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Rebecca Amukhoye

Chief Executive Officer

Rebecca Amukhoye

Rebecca Amukhoye is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT). She is an agriculturalist and a business development practitioner with vast experience in the development sector. She has over 20 years work experience successfully directing impact oriented programmes that have empowered smallholder farmers on areas of food security, agriculture and enterprise development in Kenya and other East African countries.

Her background is in Agriculture, Rural Development and Strategic Management. In her career, she has been instrumental in providing leadership, planning, implementing projects and ensuring that the operations of the organization are aligned to its vision and strategic direction.

Prior to joining MESPT, Ms. Rebecca served as a Country director and Regional director in a renowned INGO in Kenya and the Eastern Africa, respectively.

Ms. Rebecca holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi, MSc. Agriculture & Rural development from Kenya Methodist University and BSc. Agriculture and Home Economics from Egerton University.

CHARLES NYAWADE

Head of Finance & Administration

Charles Nyawade

Mr. Nyawade is a financial expert with 15 years’ experience in Grants Accounting, microfinance, and development audit roles. He has previously served MESPT at different capacities for 7 years.

Mr. Nyawade oversee all areas of finance and administration, provides strategic analyses for management and board to determine project implementation and the organizations’ profitability in addition to serving as the focal point for human resources management.

He is currently pursuing an MBA (Finance Option) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology and holds a BSC degree from Egerton University. Nyawade is a CPA (K) & CISA holder and a Certified Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.

ERIC NJOROGE

Head of Fundraising & Partnerships

ERIC NJOROGE

Eric is an accomplished nonprofit professional with over 14 years of experience in international development, conservation, and fundraising. He is a Chevening Scholar, holding an MSc in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK, as well as a Master’s degree from Kenyatta University, Kenya, and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome.

Throughout his career, Eric has led successful fundraising and resource mobilization initiatives within the conservation, civil society, higher education, and faith-based sectors. He has also consulted for major international organizations and worked on development initiatives across diverse regions, including USA, and South Sudan. His international experience includes roles in global nonprofit consulting and business development, focusing on health innovation. Eric’s expertise spans a broad range of areas, including international development, conservation, civil society strengthening, capacity building, peacebuilding, Business development, and Resource Mobilization/fundraising. He is passionate about creating impactful programs that address critical global challenges, particularly in Africa.

LISPAH MAINA

Head of Credit and Business Development

LISPAH MAINA

Lispah Maina is the Head of Credit and Business Development at the Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT). She is a credit management and business development professional with over 13 years’ extensive experience in digital lending, E-commerce BNPLS ,Credit Risk and portfolio management.

Prior to joining MESPT, Lispah held senior roles in credit operations and digital lending, where she led credit portfolio management, risk assessment, business development, and team leadership.

Ms. Lispah Maina holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and is Currently pursuing Certified Credit Professional course (CCP, KASNEB). She also has professional training in Monitoring and Evaluation

Kennedy Mayende

Program Director-Financial Inclusion for Youth and MSMEs (FIYMA)

Kennedy Mayende

Kennedy serves as the Program Director for the FIYMA program at MESPT, leading consortium operations and driving strategic execution, high-impact partnerships, and sustainable results. He brings deep expertise in market systems, blended finance, and financial inclusion, partnering with private-sector and enterprise support organizations. His specific work includes designing market-based solutions that unlock critical business support services and finance to youth entrepreneurs and growing businesses. Before his role at MESPT, he managed an IGAD youth entrepreneurship initiative supporting innovation hubs at the universities of Djibouti, Juba, and Khartoum. Over his career, he has delivered major programs funded by global partners, including AfDB, GAC, USDA, and currently the Mastercard Foundation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and an MBA.

Yolanda Webi

ICT Manager

Yolanda Webi

Yolanda heads the ICT department. She has over 16 years’ experience in information technology, Cyber security strategies, policies, change management, business continuity and industry leading frameworks (PCIDSS, ISO27001, NIST, GDPR). She has been involved in improving the information security maturity levels for various organizations in the financial sector and other sectors. She has also chaired the Innovation committee to drive the digital strategy of an organization she worked in and to improve processes and products. She is currently growing Information technology, information security and data protection compliance at MESPT through ICT strategic leadership, ICT management, ICT operations and capacity building for all staff. She holds an MBA (Strategic Management) from JKUAT, bachelor’s degree in computer science from Makerere University, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA) and IMIS higher diploma from Strathmore.

JOYCE KAMANDE

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Manager

Joyce Kamande

Joyce Kamande is a certified Monitoring and Evaluation professional with over 9 years progressive experience in designing and implementing robust M&E systems, result-based M&E frameworks, logic Models and evaluation/ survey instruments for development programmes related to Sustainable Agriculture and livelihoods, Integrated Food security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene initiatives. She has worked in donor projects/ programmes funded by The European Union, Irish Aid, UK-AID, Comic Relief-UK, SIDA Agency, VE-Denmark and Gates Foundation among others.

Previously she has worked with various national and international development agencies where she served on different capacities related to monitoring and Evaluation as well as programme management. Her main roles involved designing and implementing result-based management frameworks for programmes, planning and execution of evaluation/ research studies, capacity building of staff on M&E requirements as well as promoting learning and strengthening use of M&E data/ reports.

At MESPT Joyce will spearhead Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and learning practices across programmes for delivery of quality information needed for strategic planning, adaptive management, accountability and learning purposes.

Godfrey Nyang'ori

Programme Manager

Godfrey Nyang'ori

Godfrey Nyang’ori is a distinguished agribusiness and development practitioner with over 25 years of experience in agricultural development, food systems strengthening, rural livelihoods, and institutional capacity development across Africa. He currently serves as a Programme Manager at MESPT, leading strategic programmes that advance sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and market systems development.

A respected authority in food and feed safety and SPS systems, Godfrey provided leadership in the stakeholder coordination and technical processes that led to the enactment of Kenya’s Food and Feed Safety Coordination Act, strengthening regulatory coherence, consumer protection, food safety compliance, and market competitiveness. He is currently completing a PhD in Project Management at JKUAT and is a strong advocate for public-private collaboration in building resilient, safe, and inclusive agrifood systems.

DOREEN KINOTI

GEAP Programme Manager

Doreen Kinoti

Doreen Kinoti boasts over 15 years of experience in rural development, agriculture, and social impact programs across sub-Saharan Africa, including work in conflict and post-conflict regions. Her expertise spans smallholder commercialization, innovative finance, enterprise development, food safety, and the circular economy. Doreen has led impactful public and private sector initiatives, improving livelihoods and fostering resilience in vulnerable communities. She has managed donor-funded programs supported by DANIDA, USAID, the EU, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Gates Foundation. Doreen holds a BSc in Agricultural Education and Extension from Egerton University and an MSc in Circular Economy and Sustainability from the James Lind Institute.

Margaret Kikuvi

- Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion Advisor

Yolanda Webi

Purity Kinya Nkoroi, CPA(K), is a finance and grants management professional with over twelve years of experience across the NGO, agribusiness, manufacturing and automotive sectors. Her expertise spans financial management, donor compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, risk management and strategic financial planning. As Finance Manager at the Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT), she oversees financial operations, donor fund management, budgeting, payroll administration, audit coordination and compliance across multiple projects. She has managed grants funded by DANIDA, the European Union, SNV, GIZ and USAID, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to donor requirements. Throughout her career, Purity has strengthened financial systems through digital banking solutions, automation of finance and procurement processes, and improved financial modelling and budgeting tools. Her regional experience includes supporting operations in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan. Purity holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Option) from the University of Nairobi and is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Development Finance and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK).

Purity Kinya

Finance Manager

Purity Kinya

Purity Kinya Nkoroi, CPA(K), is a finance and grants management professional with over twelve years of experience
across the NGO, agribusiness, manufacturing and automotive sectors. Her expertise spans financial management,
donor compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, risk management and strategic financial planning.
As Finance Manager at the Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT), she oversees financial
operations, donor fund management, budgeting, payroll administration, audit coordination and compliance across multiple projects. She has managed grants funded by DANIDA, the European Union, SNV, GIZ and USAID, ensuring
financial accountability and adherence to donor requirements.
Throughout her career, Purity has strengthened financial systems through digital banking solutions, automation of finance and procurement processes, and improved financial modelling and budgeting tools. Her regional
experience includes supporting operations in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan.
Purity holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Option) from the University of Nairobi and is a Certified Public
Accountant of Kenya. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Development Finance and is a member of the
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Association of Women Accountants of Kenya
(AWAK).

Elizabeth Wambui

Communications and PR Manager

Elizabeth Wambui

Elizabeth Wambui is the Communications and Public Relations Manager at MESPT. She is a seasoned Strategic and Development Communications professional with over 12 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, branding, media relations and digital communications.
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has held communications leadership roles with a multinational organisation, international NGO and a government organisation, leading communication and public relations for donor-funded
programmes, development initiatives and government engagements.
Her professional experience spans strategic and development communications, public relations, institutional positioning, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, branding, media relations, digital communications and knowledge
sharing.
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a Master’s Degree in Project Planning and Management. She is also a member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK).

John Njoroge

Credit and Business Development Manager -FIYMA Program

John Njoroge

John Njoroge – John brings over fifteen years of progressive experience in credit management, agribusiness financing and business development, with a professional background spanning the cooperative and microfinance sectors. Prior to joining MESPT, he served as Deputy Head of Credit – Agribusiness and Group Lending at Tower Sacco Society Ltd. He previously worked with Vision Fund Kenya Ltd as a Branch Manager and Lead Credit Officer across several branches, gaining extensive experience in credit operations and branch management. John holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance, a Higher National Diploma in Business and Strategic Management, diplomas in Business Administration and Agribusiness Management, and a Certificate in Personnel Management.

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