The Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK) – The Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK) a non-political and non-profit making professional women accountants’ organization. AWAK is governed by a board of 11 elected members. We enjoy support from Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Kenya Accountants & Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB).

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The Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK) is a non-political and non-profit making professional women accountants’ organization. It was registered in 1994 under the Societies Act, and continues to pursue the main objective of member empowerment, at the same time contributing to varying needs in society. AWAK is governed by a board of 11 elected members. We enjoy support from Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Kenya Accountants & Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB).

Continually, we encourage all qualified women accountants to join AWAK in order to network and enhance career development. We also encourage those who have attained Part 2 qualifications to complete the course to enjoy the full benefits of a qualified accountant.

What We Offer

Professional Development

We provide training, workshops, and certification programs to keep our members ahead in the ever-evolving financial landscape.

Networking & Mentorship

AWAK connects women professionals with industry leaders, fostering mentorship and career growth opportunities.

Advocacy & Gender Inclusion

We champion gender equality in the accounting profession, advocating for policies that support women’s career advancement.

Scholarships & Career Support

Through scholarships and career placement programs, we empower the next generation of female finance professionals.

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CPA Mutuku Anastacia Ngina

POSITION – AWAK Board Member

I am a dedicated and visionary finance professional with a solid foundation in financial management and a passion for elevating the role of women in the accounting profession. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from KCA University and am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) finalist, having completed the CPA program in 2008. With over 15 years of progressive experience across the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the public service, I offer a well-rounded perspective on financial leadership, compliance, and governance.

My professional journey began in the private sector, where I served in the Finance and Accounts Department. In this role, I provided oversight of critical financial operations including budgeting, cash flow management, internal controls, and statutory compliance. I played a key role in streamlining accounting systems and ensuring timely financial reporting. This experience sharpened my analytical skills and fostered a strong foundation in operational efficiency, transparency, and fiscal discipline.

I later transitioned into the NGO sector, where I worked as a Finance Officer managing donor-funded projects. This role expanded my expertise in international financial reporting standards and compliance with donor guidelines. I oversaw the financial management of multi-donor budgets, ensured timely and accurate financial reporting, and facilitated both internal and external audits. Through this, I gained invaluable insights into the importance of accountability and stakeholder trust in project execution and sustainability.

Currently, I serve as a Finance Officer at the Machakos County Government. In this capacity, I support public financial management functions, including budgeting, expenditure control, and revenue tracking. I contribute to the formulation and implementation of departmental financial policies aimed at enhancing service delivery and resource efficiency. This role has deepened my appreciation for public sector accountability and the prudent management of public resources in achieving development outcomes.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to ethical leadership, professional excellence, and continuous development. I have mentored junior finance professionals, advocated for capacity building, and actively supported initiatives that promote transparency and good governance. I strongly believe in shaping resilient institutions and inclusive economic systems.

In summary, I offer:

Over 15 years of practical experience in finance and accounting across the public, private, and NGO sectors

Proven leadership in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and internal controls

A strong ethical foundation and consistent track record of integrity and accountability

Passion for mentorship, women’s empowerment, and professional development

A collaborative, visionary approach to leadership and governance

CPA Anne Komira

POSITION – AWAK Board Member

A CPA Finance Executive and Strategic Manager with over 15 years’ work experience and expertise in evaluating financial systems to identify risks and implementing robust systems and frameworks to enhance financial operations and mitigate financial risk factors.

I am a professional accountant who besides being a member of AWAK is also a member of ICPAK and ICS. I have served in various leadership positions in various organisanisations which informs my suitability to be elected as a Board Member. Some of the critical leadership roles I have held includes:

Current Board Member AWAK; and Member of Public Sector sub- committee of ICPAK;

Previosly, I was a Member of Finance & Strategy committee; and Member Services Committee of ICPAK; Trustee – East African Portland Cement Staff Pension Scheme; and Member – Audit Committee – Football Kenya Federation;

In AWAK, I have remained an active member who has held various leadership roles in various committee’s I have served in. As a board member I was actively assigned to lead the PFM committee; Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee; CSR & Mentorship Committee; Human Resource Committee. I also remained active in supporting all other AWAK activities and committees. As Chair of the PFM committee and Co-chair of the CSR & Mentorship Committee; I led the planning of 8TH PFM conference where the committee mobilised twice the number that attended the conference the previous years hence doubling the revenue and being the most improved compared to other events performance in the year 2025. In CSR we organised the first ever visit to Langata Women Prison. On mentorship we partnered over 100 mentees to different mentors and organised a very insightful Webinar on mentorship. As a member of HR committee, we speared the staff reorganisation program in line with the labour laws. As the Chair of ARC Committee in 2024, we onboarded the current external auditor, ensured audit process was completed on time and identified and notified the board on various risk exposures of the association and various operational gaps through the quaertely audit reports.

Previously, I had served in Finance and Strategy Committee; Ladies Leadership Conference Committee; and Public Finanace Management (PFM) Committee. In the Finance and Strategy Committee, I lead the Investment subcommittee and Debtors Committee. During the period, we managed to report finance income through diversified investment options we advised the Board to consider; Streamlined reporting systems and resolution of Management letter issues; and also driven debt collections. In the LLC committee where I was tasked with steering the budget. I took active role in the successful delivery of the 8TH LLC project.

My commitment to the Members

As ladies, we thrive in difficult situations when we offer to SMILE. We live In a world that does not give ladies an easier option to thrive as lady accountants, and all we are left with is our SMILE. I hereby introduce to you my SMILE -reloaded agenda;

Strategic Position and Stakeholder Engagement

Maximise Member Experience and Service Delivery

Improve Organisation Culture

Leadership growth through Mentorship of young ladies

Enviromental sustainability, Social Impacts and Good Governance (ESG).

PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name: CPA Anne Komira

AWAK/781

Professional and Education qualifications

• Master of Business Administration, Strategic Management Option
• Bachelor of Business Management, Accounting Option
• Certified Public Accountant (K)
• Certified Public Secretary (K)
• Trustee Development Program Kenya (TDPK)

ICPAK Registration Number:
8371

Date Registered:
2010

Position Nominated for:
Board Member

Angela Kemuma Mokua, CPA(K)

POSITION – AWAK Board Member

A seasoned C-suite executive leader and Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) with over 14 years of progressive experience across financial services, public sector governance, and development organizations. Brings strong board-level exposure as a Chief Executive Officer, Board Treasurer, and Audit Committee Member, with a demonstrated track record in corporate governance, financial stewardship, and institutional strengthening.

Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Maisha Bora Sacco Society Ltd, providing strategic leadership to a KES 6.8B asset base institution, driving financial sustainability, operational excellence, governance enhancement, and digital transformation while safeguarding member value.

Board governance experience includes serving as Treasurer of the Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK) and Audit Committee Member for Nyamira County Government, with responsibility for oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and accountability systems. Additional governance exposure includes service on the Nominating Committee of ISACA Kenya Chapter, contributing to transparent leadership selection and board effectiveness.

Recognized as a Governance, Risk, and Audit trainer with strong capability in building the effectiveness of boards, audit committees, and senior leadership teams. Training expertise includes corporate governance, enterprise risk management, audit oversight, compliance, ethics, and financial literacy for non-finance directors, supported by practical executive and boardroom experience.

Core strengths include corporate governance and board effectiveness, enterprise risk management, audit and assurance, financial reporting and compliance, regulatory and public sector governance, strategic leadership, and board advisory services.

Academic and professional qualifications include an ongoing PhD, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting), Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Certified Internal Auditor (Part II), Advanced Diploma in Tax Administration, and certification in Enterprise Risk Management.

Professional memberships include the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and ISACA.

Brings a strong commitment to advancing women’s leadership in finance, strengthening governance systems, and contributing to sustainable, ethical, and high-performing institutions.

Nairobi, Kenya | 0725 032 558 |
angelamokua@rocketmail.com

Catherine Theuri,

MBA, B.ED, (CPA-K),(CIFA)

POSITION – AWAK Board Member

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
An accomplished and experienced professional with over 18 years’ experience, I excel in risk management, corporate governance, investments and financial analysis, cost analysis and control, revenue management, budgetary analysis and control, capital budgeting, tracking and controlling capital expenditures (capex) and strategic planning. My role in corporate finance is to mitigate forex exposure, develop hedging strategies, risk mitigation and operational efficiency. I am focused on delivering results while optimizing resources.

I have over 10 years’ cumulative Board experience in institutions where I have made an impact by influencing strategic decisions on risk management, business development, as well as strategic investment.

COMPETENCIES:

Enterprise Risk Oversight – audit oversights, enterprise risk management and mitigation strategies
Strategic investments for sustainable growth
Strategic recruitment, remuneration and retention of executives
Corporate Governance and Compliance

BOARD AND DIRECTORSHIP EXPERIENCE:

1. Trustee – Board of Trustee Bamburi Staff Retirement Scheme (202 – 2026)
Member – Investment, Audit and Risk Committee

With over 3.8billion assets under management:

Achieved diversification for increased return and as per the Investment Policy
Achieved over 20% return
Developed various policies including the Investment Policy

2. Board member of the Association of Women Accountants of Kenya – AWAK (2024-2026)

Board Treasurer – (2024 – 2025)
Member- Board Executive Board Committee- (2024 – 2025)
Chairman Finance and Strategy Board Committee – (2024-2025)
Chairman The Seasoned Director Program – (a governance program) – (2025-2026)
Vice Chairman – Audit and Risk Board Committee – (2025-2026)

With over Kes. 50million assets under management:

Achieved the highest amount percentage of invested income with an investment portfolio made up different investment securities such as Treasury Bills, bonds, Collective Investment Securities there by increased Ensured there was liquidity by matching off investments and cash requirements
Increased diversification of investments
Hedged investment risks to achieve increased return on investment portfolio
Diversifying the income streams.
Spearheaded the strategic plan midterm review to enhance growth and sustainability
Board treasurer and member of the executive committee.
Recruited the CEO
Developed the remuneration packages for executives to be aligned with the Strategic plan and attain retention
Reviewed the ToRs of Internal Audit and appraised the Risk register and Risk Matrix
Developed a 9- month program for a governance training for executives under the seasoned director program

3. Board member of the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA) – (2015-2021):
Chairperson – Finance and Strategy Board Committee (2015 – 2020)
Chairperson – Audit, Risk and Compliance Board Committee (2020 – 2021)
Member – Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Board Committee (2015 – 2020)

Grew the balance sheet (net assets) from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions Kenya shillings
Spearheaded the draft and completion of the first strategic plan 2017-2020 for ICIFA
Diversified income streams by establishing of the ICIFA College by
Established and enhanced internal controls and came up with the risk matrix as a
I helped recruit the CEO as Member Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee

4. Board member of the ICIFA College (since 2019 – 2023)

Developed the road map to the establishment of the ICIFA college, a subsidiary of ICIFA.
Developed the vision and mission statement, different products to be offered by the college, the curriculum for targeted audience, set up internal processes and controls.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

Master of Business Administration (MBA Finance) – Kenyatta University.
Bachelor of Education – (Accounting and Economics) B.Ed – University of Nairobi

Certifications

Financial Modelling
Balance-for-Better Leadership certification – By Dale Carnegie (12 weeks’ program)
Leadership Essentials – By McKinsey (12 weeks’ Program)
The Seasoned Director certification – By AWAK (9 months’ program)

Professional membership

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) – Strathmore Business School
Member – Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA)

REFEREES:
Referees to be provided on request

CPA Gladys Masai

POSITION – AWAK Board Member

OBJECTIVE

I aim to positively impact individuals, especially women, by delivering value through strong mentorship, impactful CSR initiatives, and high-quality member services, while enhancing AWAK’s visibility and sustainability through innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.

#AIM 2.0 AGENDA

AWAK Brand Visibility
Increase AWAK active membership
Make Strategic Partnerships

PILLARS

Collaboration
Empowerment
Value

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A dedicated and results driven finance professional with over 18 years of experience in finance business partnering, governance, leadership, financial management, audit, and risk management across both the private, public sectors, hospitality industries and NGO. Driven by a commitment to continuously enhance organizational value through effective partnerships, strong governance, and optimized financial performance. Currently working at Inspire Africa.

EDUCATION

Moi University-Masters in Business Administration -Finance
Moi University-Bachelors of Business Management-Accounting
KCA University – CPA Finalist
Kenya School of Government-Senior Management Course

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

A Certified Public Accountant-CPA (K)
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya -ICPAK Member No. 9127
Member of the Association of Women accountants of Kenya -AWAK Member No. 1524

AWAK EXPERIENCE

Chair the Members Services Committee 2025/26
Chair the CSR & Mentorship Committee 2023/24
Co-chair the Human Resource & Admin Committee 2025/26
Co-chair the Finance & Strategy Committee 2023/24
Member of the Member Management System Committee 2025/6
Member, Public Finance & Management committee-PFM 2024
Chairperson of Materials and Logistics PFM sub- committee
Chairperson the 1st PFM 2024 team- building & outdoor session
Member PFM delegates mobilizations sub- committee
Chairperson of budget sub- committee 1st Adopt a Forest project
Member 8th AWAK LLC delegates mobilizations sub- committee
Active member Shanzu Transitional Centre CSR sub- committee

WORK EXPERIENCE

Head of Finance-Inspire Africa
Lipton Teas – Supply Chain Procure to Pay Accountant
Unilever Tea – Finance Business Partner -Manufacturing
Unilever Tea – Finance Business Partner Agriculture
Sunshine Hotel -Accounts Assistant

ADDITIONAL BOARD EXPERIENCE

Chairman Election & Vetting Committee-Mzima Springs SACCO 2025/6
Vice Chairman Majanees SACCO 2025/6
Board of Directors Secretary Supervisory Majanees SACCO -2022/5
Gender Representative- ICPAK South Rift Branch EXCOM 2019/26
Member of ICPAK Council Member Services Committee 2023/6
Treasurer and Head of Protocol-Deliverance Church Brooke 2020/6
Treasurer Hearts of Love Foundation

Drive Value Inspire Growth

#AIM 2.0 AGENDA
gladmasai@yahoo.com
Gladys Masai

CPA Lily Chepkirui, CFFE

POSITION – AWAK Board Member

Member Number: AWAK/1566
Candidate for Board of Directors
Association of Women Accountants of Kenya

1. Professional & Education Qualifications

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) – Finance Option, Kenyatta University |2017
Bachelor of Business Management (Finance & Banking, First Class Honours) – Moi University |2012
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) – 2009
Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE) – KASNEB (Module I–III) 2024
Senior Management Course – Kenya School of Government|2019
Certified Trustee under the Trustee Development Program of Kenya (TDPK) – College of Insurance |2015

2. Career & Leadership

I am an accomplished finance professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, and governance.

Currently, I serve as an Accountant in-charge of Revenue Management at the Judiciary. I am also a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya in good standing, an active member of AWAK, and an Associate Member of the Kenya Institute of Management.

Over the years, I have demonstrated strong commitment to advancing the accounting profession and empowering women accountants through active participation in professional activities and served in the following spaces:

Participation in key committees within ICPAK, including the Public Sector Sub-Committee (2025-2027) and Special Events & Welfare Committee (2023-2025)
Active membership and served in the AWAK PFM Committee (2022–2023) and LLC Committee (2023-2025)
Served as an Elected Trustee of the Judicial Service Staff Superannuation Scheme (2015-2022)
Council Member of Theological Education by Extension (TEE), Africa Gospel Church (2025-2030)
Treasurer of Ngong Africa Gospel Church – 2021 to Date

In 2025, I was Awarded a Certificate of Commendation by ICPAK in recognition of outstanding service to the profession.

3. My Commitment to the Membership through the LEAD Agenda:

• To serve with integrity, professionalism, and accountability
• To be a listening and responsive leader
• To deliver measurable impact for members

LEAD – Strengthening Leadership & Governance
EMPOWER – Building Capacity & Inclusion
ADVANCE – Driving Growth, Visibility & Partnerships

Together, let us LEAD-by shaping leaders, empowering members, and advancing the future of women in accountancy.

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CPA Mutuku Anastacia Ngina

CPA Anne Komira

Angela Kemuma Mokua, CPA(K)

Catherine Theuri,

MBA, B.ED, (CPA-K),(CIFA)

CPA Gladys Masai

CPA/CS Judith Mulure-Nyakawa

CPA Lily Chepkirui, CFFE

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