Board Of Directors

Mr. Ismail Maalim Madey

Mr. Ismail Maalim Madey is the Principal Secretary, State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy. He comes from a humble background in Mandera County in North Eastern Kenya and is a patriotic self-motivated professional with over 15 years administrative and senior managerial experience from both the public and private sector. He holds a Master’s Degree in Global Business Management from United States International University (USIU) and a Bachelors Degree of Arts in Criminology and Security Management from Mt. Kenya University. He also holds a diploma in military science from Egerton University. He started his career as a military cadet officer serving in the Kenya Army where he served as a force Protection Officer-United Nations Missions in South Sudan (UNMISS) Wau, South Sudan before leaving the military to take a job as a field security advisor, Africa Oil Sala Basin Previously he also served as Field security officer for Tullow Oil. He has worked at senior level in the County Government of West Pokot and in senior management of dynamic institutions with diversity, and brings on board discipline from his military background. He has a wealth of experience in administrative, financial, informational and legal skills honed over the years in corporate world and well versed with working of the civil service having served as a Principal Administrative Officer.

Ms. Faith Norah Lukosi

Ms. Faith Lukosi chairs the Human Resource and Administration Committee of the Board. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi. She is a legal and policy consultant specializing in policymaking and legislative processes, youth and gender mainstreaming, and climate justice. In addition to her consulting work, Ms. Lukosi serves young people in various capacities, such as a Global Citizen Mentor under Ireland’s Global Youth Network Mentorship Programme, Chairperson of the Nairobi Youth Advisory Group under the National Democratic Institute, and Nairobi Youth Senator under Youth Senate Kenya. Notably, she was a member of Technical Committee for the review of the National Youth Council Election Guidelines in 2020. She also served as a member of the technical working group responsible for developing the Nairobi City County Youth Policy.

Dir. Josephine Achunga Oyombe

Ms. Josephine Oyombe chairs the Strategy and Business Development Committee of the Board. She holds Master’s degree in International Trade & Investments Law from the University of Nairobi, and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Company Secretary.

Ms. Oyombe has vast experience in Litigation & Alternate Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Law, Conveyancing, and Intellectual Property, Trial Advocacy, Patent applications and Climate change law. Prior to her current role, she served as the Legal Services Manager at the Kenya Film Commission from Sep. 2018 to Sept. 2021 where she managed legal affairs and influenced strategic decision-making. Ms. Oyombe has contributed to corporate law, litigation, and intellectual property. She is an active member of the Law Society of Kenya, FIDA Kenya, and Associate Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIARB).

Dir. Symon A. Almaida

Mr. Symon Ayabei Almaida chairs the Finance and Resource Mobilization Committee of the Board.
He has a Higher Diploma from the Bartek Institute and a Diploma in Co-operatives Management. Mr. Almaida is passionate about social, community and economic development issues and is actively engaged in youth and community empowerment programmes such as reforestation and sustainable development.

Dir. Caroline Wambui Njue

Ms. Caroline Wambui Njue chairs the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of the Board. She holds a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of East London, a Masters in Procurement and Logistics completed from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), and Bachelors of Science degree (Procurement and Logistics) from the same University. Ms. Njue has also undertaken Executive Education at the Strathmore Business School.

Dir. James Sitieney

Mr. James Sitieney holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) from Kenyatta University; A Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business from the University of Nairobi, Senior Management Course from Kenya School of Government and is a member of the Kenya Association for Public Administration and Management (KAPAM). He also possesses a Certificate in Leadership and Policy Implementation from ESAMI; Effective Audit and Oversight (Institute of Directors); and Computer Application and Proficiency from African Institute of Research and Development Studies.

He has a wealth of hands-on experience in corporate governance, leadership and policy implementation; In addition, he has worked in various departments and agencies in the public for over twenty-five years.

Dir. Jacinta Atemba Makokha

Ms. Jacinta Atemba Makokha a Master of Science Degree in Urban Development Planning from the University of London, a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Sociology and Government from the University of Nairobi, and certificates in Peace Building, Conflict Management, and Reconciliation from institutions in the USA. She is a seasoned Gender, Development, and Peacebuilding Strategist, currently leading efforts against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and promoting Gender Mainstreaming for the REINVENT, a programme by the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office in Kenya. With a career spanning 35-years, she has collaborated with various stakeholders, including NGOs, faith-based groups, and International Development Agencies, integrating gender and inclusivity perspectives in Kenya and beyond. A seasoned strategist, Ms. Makokha’s expertise has greatly influenced program design, implementation, and leadership for prevention and response mechanisms. She has worked in Kenya, South Sudan and Pakistan.

Dir. David M. Wambete

Mr. Wambete holds a Masters’ degree in Economic Policy Management from Makerere University and a Bachelors’ degree in Economics from Moi University. He has a Certificate in Project Appraisal and Risk Management from Duke Centre for International Development (USA). He has undertaken numerous short professional courses within and outside Kenya, including: Policy, programmes and project management; Results based monitoring and evaluation; Transboundary resources management; Quality management systems; Performance management; Urban planning for developing countries; and Senior management course. He is pursuing a course in accounting.

Mr. Wambete is currently a Principal Finance Officer in the National Treasury and has previously worked as a District Development Officer where he oversaw programmes and projects implementation in areas such as Constituency Development (under the Constituency Development Fund), poverty eradication (under the Poverty Eradication Commission), Millennium Development Goals, and HIV/AIDS management among others.

Dir. Daniel K. Mutai

Mr. Daniel Kiplagat Mutai holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Egerton University and a Diploma in Education from Kenya Science Teachers College. Mr. Mutai is passionate about youth issues and has mentored hundreds of youth some of them occupying prominent positions in leadership in Kenya. He has a wealth of experience in facilitating youth to set career and lifelong goals.