Board

Background: Resource Mobilizer and Enterprise Development.

• Has a Masters In Business Administration from United states International University.
• Bachelor of Commerce (BA) from University of Nairobi.
• Founder – Former CEO Microenterprise Support Programme Trust – MESPT.
• Former African Regional Director -Energy 4 Impact incharge of 12 African countries among them Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,Rwanda and Senegal.
• Current Engagement – Team Member of Microfinance Merger and Acquisition Team.

Background: Theology and Church Administration

• Has a Masters of Divinity from International Theological Education centre USA -High diploma at St Paul Theological College-Makerere , other courses accomplished –Certificate in religious studies, Leadership trainings.
• He has been with the Board since Inception.
• Has Wide experience in Church Finances & Missionary work in East Africa.
• Current Engagement – Retired Parish Minister.

Background: RURAL FINANCE MICROFINANCE INSURANCE SPECIALIST

• Masters in Business Administration – Strategic Management at Daystar University.
• Degree in B.Ed (Economics & Geography) – Moi University.
• He has been with the Board since July 2021.
• Expert in Business development, partnership building, Project evaluation/Assessments, Capacity building intiatives in Strategic Planning, Strategic Management, Market research & Development, Product/service innovations,Trainings,Financial Education and Business Process Mapping.
• Previous Consultancies – We effect/FAO, Catholic Relief Services, CIC Insurance and currently with APA Insurance.
• Current Engagement – Founder and CEO of Magnifique Consult.

Background: Community Development & Institution Management.

• He has been with the Board since Inception.
• Microfinance Practitioner for a period spanning over 20years, Francis is one of the founder members of K-rep Group and is still a member of the board of the same institution.
• He also worked with Small Business Scheme of National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK).
• Founded Jitegemea Credit Scheme (JCS) in 1998.
• He is the immediate former JCS Chief Executive Officer.

Background: Financial Consultant,Businessman and Farmer

• CPA (K),Deffered MBA from University of Free State, South Africa
• Joined the Board from July 2021.
• Previously served as the Financial Manager in Microfinance Institutions in Kenya – ECLOF & Faulu Kenya
• Former Financial Advisor – Exchange Securities Ltd.
• Active member and Deacon in PCEA Kahawa Sukari,founding Chairman of the PCEA Kahawa Sukari Medical Scheme.
• Founding Treasurer of the PCEA Kahawa Sukari Housing Co-operative Society Ltd.
• Current Engagement -Financial Consultant businessman & Farmer.

Background: LAWYER

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Has a Bachelor’s of Law from Nairobi University. Diploma in Law from Kenya school law and CPS(K) Duration of services in the Board. Runs own firm J. M. Chege & Company.
• Current Engagement -Runs own firm J. M. Chege & Company.
• Undertakes the following: Conveyance, Transfer of property, Debt Collection, Criminal and Civil Litigation, Probate and Administration.

Background: Human Resource Practitioner

• MBA from University of East African Baraton
• Joined the Board from 2010.
• Current Engagement – Group Head of Human Resouces APA Insurance.
• Key skills – recruiting, Training, Performance Management –Processes, Succession Planning & Employee Relations/Engagement.

Background: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• MBA Banking & Finance (Microfinance Option)
• Degree in Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) & CPA K.
• He has been with the Board since July 2021.
• He has a wealth of experience gained from over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, business administration and strategy management.
• His core competencies include fundraising, budgeting, financial management, systems knowledge, implementation of business and financial plans and Cash flows, liquidity management and treasury management.
• Current Engagement – Current CEO of Jitegemea Credit Scheme.