Who are we?

Non-Executive Chairman

Mr Opar has had a progressive career growth in finance and leadership spanning 38 years in public, Private and Development sectors in sub-Saharan Africa and Arab countries, holding senior positions at Kenya National Examinations Council, Kenya Re-insurance Corporation, Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA-Kenya), Ernst and Young-South Africa. Mr Opar is currently the Board Chairman of Globe Tech, a progressive Asset Management and Investment company in Nairobi.

Chief Executive Officer

Mr Owino has a vast knowledge of business start-ups and his work experience spans over 20 years in logistics, shipping, manufacturing and construction. He has led several businesses from inception and steered them to high-value positions through partnerships and mentoring models. Mr Owino has worked in Swift Freight Dubai, U.A.E overseeing logistics management for Africa, then shipping and freight services in several organizations in Kenya. More recently he was the general manager in a Lonrho company, AFEX that offers shelter solutions in some very remote locations in Africa.

Non-Executive Director

Ms Mwangi is a former CEO of Jumia Kenya and the founder of Digital Den Consulting Limited. Ms Mwangi has over twenty years’ experience working in various industries amongst them telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and insurance in 26 countries in Africa. Ms Mwangi previously served as the Group Commercial Director at Britam Holdings Plc. Prior to this position, she
was the director, financial services for Safaricom Ltd for 9 years, holding several roles including Innovation and new product development.

Non-Executive Director

Mr Getonga is an entrepreneur, who over the last twenty years, has been at the forefront of creating world-class pharmaceutical and medical facilities in Kenya. Mr Getonga is currently the Chairman of End Malaria Council, and sits on various boards including Sous Chef Limited, Good Life Pharmacy, BlackGold Investments, Limited and Sandstorm Kenya, Limited.

Non-Executive Director

Mr Ogola is the Managing Partner of the firm of Ogola Okello LLP. He previously worked at the firm Kaplan, Stratton Advocates. Mr Ogola is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 25 years standing with wide and solid legal expertise and experience in Corporate, Commercial and Conveyancing practice. Mr Ogola was appointed the Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal on 25 th September 2020 and sits on various boards of directors of several companies as well as various social bodies and societies.

Non-Executive Director

Ambassador Kabira is a public communication expert and has also worked in leading local and international media firms. Amb. Kabira has previously served as the High Commissioner of Kenya to Australia and New Zealand.

Non-Executive Director

Mr Ndeda has over 25 years’ leadership experience in business that spans across Media, fintech and agritech platforms. His experiences include senior leadership roles at KTN, Sanyu TV and Sanyu Radio (Uganda), Radio Africa Group (Kiss TV, Kiss FM, Classic FM and Jambo FM), Nation Media Group (NTV and Nation FM), The Star newspaper and Royal Media Services. Mr Ndeda is also an enabler of technology companies on the rise (start-ups) namely Jambo Pay and Lofte Kesho.

Non-Executive Director

Dr Ngwiri is a Paediatrician with over 25 years’ experience working in both the public and private health sectors in Kenya. Dr Ngwiri is a member of the Kenya Paediatric Association board since 2010 and has previously served on the executive committee of the Africa society for Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ASPAE). Dr Ngwiri has published work on diabetes mellitus in children and on developing education programs in paediatric endocrinology in Africa.

Non-Executive Director

Dr. Akhwale is a medical doctor and malaria specialist with extensive experience in public health management. Dr. Akhwale has 25 years of progressive experience in the provision of healthcare services. Currently, Dr Akhwale is a Senior Advisor at the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA). He previously worked at National Malaria Control Program and supervised HIV, TB and NCD programs, Jhpiego an
affiliate of John Hopkins University and served as the Country Director for the International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) of the University of Washington. Until 2017, he served as the International Representative (Africa Region) to an advisory committee on Global Health at the CDC in Atlanta. Dr. Akhwale has authored over 20 publications, including 18 peer reviewed manuscripts and one journal supplement.