Director-General

Mr. Francis  Wang'ombe Kariuki has vast experience in competition enforcement and is the first Director-General of the Competition Authority of Kenya and serving his second term. His main interests are in competition regulation and Economics of institutions' development. He is a distinguished authority in the Competition Enforcement World for his advocacy efforts and other initiatives geared towards modernizing various competition regimes. Mr. Kariuki holds a Master's of Science Degree in Economic Regulation and Competition from City University, London; a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business Studies from Kenyatta University; and various Certificates in Strategic Leadership and Corporate Governance.

Director, Planning, Research, Policy & Quality Assurance

Dr. Roba joined the Authority in July 2018 and is responsible for developing effective strategies for economic analysis and policy, research, strategy and quality management system and performance management. He has conducted extensive applied research covering broad areas of interest and therefore brings nearly 15 years of research and policy experience to the Authority.

Prior to joining the Authority, Dr. Roba was a Senior Policy Analyst at the National Treasury’s Fiscal & Economic Affairs Department. He was responsible for formulation of mineral resource revenue use policy and fiscal rules, and development of legislative framework for management of mineral resource revenue. While at the National Treasury, he was also actively involved in several taskforces that developed legislation on climate change, petroleum, minerals, energy and their related policies and regulations. Between 2017 and 2018, Dr. Roba served as a Chairperson to the Steering Committee of the Strathmore University’s Extractives Baraza, formerly the Information Centre for Extractives Sector.

Dr. Roba has also served as a Senior Lecturer in environmental economics at University of Eldoret and Moi University. Dr Roba earned his PhD (cum laude) from the University of Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and an MSc from the University of York (UK).  He has a number of monographs, peer reviewed articles and book chapters to him name, and also in collaboration with colleagues.

Director, Corporate Services

Mr. Eric Mwangi joined Competition Authority of Kenya in December 2014. He has over eleven (11) years’ experience in the audit of the Government Parastatals. Previously, he had worked with Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), Kenya Film Commission (KFC) as the Manager, Internal Audit and Kenya National Audit Office (KENAO) which is currently the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) as an Auditor.

He is a holder of Bachelor of Science Degree (Hons.) and Master of Business Administration (Finance Option) from the University of Nairobi. He is a Certified Public Accountant (Kenya), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).Mr. Mwangi is an active member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and Information System and Control Association (ISACA). He is also a qualified Quality Management System ISO 9001: 2008 Auditor.

Director, Competition & Consumer Protection

Mr. Makongo has over 15 years of experience in litigation, corporate and commercial law. He joined the Competition Authority of Kenya on 9th December,2013 as the Manager, Legal Services. He was appointed Director, Competition and Consumer Protection on 5th May, 2019, placing him in charge of the Authority’s three technical departments. Mr. Makongo has previously worked for both Constituencies Development Fund Board and at the Water Services Trust Fund as a Legal Officer, heading both institutions Legal Departments which he also  helped establish. Mr. Makongo holds a Masters Degree in International Economic Law from the University of South Africa, a Bachelors of Law Degree from Moi University and a Diploma in Management of Information systems from the Institute for Management of Information Systems (U.K) as well as a postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance and is a Certified Public Secretary. He is an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and ICPS(K)

Manager, ICT

Marcellina was appointed Manager ICT on 1^st February 2019. She has over fourteen years of experience in network management, database administration, web design, corporate communication, hardware and software maintenance and user support from the Public Sector.

Marcellina has been involved in various ICT projects, ICT Strategy formulation, execution and alignment with business, ICT security, Business Continuity Management, Project Management and Forensic investigations.

Marcellina’s key responsibilities include coordinating priorities between the ICT Department and user Departments and oversee the development and maintenance of the ICT strategic plan in line with the Authority’s Strategic Plan

Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Mr. Mburu possess advanced skills in Competition Law dealing with regulation of market structure and conduct. This has been through establishing and developing broad knowledge in analysis of complex mergers and acquisitions, carrying out market inquiries and sector studies, investigation of policies, procedures and programmes of regulatory authorities to assess their effect on competition and consumer welfare and advising Government on competition matters.

His knowledge and expertise in Competition Law has further been enhanced by training in Economics for Competition Law, EU Competition Law,  quantitative methods for competition analysis, regulatory law for economic regulators, development of various competition tool kits such as Subsidiary rules and merger threshold guidelines and participation in International Workshops, conferences and Symposia that revolved around  emerging issues and trends in mergers, private equity & venture capital, remedies in merger review and international merger enforcement and cooperation.

Manager, Buyer Power

Priscilla holds a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) from the University of South Africa, Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She also holds a Certified Public Secretaries qualification (CPS(K) from Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Board (KASNEB) and various certificates in Competition Law. She is an active member of the Law Society of Kenya.

Prior to joining the Authority, Priscilla worked both in legal practice and at various academic institutions of higher learning. In her career experience, now spanning twenty years, she served at managerial positions including as Head of Faculty and Head of Examinations and Research.

Priscilla’s key responsibilities include investigating complaints of abuse of buyer power and delayed payments and carrying out market inquiries to pre-empt instances of abuse of buyer power. Her duties also included engaging in research to identify the most effective practices for effective enforcement in order to support the Authority in achieving its strategic objectives. Priscilla has a keen interest in enforcement of competition law in ways that are most apt for the needs of developing countries.

Manager, Consumer Protection

Mr. Boniface Kamiti holds a Master of Global Competition and Consumer Law from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Arts Degree in Economic Policy and Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science (Economics) from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He has over 10 years' experience gained while working with reputable institutions such as UN-Habitat, United National Development Programme (UNDP) and Centre for Corporate Governance amongst others in various capacities.

He is widely trained on Corporate Governance, Results Based Management (RBM) and on conducting consumer related investigations. Boniface is a member of Institute of Directors of Kenya (IOD-K). He has headed the Consumer Protection Department since February 2015.

Manager, Enforcement And Compliance

Mr. Gideon Mokaya is a holder of a Master of Business Administration from University of Nairobi (2006). Additionally he is a Certified fraud examiner (CFE) and a Certified Public accountant (CPA) K. Mr. Mokaya has over seventeen years work experience in forensic investigations and audit in the public sector having worked with Askim Management Consultants, the Kenya National Audit Office, the Kenya Anticorruption Commission (Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission).

He has broad experience as a team leader in forensic investigations. Mr. Mokaya has also undergone extensive training locally and abroad on investigations skills, developing reliable evidence among others.

Manager, Finance

CPA Ambrose Ageng’a is a holder of a Master of Business Administration (Finance option) degree from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He is also a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) and an active member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). CPA Ageng’a has over nineteen (19) years’ work experience in both the private and public sector, having previously worked with Mastermind Tobacco, Kenya Revenue Authority and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission. He has also been involved in audit committee activities in a number of National Government entities

Manager, Planning & Research

The Planning and Research (P&R) Department is the central planning unit for the Authority as the output is used to initiate enforcement actions and guide advocacy programs. Ninette's main focus is to ensure that the Department produces credible economic evidence and guidance that the Authority can rely on in the cases being handled. Additionally, P&R monitors performance to ensure that the authority's vision is realized, advances the Authority’s internal and external knowledge management and enhances institutional risk management practices.

Ninette is not afraid of taking on a new challenge and believes in making every opportunity a learning opportunity. Always open to new experiences and challenges, Ninette lives by Richard Branson’s quote “if somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!”

Manager, Internal Audit

Mr. Ochieng’ Ochiel is a seasoned internal audit professional with vast experience in the fields of auditing, finance and taxation both in public and private sectors spanning over sixteen years.

He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelors of Commerce degree (Accounting) from Daystar University, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications from Strathmore University.

Prior to his appointment as the Manager, Internal Audit at the Competition Authority of Kenya, he served as the Senior Internal Audit and Risk Management officer at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. His prior work experience were at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (internal auditor), Compassion International (partnership auditor) and Kenya Utalii College (senior internal auditor).

Mr. Ochiel’s key responsibilities include offering independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the internal controls, risk management and governance processes in order to assist the Authority in achieving its strategic objectives and championing its integrity assurance activities. He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Information System and Control Association (ISACA).

Manager, Supply Chain Management

Mr. Walter W. Masinde holds a MBA in Procurement & Supply Chain Management from the University of Nairobi (UON), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and possesses a postgraduate Diploma in purchasing and supply chain management (CIPS-UK), Diploma in Supplies Management (KNEC) and a Procurement Practitioners License from the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management. 

He also holds professional memberships to the Kenya Institute for Supplies Management (KISM) and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (UK). Currently, Mr. Masinde is pursuing a PhD in Supply chain management at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

He is an accomplished professional in Supply Chain Management with over 10 years of quality work experience in several challenging roles with leading organizations in Kenya. Previously he was a Procurement Officer at Kenya Forest Service. He is a results-oriented team player who practices excellent management and leadership skills in all roles handled leading to increased efficiency and productivity. Delivering exceptional results by development and implementation of best in class processes and Supply Chain strategies with the highest levels of personal and professional integrity.
 

Manager, Communications & External Relations

Prior to joining the Authority, Mugambi worked at the Nation Media Group (NMG). He served as a writer and editor attached to the Business Daily publication, taking a keen interest in competition law and policy. His main role at the Communications & External Relations Department is ensuring that the Authority’s stakeholders are well appraised about the Authority’s mandate and are equally clear on the benefits that a competitive culture has in an economy. The Communications & External Relations Department develops and executes strategies through which the Authority can increase its visibility as well as enhance its corporate image among its key stakeholders locally, regionally and internationally. Mugambi’s background will benefit the Authority as it seeks to strengthen its relations with members of the Fourth Estate, a key stakeholder in creating awareness about the Authority’s mandate.

Manager, HR & Administration

CHRP Faith Marete is a seasoned professional with distinct experience in Human Resource leadership and talent development which she has acquired through training, practice, and networking.

Ms. Marete is responsible for the implementation of the Authority’s strategies, policies and programs relating to the advancement of the Authority’s human capital in order to facilitate the effective execution of the organizational mandate.

She holds a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from the Moi University.

Ms. Marete is a Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) with over 10 years’ experience, gained from various organizations in the Public and Private Sector. She is also an active and certified member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

Corporation Secretary & Manager Legal Services

Mr. Omari is a public sector Secretary and Legal Advisor with over 12 years’ experience. He is responsible for providing secretarial services to the Authority’s Board; advising on corporate governance and legal matters within the Authority; managing the litigation function and overseeing legal representation of the Authority.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Omari served as the Principal Legal Officer and Head of Legal Division at the Witness Protection Agency of Kenya. His earlier work experience was at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions as Senior Prosecution Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General where he served as State Counsel. 

He holds a Master’s in Law from the University of Zimbabwe, a Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law. He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the East Africa Law Society. He is also a Certified Public Secretary, CPS(K), and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya ICPS(K). He has also been trained in Leadership, Management, and Effective Communication.