Meet the People Who Make It Happen
Behind every successful project is a dedicated team committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Get to know the talented individuals who bring their expertise, creativity, and passion to everything we do
Zackary M. Chege – EBS, Lead Consultant – Public Policy, Institutional Governance and Strategic Transformation
Zachary is a distinguished public-policy, economic-planning and institutional-governance specialist with over three decades of senior leadership experience at national, regional and international levels. He has served as Secretary for Policy Coordination and Analysis, Head of Macroeconomic Planning and Director General of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, in addition to serving on the KIPPRA Board and chairing the United Nations Statistical Commission. He brings extensive expertise in policy formulation and coordination, strategic planning, corporate governance, institutional performance, economic analysis, data governance, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization and stakeholder engagement. Throughout his career, he has led complex public institutions and national programmes, strengthened internal accountability and control systems, managed multidisciplinary teams and built strategic partnerships across government, the private sector and development agencies. Mr. Zachary is well positioned to advise state corporations and public institutions on organizational transformation, governance reforms, policy alignment, leadership effectiveness, evidence-based decision-making and performance improvement. His contribution to national development was recognized through the award of the Elder of the Burning Spear.
Dr. Anthony Obutiatia Esilaba, PhD – Senior Consultant – Agribusiness Transformation, Soil Health and Natural Resource Management
Dr. Esilaba is an internationally experienced agronomist, soil scientist and agricultural consultant with over 37 years of leadership, research and advisory experience across Africa. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agronomy, specialising in soil science, soil fertility and soil chemistry. As a former Assistant Director at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and Senior Principal Research Scientist at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), he has led major programmes in soil fertility, integrated nutrient management, land and water management, agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable farming systems. He has undertaken consultancy assignments for the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). He has also held regional research fellowships with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). Dr. Esilaba is well positioned to support state corporations operating in agribusiness through strategic planning, agricultural research and innovation, soil-health and fertiliser programmes, climate-resilient production, policy development, institutional capacity building and stakeholder engagement. With 49 peer-reviewed publications, 25 book chapters, numerous technical manuals and extensive postgraduate supervision experience, he has a strong ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical, scalable and commercially relevant solutions that improve agricultural productivity, sustainability and service delivery
Dr. Tobias O. Olweny – Finance, Investment and Institutional Capacity-Building Consultant
Dr. Olweny is an accomplished finance and investment specialist, Senior Lecturer at JKUAT, practising Certified Investment and Financial Analyst, and member of ICIFA (Kenya). He has over 20 years of consulting experience in financial management, investment analysis, institutional research, strategic advisory and capacity building. He has undertaken assignments for leading state corporations, SACCOs, NGOs and private-sector organizations, including NSSF, NITA, National Housing Corporation, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Railways, the Danish Refugee Council and Fairtrade Africa. He has also conducted market-based research for the Capital Markets Authority and Kenya Association of Manufacturers and delivered finance and investment training to organizations such as IFC, Barclays Bank, Knight Frank Kenya, Safaricom and Faulu Kenya. He holds a PhD and MBA in Finance and brings a valuable combination of academic expertise, professional practice and practical consulting experience.
Dr. Evans M. Mwiti, Ph.D. – Senior Consultant – Institutional Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Dr. Evans is an internationally experienced research, monitoring, evaluation and data specialist with over 15 years of experience supporting governance, institutional performance and development programmes across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Demography and Population Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Dr. Evans has led complex evaluations, political-economy analyses, impact assessments and evidence-generation assignments for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Joint United Nations Programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (UNAIDS), International Rescue Committee (IRC), Kenya Red Cross Society and Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Refugee Trust Kenya, among other international organizations. His experience in evaluating democratic governance, institutional accountability, stakeholder participation and programme performance positions him to support state corporations and public institutions undergoing transformation. He brings advanced expertise in organizational diagnostics, performance measurement, data-quality systems, accountability frameworks and evidence-based decision-making, enabling boards and management teams to measure reform outcomes, strengthen service delivery and embed a sustainable culture of transparency, learning and results.
Dr. Agnes Njeru, Ph.D. CIFA Senior Consultant – Institutional Development, Corporate Governance and Commercial Performance
Dr. Agnes is an accomplished consultant, academic and finance professional with over 20 years of experience in institutional transformation, corporate governance, strategic planning, financial management, entrepreneurship, leadership development and capacity building. She holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship, an MBA in Finance and is a Certified Investment and Financial Analyst and full member of ICIFA. Drawing on her experience in university leadership, public-sector governance, policy development and major government-supported assignments, she advises boards, management teams and employees on transitioning institutions towards stronger commercial orientation, operational efficiency, innovation, financial accountability and results-based performance. Her combination of strategic insight, financial expertise and practical training experience makes her well suited to supporting state corporations and other public institutions seeking sustainable growth, improved service delivery and greater organisational competitiveness.
Dr. Lawrence Muthike - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management Expert
Dr. Muthike is an experienced practitioner specializing in entrepreneurship development, innovation management, intrapreneurship, entrepreneurial mindset change and organizational growth. He holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and has extensive professional experience advising state corporations, public institutions, private enterprises and development organizations. He has led consultancy assignments in strategic planning, organizational diagnostics, feasibility studies, market research, governance reviews, business development, executive training and institutional transformation. He helps organizations cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among leaders and employees, enabling them to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, improve internal processes and respond effectively to changing customer and market needs. Through tailored intrapreneurship and mindset-transformation programmes, Dr. Muthike supports institutions in building innovative, commercially responsive and performance-oriented cultures that strengthen competitiveness and deliver sustainable organizational growth.
Dr. James M. Gitonga, Ph.D. – TVET, Research and Project Management Expert
35+ Years of Experience Dr. James M. Gitonga is an accomplished TVET specialist, researcher, and project management expert with extensive experience in skills development, curriculum design, institutional strengthening, workforce development, and training programme evaluation. His expertise is particularly valuable in capacity building, training needs assessments, labour market studies, project implementation, and institutional performance improvement initiatives
Dr. Elias M. Wachira, Ph.D.Senior Consultant – Senior Consultant – Human Resource Strategy and Transformation
Dr. Elias is a human-resource strategy, performance-management and organizational-transformation consultant with cross-sector experience covering state corporations, civil-service institutions, commercial banks, manufacturing companies, agribusiness enterprises, non-governmental organizations and service institutions. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Resource Management (HRM) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya. His expertise includes human-resource policy development, strategic workforce planning, performance contracting and appraisal, organizational restructuring, employee engagement, labour relations, leadership development and change management. He supports public and private organizations in aligning their workforce with corporate strategy, strengthening performance-monitoring systems and building accountable, productive and adaptable organizational cultures.
Dr. Anthony M. Karani, PhD. - Senior Consultant - Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy
Dr. Karani is a procurement and supply-chain practitioner with experience across public and private-sector organizations. As Chairman of the Procurement and Logistics Department at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), he provides strategic direction, coordinates operations and promotes effective performance management. His practical experience covers procurement planning, tendering, contract administration, inventory control, asset disposal, electronic procurement, supply-chain risk management and supplier-performance monitoring. Dr. Karani helps organizations transform procurement from a routine administrative function into a strategic driver of efficiency, accountability and organizational value. He is well positioned to support procurement-policy reviews, process redesign, digital transformation, governance and compliance, cost optimization, supplier-relationship management and the development of performance-monitoring frameworks. His practitioner-focused approach enables organizations to build transparent, responsive and resilient procurement systems aligned with their operational priorities and long-term transformation goals.