Our People

Heads Of Departments.

Acting Managing Director

CPA Charles M. Mativo

CPA Charles Mativo is an Accountant by profession and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from KCA University. He is a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

He is a highly motivated Finance professional with over 30 years’ experience with excellent analytical, conceptual and human skills. He has extensive knowledge in accounting systems, data analysis, budget preparation and implementation, strategy formulation and financial reporting. He has track record in leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and has excellent inter-personal skills. He joined the company in 1985.

Manager, Legal Services & Company Secretary

Charity Ndeke

Charity Ndeke is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 11 years post admission experience in the legal profession with expertise in Conveyancing, Litigation, Contracts and Commercial Law. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya. She is also a Certified Secretary (CS) and a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries. She is also a Governance, Ethics, Risk and Compliance expert.

She holds a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from the University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law (KSL).

She Joined Kenya Industrial Estates in 2015.

Manager, Human Resources and Administration

Esther M. Mbula

Esther Mbula is currently the Manager, Human Resources and Administration. She holds a Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) from Kenyatta University; Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa; Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Human Resource Management and Certified Human Resource Professional Kenya, CHRP (K) from the Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB).  She is a Full Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM). She joined KIE in September 2021 as the Human Resources and Administration, Manager.

Manager, Internal Audit

CPA Teobard Mugo

Mr. Teobard Mugo, a seasoned Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from KCA University, is a Certified Public Accountant and an esteemed member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). With a rich professional background, he has been an integral part of The Kenya Industrial Estates since 1994, assuming a pivotal role as the head of the Internal Audit Department.

In addition to his CPA qualification and ICPAK affiliation, Mr. Teobard Mugo is also a proud member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). His extensive experience and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to the organization.

Manager, Corporate Strategy and Planning

Monica C. Kotut

Mrs. Monica Kotut is currently the Manager, Corporate Strategy and Planning. She holds an MBA (HR Option) from Kenyatta University; Bachelor of Arts from Moi University and Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Human Resource management (IHRM).  She is member of the Institute of Human Resource management. She joined KIE in 1994 as a Projects Officer and rose through the ranks to the current position.

Manager, ICT

Dennis G. Ong’aria

Mr. Dennis G. Ong’aria is an ICT practitioner licensed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology and a Diploma in Information Systems Management. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Information Technology (MSc IT) at JKUAT.

He joined KIE in November 2021 as Manager ICT

He has over 8 years ICT Management experience in various State Agencies.

Manager, Risk Management

Moses Miano

Mr. Moses Miano is a corporate risk specialist and strategist in communicating risk policies and processes for enterprises through research and skilful handling and interpreting data. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Nairobi University and a Bachelor’s degree in science from Egerton University. He is a certified trainer of trainers in First aid and fire Marshal and also a graduate from Institute of Advanced technology. He joined KIE in 2021 from Absa Bank Kenya ltd where he was a risk manager

Manager, Credit Department

Dr. Doreen K. Kimathi

Dr. Doreen K. Kimathi, PhD is the Manager in charge of Credit/Lending function at KIE. With over 18 years of experience in banking and finance, Dr. Kimathi has built a solid foundation in financial investing and lending management. Additionally, she is proficient in entrepreneurship development, building and managing high performing teams, operations optimization, corporate governance, stakeholder relationship management and financial management. Her career journey has been diverse and multifaceted, spanning development finance, banking, business consultancy, higher learning institutions and micro-finance.

Dr. Kimathi holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), an MBA (Strategic Management) from USIU-Africa and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Banking and Finance) from Kenyatta University. She has attended several professional and personal development courses. Doreen is also a full member of Kenya Institute of Management and Women on Boards Network. She joined KIE in 2017.

Manager, Industrial Estates Development & Incubations services

Churchill W. Achika

Mr Churchill Achika holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He is currently pursuing Masters of Business Management degree at United States International University. He has extensive knowledge in engineering, manufacturing and facilities management having served in various managerial roles at East African Breweries Limited. He is a registered engineer and a member of the Project Management Institute. He joined KIE in the year 2021.

Manager, Business Advisory Services

Joseph Otieno Ayieko

Mr. Joseph Otieno Ayieko is the Manager in charge of Business Advisory Services that has the portfolio of Entrepreneurship Training, Resource Mobilization, Consultancy and Partnership & Collaborations. Mr. Ayieko has over 30 years in KIE working in the Branches and Head Office. Over the years Mr. Ayieko has built a solid foundation for Business Advisory Services for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises at KIE. In addition, he is a consultant and entrepreneurship trainer on sustainable rural economic empowerment, fluent in building and managing high performing teams, partnership relationship management and a trained Environmental Impact and Environmental Audit Assessor.

Mr. Ayieko holds a MSc in Entrepreneurship from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration with Information Technology from Maseno University, Diploma in Community-Based Project Planning and Management from Kenya Institute of Social Work, Diploma in Cooperative Audit from Cooperative University of Kenya, CPA- (Part II). He is also a Certified ILO Trainer on Gender and Entrepreneurship, Master Trainer on Quality and Productivity Improvement, Certified in Strategic Management and Leadership. Mr. Ayieko is a full-time member of Eastern Africa Network for Gender and Enterprise Development Trust, International SME Loop Association and JICA Ex-Participants Alumni of Kenya (JEPAK).

AG. MANAGER OPERATIONS

REV. PETER KIPKOECH ROTICH

A motivated and results-oriented business management professional with a strong foundation in entrepreneurship and strategic management. Equipped with a solid academic background and practical knowledge in business administration, contributing his expertise at Kenya Industrial Estates since 1st August 1994. The same endeavors to always strengthen creativity and innovation on entrepreneurship development and excellent performance on customer service delivery.

Rev. Peter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management – Entrepreneurship Option from Mount Kenya University, completed Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – Strategic Management Option, awaiting graduation at Mount Kenya University. He also holds a Diploma in Business Administration from The Kenya Polytechnic currently known as Technical University College.

Rev. Peter K. Rotich joined Kenya Industrial Estates as a Project Assistant in Tala Branch, became an Officer-in -Charge in Bomet , Branch Manager in Kisii, Kitui, Kericho and Nyamira Branch offices, Regional Manager  in Nyanza Region (Kisumu office) and the North Rift Region (Eldoret office). The same is now the Ag. Manager Operations