Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in public finance, the expert is adept in budget preparation, execution, and implementation. Career highlights include leading the introduction of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Program Based Budgeting in Kenya. The expert has spearheaded Universal Health Care financing and managed projects funded by the World Bank and DFID. Previously held roles such as senior finance officer in various ministries involved advising on financial management, implementing performance contracting, and contributing to sector reforms. Technical skills include proficiency in IFMIS, Oracle, and Sage Accounting.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like the World Bank, DFID, and USAID. Responsibilities have included financial management and reporting for the National Statistical Systems Project and evaluating the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority’s Medical Commodities Program. The expert also provided consultancy for the International Monetary Fund's East AFRITAC on program design and costing in Rwanda. These projects were primarily national in scope, focusing on governance, health, and finance sectors, with work conducted in Kenya and Rwanda.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as health, macro-economics and public finance, finance and accounting, and disaster reduction, the expert has held senior roles, including Senior Chief Finance Officer and Chief Finance Officer. Responsibilities have included advising on financial management and leading sector reforms. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans revenue planning, strategic sector planning, and health financing. Contributions to national initiatives like Universal Health Care and sector-specific programs in agriculture and education have been primarily within Kenya, with additional consultancy work in Rwanda. Geographic experience is extensive in Kenya, with long-term assignments in Nairobi across various governmental ministries, and consultancy work in Rwanda, enhancing understanding of local governance and regional development issues within East Africa.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Swahili, and Luo, the expert has excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills in each language. These language competences have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams, enhancing the ability to effectively communicate and operate within diverse environments. The expert holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics and Sociology, both from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, they have completed various training programs and certifications in public policy, strategic leadership, and financial management from institutions such as Strathmore Business School in Kenya, the International Labour Organization in Italy, and the Harvard Institute for International Development in the United States.