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Appointment Date: February 10, 2023
Mr. Moezz Mir is an experienced and dynamic banker with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in Corporate and Investment Banking in East Africa. Mr. Mir is the Chief Executive Officer at a well-established regional Financial Institution.
Moezz has held various leadership roles across the Region for over a decade. He was Managing Director in Tanzania for a Regional Bank where he was instrumental in re-engineering the Institution’s business model, and effectively executing its strategy towards growing its balance sheet and optimizing its revenue base. Mr. Mir has led organizational restructuring and culture change initiatives for various Institutions.
Mr. Moezz Mir is an experienced and dynamic banker with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in Corporate and Investment Banking in East Africa. Mr. Mir is the Chief Executive Officer at a well-established regional Financial Institution.
Moezz has held various leadership roles across the Region for over a decade. He was Managing Director in Tanzania for a Regional Bank where he was instrumental in re-engineering the Institution’s business model, and effectively executing its strategy towards growing its balance sheet and optimizing its revenue base. Mr. Mir has led organizational restructuring and culture change initiatives for various Institutions.
Aside from corporate finance, Moezz is passionate about women empowerment and entrepreneurship; and is driven towards inculcating this within the culture of the organizations that he has spearheaded.
Moezz serves on the Governing Council of the Kenya Bankers Association and has previously served as a Member of the Governing Council of Tanzania Bankers Association while working in Tanzania. He is also an active Member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
Moezz’s educational background and qualifications have complemented his leadership experience; thus creating an impact in the roles he has held over time. Moezz holds a BA (Hons.) Degree in Economics from Kingston University, London; a Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance from the Middlesex University London; and has attended the Global Executive Development Program (GEDP) from the Gordon Institute of Business Science, Pretoria.
Mr. Mir has been recognized amongst the Top 25 Most Influential CEOs impacting business in 2023, by the Business Monthly. He was also nominated for the African Banker of The Year Awards 2023 by the African Banker Magazine; a magazine which recognizes the best individuals and institutions driving Africa’s fast changing financial services sector.
Kevin is the founder and National Executive chairman, Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya since March 2016 to date. Kevin is credited with providing strategic direction and leadership to the association and ensuring adherence by members to the association's constitution and bylaws. He represents the interests of boda boda riders in discussions with the government, NGOs, and other stakeholders where he advocates for their rights and, addresses issues such as regulations, training and capacity building, road safety, and fair treatment.
Kevin also served as a pioneer Board Director of KNEST Plc from November 2021 to February 2023 and as an Advisory Council member of KNEST Plc from 2023 until his appointment to KNEST Plc Board on 6th September 2024.
Kevin also served as a pioneer Board Director of KNEST Plc from November 2021 to February 2023 and as an Advisory Council member of KNEST Plc from 2023 until his appointment to KNEST Plc Board on 6th September 2024.
Joesph Kisoro an accomplished mechanic who has held elected leadership positions in the informal sector space since 1993. In 2021, he was elected the Vice Chairman of Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations, an umbrella body with a membership of over 4 million representing Artisans and small manufacturers in the informal economic sector and serving the primary Jua Kali Associations that are spread across all the Counties in Kenya. He also holds the positions of Director, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nairobi Chapter, Vice Chairman, Confederation of Micro and Small Enterprises Organization, East Africa (CMSEO, East Africa – Kenya Chapter), and Nairobi County Chairman, Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations.
Mr. Kisoro also served as a pioneer Board Director of KNEST Plc from November 2021 to February 2023 and as an Advisory Council member of KNEST Plc from 2023 until he was appointed to the KNEST Plc Board on 6th September 2024.
Mr. Kisoro also served as a pioneer Board Director of KNEST Plc from November 2021 to February 2023 and as an Advisory Council member of KNEST Plc from 2023 until he was appointed to the KNEST Plc Board on 6th September 2024.
Founder and CEO of the Federation of drivers and Conductors (FEDCO) from April 2016 to September 2023. She is currently the Chairperson of Women and Youth Road Safety Association of Kenya since October 2023.
Irene is a highly accomplished and dedicated leader in advocating for road safety. With over 10 years of experience in road safety management, policy development, and advocacy. She has demonstrated expertise in leading initiatives that significantly reduce traffic accidents and improve public safety, and is adept at collaborating with government agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to promote road safety awareness and implement effective safety programs.
She has successfully spearheaded an innovative project on adoption of ICT in the public transport sector known as “the Demand Responsive Integrated Transport Management System” targeting Thika Road transport saccos, leading to implementation of modern technology and processes to improve fleet management and scheduling which impacted on over 10,000 daily commuters. She also developed 17 programs specifically aimed at educating young drivers and women and pedestrians.
Irene is a highly accomplished and dedicated leader in advocating for road safety. With over 10 years of experience in road safety management, policy development, and advocacy. She has demonstrated expertise in leading initiatives that significantly reduce traffic accidents and improve public safety, and is adept at collaborating with government agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to promote road safety awareness and implement effective safety programs.
She has successfully spearheaded an innovative project on adoption of ICT in the public transport sector known as “the Demand Responsive Integrated Transport Management System” targeting Thika Road transport saccos, leading to implementation of modern technology and processes to improve fleet management and scheduling which impacted on over 10,000 daily commuters. She also developed 17 programs specifically aimed at educating young drivers and women and pedestrians.
Founder and elected Chairperson of Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya since January 2020 to date, Teresia is a trailblazer in Advocating for fair trade practices within the industry globally, while ensuring transparent policies and procedures for importing second-hand clothes that benefit both traders and consumers, and a leading voice in Kenya's trade policy discussions and increasing its influence in shaping regulations affecting the mitumba sector.
She is also the Director of “Give Hope TV” where she successfully implemented new digital strategies that boosted audience interaction and engagement through social media, live streaming, and on-demand content.
Teresia was appointed to KNEST Plc Advisory Council in 2023 where she served until her appointment to the KNEST Plc Board on 6th September 2024.
Appointment Date: February 10, 2023
Ms. Racheal Leyian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi. She has over 10 years’ experience as a community mobilizer having worked and partnered with non-governmental organizations. Racheal has a passion for empowerment of communities and marginalized groups of the society.
Ms. Racheal Leyian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi. She has over 10 years’ experience as a community mobilizer having worked and partnered with non-governmental organizations. Racheal has a passion for empowerment of communities and marginalized groups of the society.
Appointment Date: September 27, 2021
Ms. Maria Goretti Nyariki is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 23 years post admission experience. She is a corporate governance expert with passion in good corporate governance practices. She is an accredited governance Auditor.
Ms. Maria is an Arbitrator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She is a Mediator who is an accredited Court Annexed Mediator.
Ms. Maria is a Certified Public Secretary and a Notary Public.
Ms. Maria Goretti Nyariki is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 23 years post admission experience. She is a corporate governance expert with passion in good corporate governance practices. She is an accredited governance Auditor.
Ms. Maria is an Arbitrator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She is a Mediator who is an accredited Court Annexed Mediator.
Ms. Maria is a Certified Public Secretary and a Notary Public.
Appointment Date: November 9, 2021
Mr. Michael Alfred Kagika, EBS joined the Public Service in 1992 in the administration cadre. He has accumulated over Thirty (30) years of progressive experience in leadership and management in the Public Service. His tour of duty has seen him work as a District Commissioner (DC), Chief Executive Officer of the Rent Tribunal, Administrator in the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Social Secretary and Administrator at both State House and the Cabinet Office and Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the Constitutional Power of Mercy Advisory Committee. Currently Mr. Kagika holds the office of Pensions Secretary / Director of Pensions, a position he was appointed to in October 2019. Mr. Kagika is a certified Trustee.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Master in Public Administration degree and an array of Diplomas and certifications in Management from both local and foreign institutions including Kenya School of Government (Kabete), Entrepreneurial Development Institute of India (India), East and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) Tanzania, Civil Defence Academy (Singapore) and Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (Italy).
Mr. Michael Alfred Kagika, EBS joined the Public Service in 1992 in the administration cadre. He has accumulated over Thirty (30) years of progressive experience in leadership and management in the Public Service. His tour of duty has seen him work as a District Commissioner (DC), Chief Executive Officer of the Rent Tribunal, Administrator in the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Social Secretary and Administrator at both State House and the Cabinet Office and Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the Constitutional Power of Mercy Advisory Committee. Currently Mr. Kagika holds the office of Pensions Secretary / Director of Pensions, a position he was appointed to in October 2019. Mr. Kagika is a certified Trustee.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Master in Public Administration degree and an array of Diplomas and certifications in Management from both local and foreign institutions including Kenya School of Government (Kabete), Entrepreneurial Development Institute of India (India), East and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) Tanzania, Civil Defence Academy (Singapore) and Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (Italy).
During his term at the Advisory Committee on Mercy Mr. Kagika contributed greatly to the emergent jurisprudence in the criminal justice through research and involvement in Taskforces on the management of capital offences and capital offenders.
In the year 2017, Mr. Kagika was honoured with the award of the Order of the Elder of Burning Spear (EBS) in recognition of his distinguished public service.
At the National Treasury Mr. Kagika is pivotal in the transformation agenda of the Ministry, under the steer ship of the Hon Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning and the Principal Secretary that aims at making the public service pension sector a vibrant, well-resourced and sustainable sector. Mr Kagika was instrumental in the recently introduced Public Service Superannuation Scheme which today boasts an asset value of over 40 billion shillings in under two years.
Appointment Date: July 9, 2022
Ms. Rose Kwena is the Chief Executive Officer, Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust Plc since 9th July 2022.
Ms. Rose Kwena is the Chief Executive Officer, Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust Plc since 9th July 2022.
Rose is an accomplished micro-pensions expert with over 30 years working experience attained in various fields cutting across marketing, communications, education and financial literacy. She has spent over 15 years in the informal sector pensions space mainstreaming informal sector in financial inclusion, having previously worked at Kenya Tourist Board where she promoted Kenya as a preferred tourist destination. She served in a number of leadership positions over the years as: Chief Manager, Corporate Communications (RBA), Country Coordinator, International Network on Financial Education at OECD (2010 – 2019), Head, Micro-Pensions Unit (National Treasury, 2019-2021), Acting CEO, KNEST plc (Nov 2021-July 2022). She identified the elusive informal sector workers and helped to establish MBAO pension scheme (the first informal sector pension scheme in the world) in 2009, and while heading the Trustee Training function at RBA, she spearheaded the development of Trustee Development Program - Kenya (TDPK) in collaboration with Humber College (Canada), College of Insurance and Association of Retirement Benefits Schemes in 2012.
Rose holds a Master of Science degree in Corporate Communications (with an emphasis in Marketing) from Lindenwood University, USA and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Arabic) from University of Nairobi. She is an Associate of Toronto Leadership Centre, member of International Association of Business Communicators and Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) 2010 Warrior. She has certification from Trustee Development Program - Kenya (TDPK), PROSCI Change Management and Centre for Corporate Governance.
Appointment Date: February 2, 2024
Ms. Jemimah Mwaniki King is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Secretary. She holds a Master of Management and Leadership degree from the Management University of Africa, a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Mangalore, India and a postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is polished in translating policy into legislation and has a wealth of experience in matters governance and secretarial.
Ms. Jemimah Mwaniki King is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Secretary. She holds a Master of Management and Leadership degree from the Management University of Africa, a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Mangalore, India and a postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is polished in translating policy into legislation and has a wealth of experience in matters governance and secretarial.