Our Board of Directors.
Nine seasoned leaders steering Wema Wealth Africa through the Strategic Plan 2025–2035.
ABOUT THE BOARD
Independent oversight.
Deep sector expertise.
Wema’s Board of Directors is the supreme governance body — approving the Strategic Plan, budgets, and policies; overseeing the Executive Director; and ensuring every shilling, every indicator, and every community we serve is held to the highest standard of accountability.
- Nine independent directors with sector and donor-fund experience
- Specialists in finance, advocacy, HR, MERL, gender, and governance
- Aligned with the SDGs, AU Agenda 2063, and AU-CAADP framework
- Quarterly board sittings with public learning briefs
LEADERSHIP
The Office of the
Board.
Sam Makau
BOARD CHAIR
Advocacy, Communications & Coalition Building Specialist
- Project Coordinator at CHReaD
- Former Policy & Advocacy Officer at WACI Health
- Extensive experience in media engagement and coalition building
- Worked with governments, civil society, and international organisations
- Skilled in public policy advocacy, communications strategy, and stakeholder relations
Mary Muia
CEO & BOARD SECRETARY
Founder Director, WEMA Wealth Africa
- President, Soroptimist International Africa Federation (SIAF)
- Extensive experience in UN advocacy and international governance
- Vice Chair, NGO Committee on Sustainable Development — New York
- Former UN Representative for UNEA Nairobi
- Chair, Coalition for Health Research & Development (CHReaD) Africa
- Expert in gender equality, systems strengthening, and strategic communication
Gitonga Anthony Nteere
BOARD TREASURER
Finance & Grants Management Specialist
- Country Finance & Administration Manager at Corus International
- Extensive experience in donor compliance and grants management
- Expert in financial planning, budgeting, audits, and treasury management
- Supported financial operations across Kenya and Uganda
- Trained over 225 community organisations on systems strengthening
Grace Njeri-Gatebi
BOARD DIRECTOR
Organisational Culture & Systems Strengthening Specialist
- Leads HR strategy across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
- Extensive experience in multinational and donor-funded environments
- Expert in organisational design, succession planning, and culture transformation
- Former HR leader at AMREF, MSH, Kenya Orient Insurance, and NOPE
- Strong background in executive coaching and workforce transformation
- Currently employed by Lutheran World Relief
Ambrose Wanjala
BOARD DIRECTOR
Strategy & MERL Specialist
- Global MEL Specialist at Sightsavers International
- Expert in Power BI, SPSS, DHIS2, QGIS, and digital analytics
- Led evaluations across multiple African countries
- Strong expertise in ESG, food security analysis, and sustainability measurement
- Experienced in adaptive learning systems and data-driven decision-making
Bevaline Achieng Odera
BOARD DIRECTOR
Gender, Inclusion & Advocacy Advisor
- Senior Program Officer at Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI)
- Led epidemic preparedness advocacy and coalition-building initiatives
- Extensive experience with USAID-funded health programmes
- Strong expertise in HIV prevention, GBV response, and community systems
- Proven track record in policy engagement and public health mobilisation
Nelson Asira Otieno
BOARD DIRECTOR
Communications, Youth & Public Engagement Specialist
- Pursuing a Master's in Education for Global Futures in Finland
- Former Head of Communications, YALI Alumni Association of Kenya
- Experienced in international conferences and multicultural programming
- Skilled in strategic communications, social media, and stakeholder engagement
- Strong background in youth advocacy and event coordination
Walter P. Mukhwana
BOARD DIRECTOR
Partnerships & Donor Relations Specialist
- PhD, Public Health
- Senior Health Consultant/Advisor, KPMG
- Co-Principal Investigator, Amref-led IDRC 19-country Regional Climate and Health Hub
- Former Deputy Chief of Party, World Vision Somalia Global Fund TB Program
- Led evaluations, data quality, and health systems strengthening
- Former Public Health Professional, PwC
Linda Eunice Oloo
BOARD DIRECTOR
Legal, Compliance & Governance Specialist
- Governance Advisor — Anti-Corruption, UK FCDO
- Specialist in governance reform, integrity systems, and accountability
- Leads anti-corruption and legislative reform initiatives
- Former Prosecution Counsel, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
- Contributed to justice sector reforms and prosecution policy development
HOW THE BOARD OPERATES
Governance, earned daily.
Four principles guide every board sitting, every audit, every policy decision. Adopted at registration in 2025; renewed annually.
Integrity
Every decision, every shilling, every report — answerable to the communities we serve.
Transparency
Quarterly board minutes, annual audited financials, and public learning briefs.
Inclusion
Women, youth, and persons with disabilities at the centre of governance design.
Accountability
Independent audits, safeguarding policies, and a whistleblower channel that works.
Partner with our
governance.
Donors, governments, and partners — write to the Board Secretary for governance MoUs, evaluation requests, or strategic alignment conversations.