Mrs. Bernadette W. Musundi is the Chair of the Board of Directors at TI-Kenya, a position she was elected to in 2017. She is a former Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs, Heritage and Sports. During her service in the Government of Kenya, she played a key role in spearheading reforms in the Prisons Department and policies that concern gender development and children’s welfare. She was instrumental in the coordination of administrative steps which led to the establishment of the Children’s Act and initiated the development of the national sports policy framework.

She also served as the Vice President of the International Co-operative Alliance’s (ICA) Global Women Committee which developed the policy framework for women in the co-operative movement. She sits on several boards of directors, among them as a Trustee of the Kianda Foundation; and is the current Chair of the Strathmore University Council. She was also the founding Chairperson of Regina Pacis College Board – a constituent College of Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Mrs. Musundi also served as the National Chair of the Trefoil Women’s Guild of the Kenya Girl Guides Association and as Chair of the Board of Governors for Highridge Teachers College. Mrs. Musundi twice served as the Executive Director of the Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO), among the largest women’s NGOs in Eastern Africa.

In October 2016, Mrs. Musundi was appointed and subsequently elected Chair of the Recruitment Panel for the Chairman and Commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

She is a holder of a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Co-operative Management. She has also undertaken many professional courses in policy development, management, and adult education both locally and internationally.

Mr. James Muthui is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya having been admitted in 2003. He has a vast legal experience in commercial and civil litigation in the following areas – land disputes, intellectual property, banking law, environmental and conservation law, judicial review, employment disputes, debt collection, arbitration and meditation, and other general commercial areas. He is currently a partner at Kaplan and Stratton Advocates. He handles matters in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, the High Court, Employment and Labour Relations Court, Arbitral Tribunals and other tribunals.

He holds a Bachelor of Law degree from The University of Nairobi. He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and International Bar Association. Mr. Muthui is a Commissioner of Oaths (2007) and a Patent Agent, Kenya Industrial Property Institute (2012). He joined the TI-Kenya Board of Directors in February 2020.

Ms. Eva Wangui is a business leader with over 20 years’ experience in telecommunications, mobile financial Services, manufacturing industries and consultancy. Ms. Wangui’s career background is in Finance and Accounting and has purposed to share her personal and professional experience as a consultant by offering support to startups in the areas of Finance, Procurement, IT and Corporate Governance. She has previously worked with Diageo for over 15 years rising to the level of Head of Finance, Bharti Airtel Ltd as the Finance Director, Cluster Finance Head – Kenya and Tanzania in Safal Group, Chief Manager Finance and Administration at Stima Sacco and presently works as Finance Business Partner in Safaricom PLC.

She is well versed in areas of Financial Reporting & Analytics, Commercial Finance, Project Management, Board Representations, Business Re-engineering, Controls and Governance, Working Capital Optimization, External Stakeholder Engagements and Talent Leadership. She has a great passion in financial inclusivity, especially in Africa.

Ms. Wangui holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from East and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI), Bachelor of Commerce – First Class Honors (Marketing Option), from KCA University, Advanced Management Programme (AMP) from IESE Business School (Spain) and Strathmore Business School (Kenya), Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K). Other certifications that she holds include Airtel Leadership Development Program facilitated by Centre of Creative Leadership (Gurgaon, India) and Telecoms mini MBA by Coleago. She joined the TI-Kenya Board of Directors in January 2020, and is the Chair of the Finance Committee of the Board.

Ms. Samira Mary Leakey is a Writer, Editor, Communications and Public Affairs specialist. She has conducted independent consultancies in communications and project management fields with the Turkana Basin Institute, the African Conservation Fund, World Bank, Institute of Economic Affairs, African Medical and Research Foundation and the UNDP Global Environment Facility, Africa Bureau. She co-authored the auto-biographical book of Meave Leakey’s life in search of human origins.

Ms. Samira holds a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs – International Development Policy Focus from Princeton University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from The University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies.

She sits on the Governing Body of Hillcrest International Schools and joined the TI-Kenya Board of Directors in February 2020.

Dr. Bedan Lyanda Musima is the founder and managing director of The Dental & Maxillofacial Imaging Centre Ltd (DAMIC). He is also the founder and chief clinical lead of a multidisciplinary dental centre, Dr Musima and Associates Ltd. Dr. Musima holds a Masters of Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from the BPP University, United Kingdom, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, Diploma in Orthodontics (DOrth) from the University of Pretoria, South Africa and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry (PDD) Implantology from The University of Western Cape, South Africa.

Dr. Musima is a member of various professional bodies including the British Orthodontic Society, International Association of Dental Research (IADR), American Dental Association (ADA), Kenya Dental Association (KDA) and the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA). He joined the TI-Kenya Board of Directors in January 2020.

Sheila Masinde has over 10 years work experience in media, outreach, governance and programme management. She joined TI-Kenya in 2014 from BBC Media Action (British Broadcasting Corporation’s international development charity) where she was the Communications and Training Manager. She first worked for Transparency International  Kenya from 2009 to 2012 as the Advocacy and Communications Programme Officer. She has also worked at the Nation Media Group as a radio news presenter for Easy FM and online sub-editor, and I Choose Life as a Programme Trainer and Assistant Programme Manager. She also sits on the board of I Choose Life and serves in the resource mobilization and communications board committee. She holds a Master of Arts in Communication studies from the School of Journalism, University of Nairobi and Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyatta University.

She serves as the secretary to the Board of Directors since January 2020.

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.