The KISM Council

Maryanne Kuvochi Karanja's - MKISM

Maryanne Karanja is a business leader with over 20 years track record in Supply Chain and Business strategy development and execution support across Africa. Worked with cross-functional-multicultural teams and in matrix organizational structures and developed an appreciation of management of multidisciplinary and diverse teams.
She holds a B. Com (Finance & Banking major), holds an MBA (Henley, UK), and is a Fellow of CIPS (UK) with an Accountancy qualification, CPA (K). She is a member of the Institute of Directors of Kenya (IOD) and the Women on Boards Network (WOBN). She is the Chairperson - Professional Standards Committee.

Moses A. Omondi, - Msc. (Proc), C-MILT, ITC, MKISM

Over 25 years’ experience in SCM, Previous Head of SCM at Intercontinental Hotel & Group Procurement Manager Access Kenya Group. Also served in Daystar University and Tibbet & Britten Africa  (now DHL SCM). Serves as International Consultant with various development agencies, (past & present) UNCTAD, ESDA, USDA, IGAD, CDE amongst others. He is the Chair Corporate Affairs Committee and KCSCM Board.

Jeremiah K. Nthusi - BCom, MSc Proc & Logistics, MBA, MCIPS, MKISM

A seasoned SCM practitioner with over 28 years’ experience in Financial Management, Procurement & Logistics Management a Certified Trainer of Trainers. Currently Director, SCM at the Judiciary. Pursuing PhD in SCM. He is the Chair, Audit & Risk Assurance Committee

Jeniffer Njiru - MKISM

She holds a Bachelor of Education degree, MBA. Currently the Procurement and Supplies Manager at Kenya Ports Authority.

She is a qualified supply chain professional, highly impactful leader, CP3P, and member of CIPS UK with over 19 years’ experience in supply chain management and Public Finance Management. She is the Chairperson Strategy Committee.

Fidel Muema - Msc Proc & Logistics, Bsc PSM, MKISM, MCIPS

Over 9 years’ experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management and Head of Procurement at Makueni County Government. He is the winner of KISM Best Supply Chain Research Paper Award 2022, a mentor, coach and a champion to ensure inclusivity in all sectors. He holds Bachelor of Science degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management (First Class Honours), MSc in Procurement and Logistics, PhD Supply Chain Management (Finalist) and Diploma in Procurement and Supply CIPS-UK. He is a licensed professional, a team player and impactful leader. He is the Chair Disciplinary Committee.

Mark Kemboi Kanda - MKISM

Is a public procurement practitioner with over 17 years in supply chain management in higher institution of learning (JKUAT) and water sector. Currently HoP of North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency. He holds a Master’s Degree in Procurement and logistics from JKUAT and a Bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supplies management from Moi University. He is the Chair Registration and Licensing Committee

Ainea Omuse - Representing the Permanent Secretary, National Treasury/Planning

Mr. Omuse has vast experience in auditing having worked for over 10 years as National Treasury Sub-County Internal Auditor. Currently, he is the Deputy Accountant General working with the National Treasury in the Department of National Assets and Liabilities (NALM). He holds a Masters's Degree in Business Administration (BBM) from Masinde Muliro University. He has also undergone training under strategic leadership, senior management and is a member of the following professional bodies, ICPAK, IIA, KIM, and CFE.

Henock Kirungu MKISM - BCom, Diploma (Supplies Mgmt), MBA

He has over 25-years’ experience in public procurement.

Currently, the Acting General Manager/Technical Services of PPRA. Substantively, the Board Secretary of the PPARB. He previously served as the Manager/Policy and Research at the defunct PPOA. He is an alumni of the United States International Visitor Leadership Program on Procurement Operations.

He has 25-year experience in public service and was involved in the development of Kenya’s public procurement and asset disposal system through initiating, implementing and enforcing public procurement laws, policies, strategies and guidelines at different dispensations.

Kenneth Matiba -MKISM, MKIM, MIRSK

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Matiba is a dynamic Supply Chain Professional with a foundational leadership background and a sterling 15 years of experience, spread locally, regionally, and internationally.