Dr. Peter Kuguru (Ph.D)
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF ADVISOR
Board of Advisors
Senior board of advisors
Samuel Njenga
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Dr. Peter Kuguru (Ph.D)
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF ADVISOR
Chairman Board of Advisors: Finstock Evarsity College
Peter is an accomplished businessman, industrialist and entrepreneur. He has a proved track record of starting and growing businesses, in addition to devising strategies to survive hostile business and highly competitive environments. His unique experiences and contribution in the society has earned him international recognition and national awards including a HSC status.
Previous and current leadership assignments include being the Chief Executive Officer of Softa Bottling Company Limited. Others include;
| 1973 | : | Kenya Creameries Cooperative – Chemist, Dairy technology |
| 1974 – 1975 | : | House of Manji – Production Manager |
| 1975 – 1978 | : | Kenya Bureau of Standards – Head of Food & Agriculture |
| 1978 – To date | : | Self Employed – CEO Softa Bottling Company Ltd |
| 1984 – 1986 | : | Director – Kenya Dairy Board |
| 2006 -To date | : | Director – Mathira Coffee Mills Ltd |
| 2011 - 2014 | : | Board Chairman: Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited |
| 2011 - 2014 | : | National Chairman: Communication and Publicity committee water sector in Kenya. Ministry of Water |
| 2013 – 2014 | : | Member of task force on Nairobi City Water |
| 2015 – 2019 | : | Chairman United Grain Millers Association (UGMA) |
| 2017 – To date | : | Chairman Kenya National Food Fortification Alliance (KNFFA) |
| 2018 – To date | : | Member Task Force on Maize Kenya |
| 2020- To date | : | Chairman-Board of Advisors -Finstock Evarsity College |
He also has overseas work experience including that of being a quality controller for Watties Canneries (New Zealand), production supervisor for Tatura Milk Products (Australia), production supervisor for Myojo Food Industries. He has also worked briefly in Hongkong, Singapore, Germany and England.
He holds multiple academic qualifications. He went to Kagumo Primary, proceeded to Kagumo Secondary School for his O levels, proceeded to Kenyatta College for his A levels. He acquired his Bachelor’s in Technology (Food Technology) from Massey University, New Zealand, and his Executive Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Management University of Africa (MUA). He finalized his PhD in Leadership and Management from Open University of Tanzania in the year 2025
He is a professional member of the Institute of Science and Technology (UK), associate member of Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya), professional member of the Institute of Science and Technology (New Zealand). Professional business memberships include KEPSA (Kenya Private Sector Alliance), KAM (Kenya Association of Manufactures), Member of Government Task Force in Maize Value Chain, Chairman KNFFA (Kenya National Food Fortification Alliance) Ministry of Health and Chairman MRA (Muthaiga Residents Association) Membership
Samuel Njenga
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Marketing Director, Finstock Evarsity USA LLC
A commercial executive with over 20 years work experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Governance from both public and private sector. He was formerly the Chief Executive Officer at Institute of internal auditors, Kenya. Prior to joining the institute, he was the Business Development Manager at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in charge of Kenya and Rwanda and also served at Kenya Power & Lighting Company as a Marketing & Customer Relations officer, Triton Petroleum Company as a Territory Manager and Caltex Oil (K) Ltd as a Station Operations Manager.
He holds an MBA in Corporate Management from KCA University, BSC in statistics from University of Nairobi and a Post graduate diploma in Sales & Marketing Management from the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) – UK. He has attended and participated in many other professional training programs both locally and internationally.
He is affiliated to a number of professional bodies by being a member which are Marketing Society of Kenya, Kenya institute of Management, Institute of internal auditors-Kenya and Institute of Directors -Kenya.
He has additionally been a volunteer judge for the various MSK coordinated trade fairs for the last 10 years and also formerly served at Kenya institute of Management as a chair in their Branch advisory Board committee.
Other board of advisors
CPA John Githii Kimani
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Prof. Patrick Ngumi, PhD
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Joshua Oiro
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Dr. James Scott
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Dr. Samantha Samson
BOARD OF ADVISOR
CPA John Githii Kimani
BOARD OF ADVISOR
John is an experienced economic and business consultant and has wide experience in economic, accounting, auditing and business management issues. Currently pursuing a PhD in Economics (University of Nairobi), and a PhD in Finance (Open University of Tanzania-OUT), he has a Master of Arts in Economics (University of Nairobi), a Bachelors Degree of Commerce (Finance Option-University of Nairobi), a CPA (K) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He has extensive experience in research softwares such as SPSS, STATA and EVIEWS. His work experience spans across sectors such as hospitality, banking, logistics and business consulting. He has previously worked a senior accountant (Hilton Hotel), Senior Auditor (Imperial Bank) and Head of the Internal Audit Department (SDV Transami Ltd).
Relevant Leadership, Employment and Consultancy Background
- Current CEO & Team Leader – Finstock Consulting Ltd (Training and Consulting Firm)
- Current CEO & Team Leader – Finstock Evarsity College Ltd ( E-learning College registered under Ministry of Education and NITA)
- Lead Agent for African Region – IPR Journals and Book Ltd (Publishing firm)
- Lead Agent for African Region – CARI Journals Ltd (Publishing firm)
- Lead Agent for African Region – AJPO Journals Ltd (Publishing firm)
- Director and Promoter-Wits Technologies Ltd (Software, Web development and ICT firm)
- Director and Promoter-Finstock Finance Solutions Ltd (Accounting, Finance, Tax Consulting firm)
- Principal Consultant-Development of a business plan for Premier Bank of Somalia
- Principal Consultant-Feasibility study for UHT line for Mukuruweini Wakulima Dairy Ltd
- Principal Consultant- Development of a business plan for NorthFront Technologies Mlugha edutech product
Prof. Patrick Ngumi, PhD
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Patrick has background in finance and operations with key and special focus in businesses transformation. His recent and current passion is transformation of family owned businesses. As a strategic advisor, Patrick and his team have been instrumental in the strategic transformation of some leading businesses in Kenya. Powered by his skillful leadership and team oversight, some of the businesses have significantly grown their top line performance over a period of time as well as returning impressive cashflows. During his career, he has been a key influencer in the transformation journey of several organizations. Patrick and his team are currently managing the transformation journey of several businesses in Kenya whose combined estimated turnover runs into billions of Kenya shillings.
Previous leadership assignments include; Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) a leading professional and regulatory body in East Kenya, Director Private Sector, Enablers and Competitiveness at the National Economic and Social Council of Kenya a Government of Kenya top advisory body and think tank, Finance and Administration Director at Postbank the largest Government savings bank in Kenya, Finance and Administration Manager at Housing Finance Bank the leading mortgage house in Kenya, Chief Finance Officer at The Aga Khan Hospital the largest healthcare network in East Africa and has also worked in Financial Accounting and Operations Management in various companies.
Patrick is a holder of multiple academic qualifications including; PhD(Economics), PhD(Business Administration), MA(Economics), MBA(Strategic Management) and B.Ed(Hons). He also holds multiple professional qualifications as a; CPA(K) Certified Public Accountant of Kenya, CHRP(K) Certified Human Resource Professional of Kenya, CPS(K) Certified Public Secretary of Kenya, CIFA(K) Certified Investment and Financial Analyst of Kenya and CIPS(UK) Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional of UK. He is a member of various professional bodies which include; Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRM), Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK), Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts of Kenya (ICIFA), Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and Kenya Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)
Joshua Oiro
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Mr. Joshua Oiro is an expert in ICT with strong project management, capacity building and team leadership with over 12 years of experience in the ICT4D in the international Development & humanitarian fields. He has vast knowledge in team leadership, Grants management, recruitment, human resource management/ administration in NGO, public and private entities. He is an associate member of the Kenya Institute of management (KIM) and trained in leadership & management in Healthcare (University of Washington). Mr. Oiro has led several curriculum reviews in the ICT field including KASNEB, Mount Kenya University, MUA and The Kenya Institute of Management.
Mr. Oiro has extensive project leadership knowledge having worked as a project director, Chief of party and Deputy chief of party for the USG-CDC funded Kenya Health Management Information systems project from 2010 to 2018. He currently serves as the director, Easy global Ltd, Digital Applications Consultant at the UN –ITU agency and as an independent lead Electronic Medical Records Project Consultant at the International Rescue Committee in Nairobi. He has undertaken numerous consultancies in Project Management Trainings, M&E systems design and a host of trainings in Total quality management (TQM), Data analysis, ICT governance and strategic management.
Areas of expertise include project management, grants management, Monitoring and Evaluation stakeholders' engagement and representation. He is an exceptional and talented team development, coaching and mentorship expert. Technically - savvy with outstanding skills in relationship building, Negotiation and communication skills. I am very proficient in English and Swahili - speaking and writing.
Work Experience
- Digital Applications Consultant - Telecommunications Development Bureau- International Telecommunication Union (ITU- Geneva)...2020 to date
- Lead Project Consultant- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) International Rescue Committee (IRC- Kenya)...2019 to 2020
- Co-Founder & Director Easy Global Ltd – Nairobi...2018 to date
- Chief of Party - Kenya Health Management Information Systems -Palladium International Ltd – Nairobi...2013 to 2018
- Deputy Chief of Party -Futures Group International – Nairobi...2012 to 2013
- Capacity Building Senior Technical Manager -Futures Group International – Nairobi...2011 to 2012
- Strategic Information Systems Officer -Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops – Nairobi...2010 to 2011
Education
- Masters: Computer Science 2013 University of Nairobi - Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
- Bachelors: Computer Science 2004 Egerton University- Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya
Dr. James Scott
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Dr. James Scott, Director Finstock Evarsity USA LLC
Dr. Samantha Samson
BOARD OF ADVISOR
Dr. Samantha Samson, Director, Finstock Evarsity USA LLC
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