration Option) degrees.

Mohamad Muzaffar Abdul Hamid, currently serving as the Director at the Malaysia Productivity Corporation. He is a dedicated professional committed to fostering growth and innovation in Malaysia's labor market and educational sector. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics (International) from the International Islamic University Malaysia and a Master of Business Administration from the University Teknologi MARA Malaysia.

Dr. David Oginde, PhD is the Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University School of Business and Leadership, USA; a Master’s Degree in Leadership Degree from Pan Africa Christian University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Nairobi.

Ms. Amelia Naidoo holds a Master of Business Administration in Business Administration and Management, General from MANCOSA University; a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering; a Diploma in Project Management from Varsity College, and a National Diploma in Industrial Engineering from Durban University of Technology.

Mr. Kwame Owino is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA-Kenya), a think tank that carries out research and public dialogue on public affairs affecting Kenya and the region. His education background is in applied economics and sociology and has been the chief executive officer of the IEA-Kenya since 2013.

Donna Andrews is the Global Lead for public institutions reform in the Governance Global Practice at the World Bank, based in Washington DC. She is also one of the team leaders of the Future of Government initiative. Donna holds a Masters qualification in Human Resources and Organizational Development, Business Administration, and Professional and Applied Ethics.

Cyprian Mayamba is the President of the Pan African Productivity Association (PAPA). He is currently the Director of the National Productivity Development Department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Zambia. He sits on Boards of various state-owned, profit, and non-profit making entities. He is also a Part-time Lecturer in Quality Management at the University of Lusaka.

Ms. Jacqueline Mugo, EBS is the Executive Director of the Federation of Kenya Employers and the Secretary-General of the Business Africa Employers Confederation. Ms. Mugo also holds several positions of responsibility at the national level including Board members of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the National Employment Authority (NEA), and the National Labour Board among others.

C.S. Sharon Kisire is a Commissioner at the Teachers Service Commission. She holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, both from Kenyatta University. She also holds a Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Currently a Senior Partner with Abdikadir & Abdikadir Company Advocates, he has previously worked at the Executive Office of the President as the Senior Legal Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kenya on Constitutional and Legal matters. He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (CPS).

Professor Daniel Mugendi Njiru is a renowned scholar, researcher, Lecturer, and consultant with illustrious management expertise. Prof. Mugendi has authored nine (9) books and Sixty-Four (64) chapters in books in addition to publishing over 80 refereed articles and research papers in both national and international peer-reviewed journals.

Mrs. Agnes Odhiambo is the advisor of Finance and Governance, Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. She was the first Controller of the Budget and since then, has been overseeing and reporting on the implementation of the budgets of the National and County Governments every quarter.

Ambassador Francis K Muthaura is the Chancellor of Kenyatta University. He has served as a Civil Servant and Diplomat in the Government of Kenya for 40 years. His Honorary awards include Moran of Burning Spear (MBS) and Elder of Golden Heart (EGH) for distinguished service in Public Service, Doctor of Humane Letters (HC) by Kenyatta University, Doctor of Public Service and Diplomacy (HC) by Kenya Methodist University.

Dr. Ben Chumo is the Chairman of Kenyatta University Council. He is currently a Director and Chairman of the Board at Eagle HR Consultants based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a holder of PhD (Human Resource Management) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, a Master in Business Administration, and a bachelor's Degree from the University of Nairobi.

Sam Mwaura, OGW MBS, is the current CEO of the Private Sector Development Trust (PSDT). He is also a Board Member of the National Tax Payers Association. Mwaura is the president-elect of the Rotary Club of Nairobi Gigiri.

Dr. Julius Kipng’etich is a scholar, speaker, and corporate guru. He has served in executive positions in both public and private sector organizations. He is currently the Group CEO at Jubilee Holdings Limited. He holds a master’s degree in business administration and a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) from the University of Nairobi.

Mr. Paul Kasimu is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer, Safaricom PLC. He is a member of the USIU-Africa University Council and the Board of AMREF Health in Kenya, sitting in the Talent/Staff and Audit Committees respectively. He holds a Master of Science in Management & Organizational Development from the United States International University- Africa and a Bachelor’s degree in economics and Sociology from the University of Nairobi.

Dr. Sarah Ruto, PhD, EBS is the Chairperson of the Kisii University Council. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, and A Master of Education, and Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University.

CPA. Kosgey Kolil is the Deputy Secretary General - Kenya Electrical Trades and Allied Workers Union (KETAWU), an affiliate of COTU. He is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya. He holds a Master of Science in Commerce and a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Dr. Stephen Njaramba is a Senior Lecturer at, the School of Economics, Kenyatta University. He holds a Ph.D. in economics), Specialization in macroeconomics and Housing Market) from Kenyatta University, an MA (Economics) from Kenyatta University, and a BA (Economics) University of Nairobi.