Maryanne Akoth

Director for Programs

Maryanne is passionate about supporting entrepreneurship & employment.

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She has experience in organizational mgt & in 2019 was nominated promising innovation leader by ALPS

Janet Odawa

Operations Lead

Janet is responsible for planning & execution of operations and coordination of classes.

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Janet holds a degree in Actuarial Science from Strathmore University

Daniel Kinuthia

Administrative Assistant

Daniel ensures smooth flow of day to day operations by maintaining systems, procurement and technical support

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Daniel holds a diploma in Business Administration & computerized accounts

Olive Kirigo

Business Development

Olive is responsible for business development. She has a background in Banking & CRM Consulting.

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She holds a degree in Administration & Mgt Finance from St. Paul's University

Josephine Ng'ang'a

Research Associate

Josephine is responsible for conducting & research projects & has vast experience working with entrepreneurs. 

She holds a degree in Actuarial Science from Strathmore University.

Francis Mutua

Finance & HR Manager

Francis is responsible for overseeing day to day operations, budgeting,  financial reporting, audit & HR Processes 

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He holds a degree in Economics & is a Certified Accountant (CPAK)

Theodore Angwenyi

Project & Marketing Analyst

Theodore responsible for project analysis, marketing & client communication.

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Theodore holds a degree in Financial Engineering and a Certificate in Data Science from Strathmore University

Agnes Mukulu

Business Development

Agnes is a seasoned business development professional with experience in the banking and insurance industries.

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Agnes has a degree in Economics & Finance from Kenyatta University

Audrey Aidi

Academic & Alumni Relations

Audrey oversees the AEP sessions and is in charge of content development & updates.

She doubles up as the ISBI Alumni Relations Lead ensuring follow up with entrepreneurs after they graduate

Ian Mngolia

ReKa Project & Research Lead

Ian leads ISBI's research & analysis team and is involved in development of the ReKa project.

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Ian holds a degree in Financial Engineering from Strathmore University

Prof. Robert Mudida

Negotiation Module

Prof. Mudida is an Associate Professor of Political Economy at Strathmore University Business School.

He has considerable lecturing & practical experience in the areas of Economics, Applied Econometrics, Public Policy, Negotiation, International Trade & Finance.

Roseline K. Njogu

Legal Module

Ms. Roseline is a PhD Candidate at the University of Nairobi & holds a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) from Harvard Law School.

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She is an expert in corporate law, antitrust & Islamic Finance. She also serves on the advisory board of the South African Journal on Policy Development (SAJPD) where she advises on articles of International Investment & Finance

Thrity Engineer-Mbuthia

Marketing & Entrepreneurship Modules

Thrity Engineer is a Certified Executive & Leadership Coach & a Professional Marketer who has worked with diverse professionals in the business environment

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Her areas of specialization are in Management and Leadership, Communication, Customer Experience, Sales & Marketing. She has trained over 320 managers in East Africa & 100 managers for KNHCR, MESPT, AIG & KCB among others

Dr. James Wanjagi

Strategy Consultant 

Dr. James Wanjagi holds a PhD in Organizational Management from Capella University - School of Business in Minneapolis. 

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He is a seasoned senior level executive, Certified Project Mgt. Professional, Strategist & IT Technology expert with over 15 years market experience, managing organizational performance & multi-million dollar operations & projects

Ngina Mutava

Tax Module

Ngina is a tax lawyer with over 10 years' experience in tax & general legal practice. She holds a Master's Degree in International Tax from New York University. Her areas of focus include: International Taxation, Tax Policy, gender & tax as well as domestic tax.

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She is the Associate Director of Strathmore Tax Research Centre and has worked with  KPMG & set up tax departments for top firms in the country

Betty Maloba

Strategy and Investment & Banking Modules

Betty Maloba has 20 years’ experience in the banking industry, working as a senior business development manager at KCB (Kenya Commercial Bank). She is currently pursuing her PhD.

She has facilitated staff and client training while at KCB with respect to strategy and has vast knowledge in Investment and Banking, Bank products & Financing.

John Njane

Employee Management Module

John Njane is the Human Resource Manager at Strathmore University Business School, previously worked as the HR Partner at Strathmore University.

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John is a mentor, serving undergraduate students at Strathmore University and a Part-time lecturer in areas of Leadership, Corporate Governance and Human Resource Management.

Tabitha Njuguna

Finance Modules

Tabitha is a doctoral fellow pursuing a PhD in Business Administration (Finance). She is an affiliate of the Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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Tabitha has over 10 years of teaching experience at Strathmore University. She is also involved in lecturing finance courses for executive programs at the business school. Prior to which, she worked at Commercial Bank of Africa now (NCBA)