Board of Directors

Joy Mdivo (47 years) is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 22 years standing. She is the Executive Director of the East Africa Centre for Law and Justice, EACLJ, a position she has held for the last 14 years. She is also the Proprietor of Masinde Mdivo and Associates.

She currently serves on several boards, including the Africa International University Council, the Integrated Aid Services (IAS-Kenya) and the Deliverance Church Umoja Council.

Previously, Ms. Mdivo was the Executive Director of the Christian Legal Education Aid and Research, CLEAR Kenya, the Legal Aid branch of the Kenya Christian Lawyers Fellowship. Ms. Mdivo has served the Nation in the Kenyan Judiciary for six years starting as a District Magistrate, rising through the rank of Senior Resident Magistrate before her resignation from public service.

Ms. Mdivo is a former Council Member of the Law Society of Kenya, Nairobi Branch. She is a member of East Afrca Law Society, the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum and the Kenya Christian Lawyers Fellowship. She joined the Board and was appointed as the Chairman on 16th December 2022.

Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror (59 years) was appointed as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer on 2nd May 2023. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Siror was the General Manager in charge of Technical Services at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). He has experience spanning over 30 years in diverse business portfolios, ranging from telecommunications (Kenya Posts & Telecommunication Corporation); revenue administration (Kenya Revenue Authority); policy development (NESC), manufacturing (Firestone East Africa), Information and Communication Technology and Energy Transmission.

Dr. (Eng.) Siror holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University (China) majoring in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Nairobi. He also holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London and a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Radiation Protection from the University of Nairobi.

Dr. (Eng.) Siror is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (FIEK).

Hon. CPA John Mbadi (53 years) is the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning. He was appointed to the Cabinet on 7th August 2024.  Before his appointment, Hon. Mbadi had an extensive career in public service, most recently serving as a nominated Member of Parliament (MP) and the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee in the National Assembly.

Hon. Mbadi has a rich history in legislative leadership, having served as the elected MP for Suba South Constituency, Suba Constituency, and Gwassi Constituency. His experience extends to roles such as Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister and Leader of Minority in the National Assembly. 

Throughout his parliamentary tenure, he was a member of numerous key committees, including the House Business Committee, Liaison Committee, Budget and Appropriations Committee, Selection Committee, Appointments Committee, Public Accounts Committee, Public Investments Committee, Constitutional Implementation Committee, the Ad Hoc Committee on the Cost of Living, and the Defence and Foreign Relations Committee. Notably, he was also a member of the Legislative Taskforce responsible for drafting the Public Finance Management Act of 2012.

In addition to his political and legislative accomplishments, he is a seasoned finance professional with 28 years of experience. He has held the position of Accountant at the University of Nairobi and served as the Chair of Medair East Africa.

Hon. Mbadi holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Accounting from the University of Nairobi and is a registered member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). His professional affiliations extend to the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitration.

Hon. Mbadi’s contributions have been recognized with honours such as the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) and Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (EGH).

His skills span planning, budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, economics, and community development, complemented by strong leadership, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. His areas of interest include politics, reading, and soccer. 

Alex Wachira (42 years) was appointed the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, State Department of Energy on 2nd December 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Nairobi and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Leadership at Pan African Christian University. He has a wealth of experience from the private sector where he worked as an investment banker. He previously worked with Faida Investment Bank where he traded and structured treasury bonds and corporate bonds at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. He has also worked with Dyer & Blair Investment Bank and Genghis Capital limited.

Mr. Wachira was a founding member of the Bonds Market Association as well as a member of the Steering Committee of the Kenya Association of Stock Brokers and Investment Bankers. He has spearheaded community initiatives such as youth mentorship programme and sports tournaments among other similar projects.

Logan Christi Hambrick (44 years) is an advocate called to the New York bar. She is a graduate of the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC (juris doctor) and also of Furman University in South Carolina (Bachelors in Political Science).

She holds more than fifteen years’ experience working in areas of criminal justice, international humanitarian law, human rights, and complex investigations. She has worked at international criminal tribunals in Freetown (Sierra Leone), The Hague (Netherlands), and Arusha (Tanzania). Currently she is a consultant for the High Level Mediation for South Sudan.

Additionally, Logan has experience in gender policy, NGO management, corporate governance and labor law, organization change management programs, and the healthcare industry. Logan joined the Board on 16th December 2022.

Eng. Mugo (67 years) has over 40 years of experience in the energy sector, including 10 years in operations and maintenance of power systems and over 20 years in planning and development of the generation and transmission of electricity supply. From 2008-2017 he held senior positions at Kenya Electricity Generating Company, the largest power producer in Kenya, serving as Managing Director & CEO from 2014 to 2017. As Business Development and Strategy Director, he spearheaded several major projects, including 120 MW Kipevu III power plant in Mombasa and over 370 MW of geothermal capacity development in Olkaria between 2008 and 2013. Previously, he worked at the Kenya Pipeline Company before joining the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc for 28 years, where he rose to the position of Chief Engineer in Corporate Planning and later became Power System Development Manager. Eng. Mugo serves on the Boards of Africa 50 and Rusumo Power Company. He previously served on the Board of the Stima Sacco DT. 

Eng. Mugo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration degree in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi. He undertook an Advanced Management Program in Strathmore and has trained in various management and leadership courses including The Effective Director, Corporate Governance, Mwongozo Code of Conduct among others. He is a registered Engineer, member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya and Institute of Directors, Kenya. Eng. Mugo is a certified professional mediator and qualified Executive Coach. He has passion for leadership and governance as well as Energy development. Eng. Mugo joined the Board on 16th December 2022. 

Humphrey Muhu (60 years) holds a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics & Statistics) from Kenyatta University, Bachelor of Philosophy (Economics) and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Nairobi. He also holds a Diploma in Financial Management from KCA University. 

Mr. Muhu is an Economist with over 30 years’ experience in various government ministries and departments. He joined the Board on 25th June 2021 as Alternate Director to the Cabinet Secretary, the National Treasury & Economic Planning.

Imelda Bore is the Secretary to the Board of Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Moi University and Master of Laws (LLM) (Public Finance) from the University of Nairobi. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.

She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 20 years, post admission experience, a Commissioner for Oaths and a Notary Public.

Imelda joined Kenya Power in November 2008 having previously worked at the State Law Office as a Litigation Counsel. She is an active member of the Law Society of Kenya, a Certified Secretary CPS (K) and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators 

Ezekiel Saina (65 years) brings a robust blend of expertise in corporate leadership and technology, aligning with over two decades of experience at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). He is the holder of a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Strategic Management from Strathmore Business School, Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. He was a key player and catalyst in driving tax reform programmes, through major change programmes that entailed implementation of large corporate projects leveraging on technology to support business operations of national impact.

With extensive certifications in leadership, project management, IT governance, business process reengineering and risk management, his tenure at KRA involved strategic roles in ICT, finance, procurement, and human resources. He played a pivotal role in optimizing technology for revenue collection systems, receiving accolades for innovative application of technology. He was a member of the National Task Force that developed the National ICT Master Plan 2017. His background showcases a profound commitment to driving change, fostering efficiency, and shaping impactful strategies across diverse organisational domains. Mr. Saina’s contributions have been recognized with honours such as the Head of State Commendation (HSC). Ezekiel joined the Board on 8th December 2023. 

Caleb Manyaga (69 years) is a finance expert with over three decades of experience in strategic management, finance, and accounting.

He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, an MBA in Financial Management from the University of Strathclyde UK, and a BSc in Business Administration from the United States International University-Africa.

With a proven track record in managing multi-billion projects, negotiating financing agreements and expertise in financial reporting, cash flow management and budgetary control, his career highlights include serving as Finance Manager at Kenya Pipeline Company Limited.

Additionally, he has held diverse leadership roles in different organizations, serving as a Director, Treasurer, Secretary General and actively engaging in cooperative movements and church leadership roles. Alongside his corporate achievements, he has been an adjunct lecturer in esteemed universities, contributing insights into investments, financial markets and corporate finance. He is the Chairman of the Board of the Kenya Pipeline Pensioners Association. CPA Dr. Caleb joined the Board on 8th December 2023.

Eng. James Rege (76 years) is a distinguished leader recognized for his exceptional ability to drive projects towards achieving financial performance and strategic objectives. His extensive career showcases his strong leadership, particularly in his roles as a Member of Parliament for Karachuonyo Constituency and Chairman of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).

Noteworthy accolades include a Lifetime ICT Achievement Award, induction into the Canada Chapter of ICT Hall of Fame, and the establishment of critical legal frameworks for the Ministry of ICT in the Government of Kenya. As Chairman of Energy and ICT in Parliament, Eng. Rege was instrumental in shaping national policies and legislative strategies that influenced both domestic and global ICT and energy landscapes. He has a proven track record in policy development, strategic negotiations, and the implementation of transformative legislative strategies across 48 countries. His expertise has also been pivotal in successful licensure negotiations that have benefited both public and private sectors. Currently, he serves as a Member of the Executive Board and President at SkyMax Network, furthering his influence in global connectivity solutions.

Eng. Rege holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from West Virginia University. He is currently advancing his expertise through Business Management studies at Harvard University Business School and pursuing a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at George Washington University. Eng. James Rege joined the Board on 8th December 2023, and his leadership continues to inspire innovation and sustainable growth in the energy and ICT sectors.

Eng. Isaac Kiva (56 years) is the Secretary for Renewable Energy at the State Department for Energy. He heads the Directorate charged with policy formulation, and promotion of development and utilization of renewable energy, including facilitation of private sector investment.

Eng. Kiva has a Master of Science degree in Energy Technology from JKUAT, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi. He has published in the field of energy access through decentralized systems

(mini-grids).

Eng. Kiva has wide experience in public sector management, having worked in energy and senior Government positions for over 20 years. He is a registered Professional Engineer with Engineer’s Board of Kenya, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya and a Gold member of the Association of Energy Professionals East Africa. He is also the Chairman of the Board of the East African Centre of Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREE).Eng. Kiva joined the Board on 25th April 2024 as an Alternate Director, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, State Department of Energy.

Ruth Muiruri (42 years) is a proficient legal professional with a robust career history that showcases her adeptness in leadership, business strategy, and risk management. She has had diverse responsibilities ranging from contract negotiation and debt collection to strategic planning, risk management and compliance. These include roles as Head of Legal at Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company Limited and Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited. She is currently the Managing Partner and Head of Commercial, Conveyancing, and Financial Services at Waithira Tanui & Co Advocates.

Ms. Muiruri holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Nairobi, Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law and is pursuing a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), with a focus on Strategic Management, at the United States International University (USIU). She is also a member of the Law Society of Kenya and East African Law Society. Beyond her professional endeavours, Ms. Muiruri actively engages in community service, serving on several boards and contributing to legal aid clinics, exemplifying a holistic commitment to her profession and society. Ms. Muiruri joined the Board on 8th December 2023.