Civil Society State of the Nation Address

Gibson is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of skills in Project and Program Management, MEAL, stakeholders’ engagement & management, program financing, knowledge & talent management, team development, adaptive management, Agile methodologies, resilience programming, results-based management and resource mobilization. He has experience in implementing and managing different projects and programmes in Kenya, East Africa and Africa; funded by bilateral and multilateral donors.

In his new role, he shall be responsible for the leadership and day to day management and development of programmes towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan.

Gibson holds a Bachelor of Education from Egerton University, A Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, and is a globally certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).

Devaline is a dynamic law student with a diverse range of experience and skills in legal research, legal analysis, legal drafting, advocacy and client management.

In his new role, he will be responsible for supporting all aspects of Strengthening Capacities of Local Civil Societies to Fight Corruption; Tupigane na Ufisadi (TUNU) PROJECT; to ensure successful implementation of the project deliverables on digital technologies and assisting in manning of the digital platforms, complaints reception and handling, data collection and analytics, reporting and documentation

Devaline is set to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in laws (LLB) from the University of Nairobi on 13/12/2024. Prior to joining Transparency International, Devaline has worked at Rabala and Company Advocates, The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration, The Refugee Consortium of Kenya and First Assurance Company.

Diana Mwanzia is an experienced Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a passion and dedication to human rights, policy advocacy and social change. She has over 7 years of combined experience in litigation, human rights and policy advocacy. She has previously worked in private legal practice and worked with organizations such as Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development, East Africa Civil Society Organizations Forum-Kenya Chapter, Kituo cha Sheria and Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya). In TI-Kenya, she is responsible for supporting all aspects of legal matters, public interest litigation coordination, legislative drafting, and strategic advocacy initiatives to promote good governance and combat corruption. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Kenyatta University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is currently pursuing Certified Secretaries (CS) course (Advanced Level).

James Kinyua is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of experience and skills on matters economics, governance, public administration and project management. James has over 7 years of professional experience having previously worked with renown institutions within Kenya such as the Ministry of Finance at the County Government of Kirinyaga, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the National Democratic Institute (NDI) For International Affairs, and the Parliament of Kenya prior to joining Transparency International-Kenya as a Project Officer Public Finance Management (PFM). James has a diverse background, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree, double major in Economics, Political Science and Public Administration; a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management; and currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration all from and at the University of Nairobi.

Andrew Letting is an enthusiastic Environmentalist with a diverse range of experience and skills in Climate Finance, Climate Diplomacy, and Natural Resources Management across both private and public sectors. He currently works as a Project Assistant in Climate Governance at Transparency International Kenya. His past roles include research in Climate Finance and work in Ecological Restoration . Andrew holds a BSc in Natural Resources Management and is a certified Associate Expert in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA). His passion for Climate Finance, Adaptation, Climate Negotiation, and Environmental Law drives his commitment to fostering sustainable practices and governance in the face of global climate challenges.

Caroline is a dynamic PMERLA professional with over 8 years of progressive experience and skills in planning, monitoring, and evaluation, research, reporting, learning, quality assurance and resource mobilisation. Passionate on PMERLA, she has a profound commitment on enhancing program effectiveness and sustainable impact through rigorous data-driven insights for evidence-based decision making. In TI-Kenya, she is responsible for Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Reporting, Learning and Adapting (PMERLA) processes and quality assurance ensuring TI-Kenya remains progressive in achieving its Strategic Plan. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Planning from the University or Nairobi, certification in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Amref International University and is currently pursuing her masters in Monitoring and Evaluation from the University of Nairobi.

Brian Ekodere is a lawyer with a passion for legal systems, social justice, governance, human rights, and dispute resolution. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Kenyatta University and a Diploma in International Studies from the University of Nairobi. Brian has extensive experience in legal research, advocacy, and youth empowerment. Brian is dedicated to fostering a just and equitable society by promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Philomena is a lawyer, currently undertaking the Advocates Training Program at the Kenya School of Law, following her attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL. B) from the University of Nairobi. She is also a Certified Professional Mediator (CPM).

With a keen interest in Human Rights, Policy, Democracy, and Governance, she is deeply invested in promoting equitable legal practices and advocating for social justice. Her professional journey includes valuable experiences from (Coulson Harney LLP) Bowmans Law and ENS Africa, where she developed a solid understanding of legal intricacies and demonstrated proficiency in navigating complex legal landscapes. Beyond her legal pursuits, Philomena actively engages in community service through volunteer work with local CSOs, aiming to extend her impact beyond the legal sphere and contribute meaningfully to societal progress.

Thomas is a dynamic professional with a wide range of experience and skills in community mobilization, capacity development in governance, media engagement, networking and partnership development. In his new role, he shall be responsible for offering support to the North Rift Regional Office to ensure successful implementation of the projects and assisting in logistical tasks, data collection and documentation. Thomas holds a diploma in public relations, marketing and advertising from ICS college, diploma in project planning and NGO management from Cambridge universal college and diploma in film and television production from Alphax college.

Emily is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of experience and skills in asset management, vendor relations, process improvement, event management, procurement process and procedures, admin management, communication and interpersonal skills. In her role, she is responsible for all the procurement processes and procedures towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan. Emily holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Africa Nazarene University. She is also a holder of certificate in facilitation skills and Diploma in Business Management.

George is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of experience and skills in financial and project management, couching and mentoring, monitoring and evaluation, financial reporting and procurement amongst others.

In his new role, is responsible for overseeing the work of finance, investments and business development towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan.

George holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration from USIU, a Masters of Business Administration from the African Nazarene University, CPA-K and CPS-K qualifications from Strathmore Business School.

Linet is a highly dynamic and versatile professional with extensive experience across various domains. She possesses a comprehensive skill set essential for effective project and organizational management. This includes expertise in Program Management and Reporting, ensuring strategic initiatives are designed and implemented to meet objectives with accurate reporting on outcomes. She excels in Coordination and Relationship Management, forging strong connections with stakeholders to drive collaboration and achieve shared goals.

She is responsible for implementing governance projects and working with communities and government with an emphasis on Land, Extractives and Energy towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan.

Linet holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development from Kenyatta University with a Diploma in Public Relations Management and Advance Certificate in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. She’s currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Development Studies (Economic Planning)- thesis level at the Management University of Africa.

Annet is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of experience and skills in community engagement and advocacy, training, strategy and policy development as well as project management.

She is responsible for offering support to the North Rift Regional Office to ensure the successful implementation of the projects and documenting of legal aid cases for walk-in and call-in clients towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan.

Annet holds a Bachelor of Bachelor of Political science and Public administration from Kisii University.

Jane is a finance and grants specialist with a Master of Science in Organizational Development, Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and CPA (K). She has over 15 years’ of experience in strengthening organizations ‘capacities for sustainable program delivery through integration of best grants and financial management practices and compliance with different donor rules and regulations including USAID, UKAID, DANIDA, GCERF, SIDA and EU among others. She has served as the grants management technical lead at Faith To Action Network and Act Change Transform.