Strategic Governance
for Sustainable Water Services
Meet the accomplished professionals who provide strategic oversight and governance to ensure NYAWASCO delivers reliable, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation services to Nyamira County.
Board At A Glance
Our Board Members
Experienced professionals committed to providing strategic direction and oversight for sustainable water and sanitation services
James Bundi Morwabe
Board Member
Academic Background
- BA Degree, Second Class
- Specialist in evaluation monitoring and development
- Three diplomas in social work, comparative management and public administration
Career Highlights
- Member of Board of Governors Senator Kebaso Secondary School (2008-2013)
- Member of Board of Governors Kebirigo High School (2016-2018)
- Managing Director - Harbinger Insurance Brokers Ltd (2001-2010)
- Director - Lake Victoria South Water Services Board
- Director - National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation
Specialization
Dr. Eng. Caroline Mong'ina Matara
Board Member
Qualifications
- PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Nairobi)
- MEng in Traffic & Transportation Engineering
- BSc in Civil Engineering (University of Nairobi)
- Registered Professional Engineer (EBK)
- Corporate Member - Institution of Engineers of Kenya
Current Position
Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering
Multimedia University
Professional Experience
- Tutorial Fellow - Technical University of Kenya
- Engineer - Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Projects
- Assistant Engineer - Kenya Urban Roads Authority
- Assistant Engineer - Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Projects
- Over 10 years in academia and civil engineering consultancy
Expertise
Dr. CPA Asenath Maobe, Ph.D.
Board Member
Professional Profile
Dr. CPA Asenath Maobe is a self-driven individual with over fifteen years of strong interdisciplinary experience in; Administration, Research, gender works, operational risk management, accounting, auditing, training, education, education policy, investment banking, budgeting, and leadership.
Current Position
County Chief Officer
Finance and Accounting Services
County Government of Nyamira
Education
- Ph.D. in Finance
- MBA in Finance
- Postgraduate Degree in International Educational Policy
- Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (Hons)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
Achievements & Recognition
- Best Post Doc Fellow of UNESCO - East China Normal University (2020)
- Member - Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
Other Roles
- Senior Lecturer - Kisii University
- Chair - Institutional Scientific Ethics Review Committee
- Involved in a Qual Case with University College London on carbon literacy levels among farmers in Kisii and Nyamira counties
Areas of Passion
Victornah Kemunto Makori
Board Member
Professional Profile
Experienced Community Development Specialist with over ten years of professional practice in sustainable development and social impact initiatives. Specializes in community-led water, sanitation, and livelihood interventions.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Human & Social Studies (Community Development)
- Diploma in Social Work - Distinction
Core Competencies
Professional Experience
Worked with reputable development organizations including New Dawn Foundation & Trust, We World Kenya Foundation, CARE International, YWCA, and Horizon Africa. Specializes in water access, social inclusion, women's empowerment, and sustainable community systems.
Professional Approach
Applies participatory and rights-based approaches ensuring projects are inclusive, locally owned, and environmentally responsible. Skilled in aligning donor requirements with community priorities.
Dr. Lugard Kaunda Ogaro
Board Member
Education
- PhD, Disaster Management & Sustainable Development - MMUST
- MSc Civil Engineering (Environmental Health) - University of Nairobi
- BSc Civil Engineering - JKUAT
- Diploma, International Environmental Law - UNITAR
Current Position
Adjunct Lecturer
Department of Disaster Management and Sustainable Development
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
International Experience
- WASH Technical Advisor - Mercy Corps Global (Sudan, 2024-present)
- Director of Programs - Mercy Corps Somalia (2020-2023)
- Technical Manager - Danish Refugee Council Somalia (2018-2019)
- Governance Manager - DAI-USAID KIWASH Kenya (2016-2018)
Regional Experience
Extensive experience in Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, with remote technical support to Ethiopia, Djibouti, Uganda, and Yemen.
Core Strengths
CO. Hon. Richard Nixon Onyinkwa
Board Member
Professional Profile
A highly motivated, dynamic, and self-driven person with ability to deliver results, strong analytical communication skills and leadership capabilities.
Current Position
County Chief Officer - Environment, Water, Irrigation & Sanitation
County Government of Nyamira
Education
- Ph.D in Project Planning and Management (Ongoing) - University of Nairobi
- Master's Degree in Project Planning & Management - University of Nairobi
- Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Kisii University
Previous Roles
- County Chief Officer - Economic Planning, Resource Mobilization and ICT, County Government of Nyamira
Professional Experience
- Planning, Policy and Budget Making
- Project Planning and Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Lecturer - Kisii University
- Various Leadership Roles
Areas of Specialization
Naom Nyaechero Ondieki
Board Member
Education Background
- MBA in Strategic Management
- Degree in Education Sciences (Chemistry & Biology)
Professional Experience
- 10 years experience teaching Chemistry and Biology
- Successfully served a 5-year term as MCA - County Assembly of Nyamira
- Business Entrepreneur in supplies and large-scale farming
Community Involvement
A mentor, role model, and social activist supporting the community. Inspired daily by her husband and their three daughters.
Areas of Expertise
Stephen Ouko Bundi
Board Member
Education Background
- Bachelor's Degree in Education (Second Class)
- Diploma from Kenya Educational Management Institute on Capacity Building of Secondary Schools Board of Management
Current Positions
- Member of Nyamira County Education Board
- Parents Teachers Association Chairman - Nyamira County
- Board of Management Member - Nyansiongo Boys High School
- Professional Mediator from Mediation Training Institute East Africa
Key Responsibilities
Provides strategic direction and oversight in education management, parent-teacher relations, and conflict resolution within educational institutions.
Expertise
Joseph Mbere Arama
Board Member
Education Background
- BED Arts – Kenyatta University
Career Progression
- 1989-1993 – Classroom Teacher at Gekano Boys
- 1993-1999 – Deputy Principal at Cardinal Otunga High School
- 1999-2003 – Principal at Ntana Secondary School
- 2003-2012 – Principal at Nyansiongo Boys High School
- 2012-2020 – Senior Principal at Nyakemicha Secondary School
Current Leadership Roles
- Chairman of Magwagwa Catholic Parish
- Board of Management Member - Educational Institutions
Experience Summary
Over 30 years of progressive experience in educational leadership, moving from classroom teaching to senior principal positions. Demonstrated expertise in institutional management and community leadership.
Areas of Specialization
Board Responsibilities
Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance to ensure NYAWASCO delivers on its mandate
Strategic Direction
Setting long-term vision and strategic objectives
Governance
Ensuring compliance and ethical standards
Performance Oversight
Monitoring organizational performance
Stakeholder Engagement
Representing community and stakeholder interests