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Board of Trustees

The UF’s board consists of 6 members who work comprehensively with the CEO towards achieving UF’s objectives.

Prof. Karuti Kanyinga

Board Chair

Prof. Mwanda O. Walter

Chairman, Audit and Risk committee

Mrs Diana Mutisya

Board Member

Dr.Ken Nyaundi

Board Member

Dr. Charles Kirimi Mbui

Board Member

Ms. Zipporah W. Mungai

Board Member

Mrs. Lynne Ngina Nyongesa

Board Member

Mr. Geoffrey Monari

CEO and Secretary to the Board of Trustees

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Prof. Karuti Kanyinga assumed the role of Chairperson of the Universities Fund Board on 8th July 2022. He brings extensive experience in the university sector and is widely recognised for his scholarly contributions in governance and development. Prof. Kanyinga is a distinguished development researcher and scholar, with significant national and international exposure. His research portfolio spans various areas, including land rights, civil society and development, ethnicity and development, and electoral politics and development. Moreover, he possesses expertise in monitoring and evaluating major development programs, as well as in overseeing their implementation. He has led diverse teams of project managers and researchers in delivering large, multi-donor funded initiatives. Prof. Kanyinga has also served as a valuable resource person for numerous international organisations, including the World Bank, USAID, and other bilateral agencies, offering insights on governance, project planning, and implementation. Additionally, he has actively contributed to community development efforts and provided intellectual perspectives on various national and international issues. Prof. Kanyinga holds a PhD in Social Sciences with a specialisation in International Development Studies (IDS), a Master of Arts in Government, and a Bachelor of Arts, all from the University of Nairobi.

Prof. Walter O. Mwanda assumed the role of trustee on 1st July 2019. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nairobi, as well as a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB ChB) from the Royal College of Pathologists. Additionally, he completed a postgraduate course in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at John Hopkins University, Maryland, USA. Prof. Mwanda received postgraduate training in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Kenyatta National Hospital and currently holds the position of full professor of Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Department of Human Pathology and contributed to syllabus and curriculum development at the School of Medicine, University of Nairobi. He has been honored with the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) and is a member of numerous professional bodies both nationally and internationally. Before joining the Board, he served as the Director of the University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Disease.

Mrs. Diana Mutisya assumed her role on the Board on 1st October 2021, representing the State Department for University Education & Research. She serves as a member of the Planning, Research, and Resource Mobilisation Committee, as well as the Finance Administration and General-Purpose Committee. Mrs. Mutisya is a Financial Analyst currently employed with the State Department for University Education & Research. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration(Finance option) from Kenyatta University, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration(Accounting and Finance option) from Kenya Methodist University (KEMU), a Diploma in Information Technology, a Higher Diploma in Human Resources, and has completed the Strategic Leadership Development Programme from the Kenya School of Government (KSG). Additionally, she has undertaken courses in Public Finance Management and Senior Management from KSG. Furthermore, Mrs. Mutisya has completed training in Effective Board & Board Audit Committee and Internal Audit Function from the Institute of Internal Auditor Kenya, as well as an induction program for Public Sector Boards from KSG, and a Board Masterclass from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). She also holds a Certification in Corporate Governance from the Kenya School of Government, along with various other relevant short courses obtained both locally and internationally. With over 40 years of experience in government functions and operations, Mrs. Mutisya brings a wealth of expertise to her role on the Board.

Dr. Ken Nyaundi was appointed as a Trustee of the Universities Fund Board on 28 July 2022. He serves as the Chairman of the Planning, Research, and Resource Mobilisation Committee and as a member of the Finance, Administration, and General-Purpose Committee. Additionally, Dr. Nyaundi currently holds the position of Chairman of the Laikipia University Council, representing the interests of the university sector on the Universities Fund Board. He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over three decades of experience and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Dr. Nyaundi specialises in Alternative Dispute Resolution and is a member of the Chief Justice’s Mediation Accreditation Committee. He is also the Managing Partner of Marende and Nyaundi Advocates. Dr. Nyaundi has conducted extensive consultancies in Private and Public International Law, Governance, Devolution, Wildlife Conservation, Rule of Law, and Administrative Justice. Moreover, he has held various leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. Dr. Nyaundi holds a PhD in Public International Law, a Master of Laws in Public International Law, and a Bachelor of Laws. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Legal Practice.

Dr. Charles Kirimi was appointed as a Trustee of the Universities Fund Board on 28 July 2022. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Planning, Research, and Resource Mobilisation Committee and as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. In addition to his role on the Board, Dr. Kirimi is the Chairperson of the Kenya Methodist University Council, representing the interests of the university sector.

Prior to his appointment, Dr. Kirimi held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Chai Trading Limited and served as Group General Manager at Kenya Tea Development Agency for four years. He has also held leadership positions at Mastermind (K) Tobacco Ltd, Caltex Oil (K) Ltd, and Pan Africa Insurance Company.

Dr. Charles Kirimi holds a PhD in Business Management (Strategic Leadership), a Master’s in Business Administration (Marketing), and a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration). Additionally, he possesses a Postgraduate Degree in Business Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Management Practices.

Ms. Zipporah W. Mungai was appointed as a Trustee of the Universities Fund Board on 28 July 2022. She serves as a member of the Planning, Research, and Resource Mobilisation Committee, as well as the Finance, Administration, and General-Purpose Committee.

Ms. Mungai brings extensive finance experience to her role, having held leadership positions in the Finance and Insurance Sector. She previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Composite Insurance Company and held the role of Country Managing Director at CIC Africa Holdings Uganda for four years. Additionally, she has held similar positions at UAP Insurance Uganda, UAP Properties Limited Uganda, and Jubilee Insurance Company Tanzania.

She holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce (Insurance). Aside from that, holds several professional designations, including Chartered Insurer, Associate Risk Manager, and Associate of the Charter of Arbitrators.

Mrs. Lynne Ngina Nyongesa was appointed as a PS Representative of the National Treasury on 20 May 2022. She currently serves as a Member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Mrs. Nyongesa is a seasoned professional in the ICT sector and currently holds the position of Director of ICT and Head of the ICT Unit at the National Treasury. Her outstanding leadership in the ICT field has earned her prestigious awards, including the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) in Kenya and Presidential recognition for outstanding innovations in the Civil Service. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in spearheading the development and implementation of various groundbreaking ICT systems in the public sector. These include the first Integrated Electronic Government Procurement system (E-GP) at the National Treasury, the pioneering web-based Integrated National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) at the Ministry of Education, and the innovative ICT Online Mineral Cadastre System to streamline the process of mineral identification and concession license applications.

Additionally, Mrs. Nyongesa led the development of the first ICT Implementation Master Plan for the Ministry of Lands, which facilitated the agile automation and digitisation of land-related processes. She also oversaw the creation of the first Online Recruitment and Selection Portal for the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Kenya, earning the commission recognition during the 30th African Association of Public Administration (AAPM) Bronze Award. Furthermore, she played a pivotal role in implementing the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Database (IPPD) System for Government Civil Servants and the Teachers Service Commission Secretariat.

Mrs. Nyongesa holds a master’s degree in Management and Information Systems from the University of Manchester, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Nairobi.

Mr. Geoffrey Monari assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board of Trustees at the Fund on 1st December 2020. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Chief Operations Officer at the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Mr. Monari had led the Operations Division, overseeing the Documentation, Lending, Institutional Relations, and Debt Management departments since March 2016. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. With over 20 years of working experience in various positions at the HELB, Mr. Monari is also a member of the Institute of Directors (Kenya) and serves as a Non-Executive Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs.

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