Who We Are

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Eng. Akech was appointed on 27^thSeptember 2019 as the second Executive Director and Registrar of Contractors. He previously served the Authority in the capacity of the General Manager for Research, Training and Capacity Building where his main role was to spearhead and provide leadership in the construction Industry on research and training activities as well as consultancy and advisory services that promote its development, coordination and growth. He is a professional engineer registered as a civil engineer by Engineer&rsquo;s Board of Kenya and a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. He holds a master&rsquo;s degree in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) and Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering (CE) both from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. Eng. Maurice has experience spanning over 20 years in design, construction supervision and management as well as leadership in the construction industry. He has worked on mega civil engineering, infrastructure and telecommunications projects in various capacities with international and local companies in Kenya. Some of the companies he has worked for prior to joining NCA include Safaricom Ltd, Gibb Africa and Howard Humphreys Consulting Engineers.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Qs. Susan Rutto is currently the General Manager, Registration and Compliance. Prior to her current role&nbsp;she was&nbsp;</span>the<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">&nbsp;Manager, Registration and Compliance. Susan was&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">one of the key founding staff members who set up NCA and helped develop the evaluation criteria for the registration of contractors and initiated the registration process for the same. She has over 18 years of&nbsp;construction industry professional experience&nbsp;in both the private and public sectors. Before&nbsp;joining the Authority, she worked with the Ministry<em><span style="font-style: normal;">&nbsp;of Transport</span></em><em>,</em>&nbsp;Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works in the State Department of Public Works where she rose to a position of superintending Quantity Surveyor. She holds a Master&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Management University of Africa and Bachelor of Arts (Building Economics andt Management) from the University of Nairobi. She is a Registered Quantity Surveyor with Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS), a licensed Lead Expert in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and a corporate member of Institute of Quantity Surveyor of Kenya (IQSK)&#8221;</span></p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Mr. Kilonzi has an extensive accounting background in the public sector, having worked as the Chief Accountant at the Horticultural Crops Development Authority and The Kenyatta International Convention Centre, where he was in charge of formulating, implementing and reviewing accounting systems and financial policies and procedures. Mr. Kilonzi also has working experience as an auditor and has been in the accounting industry for more than fifteen years. He has already overseen several accounting milestones at NCA, such as the development of the financial and accounting policies, management of donor funding, Improved financial performance &amp; reporting and automation of the Authority&rsquo;s accounting function.</p> <p>Kilonzi has Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Kenya Methodist University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) from Devi Ahilya University, Indore (India). He is currently pursuing a Master in Public Policy Analysis from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Arch. Kabere is an experienced trainer and technical expert in the training and capacity building field, having worked extensively in the industry. She is a highly motivated and charismatic personality who is passionate about mentorship and continuous learning. Having worked with the Authority as an external technical trainer since the inception of NCA&rsquo;s training programmes, Arch. Kabere is highly capable and well suited to lead the Training and Capacity Building Department.</p> <p>Prior to joining the Authority, Arch. Kabere worked with various architectural consultancy firms, was a lecturer at the Technical University Kenya (TUK) and was the Head of Building Department at the Kenya Institute of Building and Highway Technology (KIHBT). She has over a decade&rsquo;s worth of experience in the construction industry, and is a professional trainer, competency assessor and Curriculum and Instructional Designer having been trained at Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC) and at the DACUM International Training Centre at The Ohio State University.</p> <p>Arch. Kabere is a registered Architect with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) and a corporate member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK). She has a Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Management from the University of Nairobi as well as a Bachelor of Architecture from the same institution. She has also undergone various leadership and governance courses.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Eng. Karani has over twenty-five years of experience as a Civil Engineer, extensively as a Water Engineer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master in Business Administration (MBA), both from the University of Nairobi. Eng. Karani is also a professional engineer and a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), a certified ISO 9000 Auditor and an Associate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) expert.</p> <p>Prior to joining NCA, Eng. Karani worked for the National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) as a Chief Engineer, where oversaw the design and construction supervision of various small and medium size dams and pans in the Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) regions.</p> <p>Eng. Karani, still under the NWCPC, also served as a Regional Manager in the Coast and Southern regions. He was involved in the construction of Phase I of the Kirandich River Dam Project in Baringo, for the supply of portable water to Kabarnet town and its environs with KIRDAM Consortium.&nbsp; He was also involved in the design of Phase II of the same project under NWCPC, which comprised of the Water and Waste Water Reticulation system in the then Kabarnet Municipality, Emergency Spillway at the dam and Environmental Protection measures at the dam.</p> <p>At NCA, Eng. Karani is the Manager in charge of the registration of contractors. He oversaw the successful migration from manual evaluation of contractor applications for registration to the current ICT based online contractor registration process.</p> <p>Also under his docket, he oversees the accreditation of construction workers and has spearheaded the preparation of the construction workers register.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Mr. Lukoba is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Secretary. He has over fifteen years&rsquo; experience in both strategic and operational positions in a multinational organization and the public sector. He has a strong legal background with emphasis on Human Resource and Industrial Relations Management with a focus on Compliance and Risk management. Prior to joining NCA, Mr. Lukoba was the Legal and Ethical Trading Manager at Oserian Development Company Ltd. He has also worked with various legal firms, where he worked extensively in litigation. Mr. Lukoba holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Mumbai (India), a Bachelor of Arts from Panjab University (India) and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya and currently pursuing Master of Laws in oil and gas in Strathmore University.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Dr. Vincensia Apopa is a Chartered Procurement and Supply Chain Professional licensed with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), with almost three decades of quality work experience acquired through several challenging roles with large and medium sized organizations in the public sector. Dr. Apopa have made immense contributions to the procurement profession in Kenya, having worked in various sectors of the economy including Agriculture, Social Services and Infrastructure, and now in Construction.</p> <p>Dr. Apopa was elected as a Council Member of &nbsp;KISM &nbsp;on 10^th January, 2020 and is the chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee, a position that aligns with her passion of uplifting the standards of the procurement profession in the country, so as to &nbsp;improve performance and procurement competencies. As Chair of the Disciplinary Committee, she is working on the Disciplinary Policy as well as the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct for Supply Chain Professionals in Kenya. Additionally, she chairs the task force that is preparing the National Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Policy. She also took part in the review of the published Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulation (2020).</p> <p>Dr. Apopa holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management, a Masters in Procurement and Logistics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Supplies and Purchasing Management. She also holds a Professional Diploma in Supply Chain (CIPS-UK).</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Mr. Kariuki is a certified human resource professional. He first trained as a teacher and later diversified to the field of Human Resources Management, an area he has worked and gained experience in for the last fifteen years. He was previously the Principal Human Resource Management Officer in the Public Works Directorate of the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development. He has gained extensive experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, knowledge management, couching &amp; mentoring, counseling, talent management, policy development, strategic human resource management and legal compliance.</p> <p>His teaching background provides an added advantage to staff at the Authority when it comes to welfare and staff development. Mr. Kariuki has a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Kenyatta University, Executive Masters in Public Policy &amp; Administration, B.Ed from Moi University, a Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management (KNEC), Certified Human Resource Professional Diploma and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Moi University. He is currently pursuing his doctorate at Moi University.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Mr. Paul N. Gesora, a career public servant, oversees the Department of Planning and Quality Assurance in the Authority. Among the responsibilities he carries out include coordinating implementation of NCA Strategic Plan, performance contracting, work planning, quality assurance pertaining to ISO standardization and risk management for the Authority.</p> <p>He has previously worked as the Deputy Chief Economist in the Ministry of Transport Infrastructure Housing &amp; Urban Development and Public Works. Other ministries worked during the past include Roads and Public Works, Lands and Settlement, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Planning and National Development. Mr. Gesora was one of the key staff members who participated in developing a working organizational framework and strategic plan for the Authority at inception. A seasoned economist, Mr. Gesora brings over twenty years&rsquo; experience to NCA. Among the accomplished works undertaken, include:</p> <ul> <li>participation in the Implementation of Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation;</li> <li>development of initial strategic plans for Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERA), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA);</li> <li>Participation in the formulation of various policies, such as the Irrigation and Drainage Policy for Kenya, Kenya&rsquo;s Horticultural Policy and the Oil-crops Policy for Kenya, etc.</li> </ul> <p>Mr. Gesora holds degrees in Bachelor of Arts (BA-Honors) and Master of Economics (MA) both in Economics from the MS University of Baroda (India).</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Wangui is a trained public relations professional and media personality with over ten years&rsquo; experience in the communications field. She is also a writer, published in both local and international publications. Mrs. Kabala&#8217;s media background has equipped her with excellent writing and oratory skills, as well as creativity and attention to detail- abilities that are invaluable in the profession. Since joining the Authority, she has managed the corporate brand and raised NCA&rsquo;s profile to a solid and reliable government agency as well as developed mutually beneficial relationships with relevant stakeholders. Prior to joining the Authority, Wangui worked in various capacities in radio, television and in advertising. Currently, she serves on the Editorial Board of the Public Relations Society of Kenya and is a trainer and consultant in broad communications, but specifically in branding and customer care. Wangui is passionate about helping small and medium enterprises establish themselves as brands and leverage on that strength.</p> <p>Mrs. Kabala holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Strathmore Business School, a Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Public Relations) degree from Daystar University and a Diploma in Business Administration from the Association of Business Executives (United Kingdom).</section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Mr. Ochieng, whose interest in mathematics inspired his accounting background, has over 15 years&rsquo; experience both as an internal and external auditor, extensively in the public sector. He started his career with the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). He previously worked as a Senior Internal Auditor at the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), and also served in the same capacity at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Mr. Ochieng has vast experience and knowledge in risk management, information systems audit and internal controls. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the ISO 9001:2015 QMS in his previous and current engagements. He is credited for setting up the Internal Audit function and the Enterprise Risk management framework (ERM) at the Authority (NCA)</p> <p>CPA Ochieng holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He is a Certified Public Accountant CPA(K) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He is a member of ICPAK, ISACA and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kenya, all in good standing.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Annette is an experienced ICT professional and has worked as an ICT Consultant for both national and international organizations. She has held various roles in her career included being the ICT Manager at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, ICT Manager at the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement &nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits Scheme, IT Officer at Habitat for Humanity Kenya along other roles. She has held other leadership positions including a Board Member at the Media Council of Kenya, Communication and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal among others.</p> <p>She holds a Master of Science in Information Technolog&nbsp; y Management from the University of Sunderland. She also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise (GSSE) from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Computing from the University of Greenwich. She has undergone various leadership and governance courses.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Eng. Nyakondo has over 17 years&rsquo; experience in construction management, having worked on both private and public sector projects. He is a trained Mechanical Engineer with a specialization in Building Service Engineering, having graduated from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in 2004, and is currently pursuing a Master of Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering at the University of Nairobi. Prior to joining NCA, Eng. Nyakondo worked for the State Department of Public Works in the Electrical and Mechanical Department, where he designed and supervised key public infrastructure projects across the country. He has vast experience in emerging global issues within construction, such as green construction, business development, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), project finance, construction materials, distributions and business to business linkages. He brings to the Authority an all-embracing knowledge of the industry and keen awareness of the workings and challenges of contractors and other professionals in the sector.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr">Mrs. Kirimi is a career accountant, with extensive experience in finance, management accounting, taxation and stock control, with considerable knowledge in management information systems, financial management systems and computerized accounting and budgeting. She has a Masters of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Before assuming the role of Finance Manager at NCA, Mrs. Kirimi was the Acting Principal Accountant in the then Ministry of Land,Housing and Urban Development&rsquo;s Directorate of Public Works, where she supervised the day to day activities of the section, prepared monthly financial reports, prepared the annual budget and oversaw its implementation. She has substantial experience in public finance, having worked in the Office of the President and the Ministries of Labour and Human Resource Development as well as Land, Housing and Urban Development, where she was awarded a letter of commendation by the then Permanent Secretary Prof. John Lonyangapuo for outstanding achievement.</section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Arch. Kabere is an experienced trainer and technical expert in the training and capacity building field, having worked extensively in the industry. She is a highly motivated and charismatic personality who is passionate about mentorship and continuous learning. Having worked with the Authority as an external technical trainer since the inception of NCA&rsquo;s training programmes, Arch. Kabere is highly capable and well suited to lead the Training and Capacity Building Department.</p> <p>Prior to joining the Authority, Arch. Kabere worked with various architectural consultancy firms, was a lecturer at the Technical University Kenya (TUK) and was the Head of Building Department at the Kenya Institute of Building and Highway Technology (KIHBT). She has over a decade&rsquo;s worth of experience in the construction industry, and is a professional trainer, competency assessor and Curriculum and Instructional Designer having been trained at Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC) and at the DACUM International Training Centre at The Ohio State University.</p> <p>Arch. Kabere is a registered Architect with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) and a corporate member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK). She has a Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Management from the University of Nairobi as well as a Bachelor of Architecture from the same institution. She has also undergone various leadership and governance courses.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Mr. Kemei is a Doctoral Candidate (Human Resource Management) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT). He holds a MSc. Human Resource Management also from JKUAT and a Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance from KCA University.</p> <p>Mr. Kemei&#8217;s passion for people led to his choice of career. Before joining NCA, he was the Senior Human Resource and Administration Manager at Kenya Power, where he had risen up the ranks and was responsible for recruitment, management of administrative services, policy formulation and records management. He has worked in various parts of the country and brings to the Authority over seventeen years&rsquo; experience in the in Human Resource Management and Administration field.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>

<div id="lcl_window"> <div id="lcl_contents_wrap"> <div id="lcl_txt"> <section id="lcl_descr"> <p>Arch. Mwilu is a registered architect with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS). Prior to joining the Authority, Arch. Mwilu worked with the Directorate of Public Works, where he rose to the position of Senior Superintending Architect. Arch. Mwilu joined NCA as a Regional Officer in charge of the Lower Eastern Region, and his dedication and hard work saw him promoted to Manager, Regional Offices, where he coordinated the activities of NCA&rsquo;s regional and liaison offices. As Manager, Compliance and Enforcement, he still coordinates the Regional and Liaison offices, handling project registration, quality assurance and the enforcement of both the Building Code and the Code of Conduct for the Construction Industry. Arch. Mwilu brings to the Authority a wealth of knowledge due to his technical background, as well as over a decade&#8217;s worth of experience both in the public sector and as a private consultant. He holds a Master&rsquo;s degree in Construction Management and a Bachelor of Architecture&nbsp;degree, both&nbsp;from the University of Nairobi.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div>