Elections 2025
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 1.

Chairperson

Dorothy Chepkoech – MBA, BCom, CPA (K), CIA, CRMA

Manifesto

Dorothy Chepkoech is the Managing Partner at Dorte & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), offering outsourced internal audit, business advisory, and capacity-building services in GRC.

A passionate advocate for leveraging internal audit to enhance organizational efficiency, Dorothy is the immediate former Governor of the Institute of Internal Auditors-Kenya (IIA-K), where she led advocacy and public policy initiatives. 

She is a Board Member and she serves as Chair of the Board Risk, Governance, and Audit Committee at a state agency and has previously chaired a County Executive Audit Committee. 

With over 18 years experience, Dorothy has developed deep expertise in governance, risk, audit, and compliance, focusing on fostering transparent structures and continuous improvement in public and private sectors.

She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Nairobi, a B. Com in Finance from Kenyatta University, and professional certifications as a CPA-K, CIA, and CRMA.

A sought-after trainer in board governance, corporate risk, and audit management, she is also a member of professional networks including ICPAK, IIA-K, WOBN, and AWAK. 

Through her NGO, The Gender Platform, founded in 2014, Dorothy champions education and mentorship to drive mindset transformation in society.

 2.

Chairperson

CPA Lilian Wangechi Mwangi

Manifesto

 

CPA CIA Lilian is a seasoned and transformational leader with eighteen (18) years outstanding work experience drawn from both public and private sectors in external audit, internal audit & risk assurance and governance.

She is a practicing Internal Auditor with vast experience from both public and private sectors and currently heads the Process Audit Division at Kenya Ports Authority, overseeing both Financial and Operational audits.

Lilian is currently serving as a Board Member at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kenya, where she Chairs the Member Services Committee and Co-Convenes the Professional Recognition Committee.

She is a strong advocator of member interests on positioning, placement and legislation.

She previously worked with Ernst & Young as a Senior Assurance Officer. She later launched her Internal Audit career at NCBA Bank where she worked as an Audit Manager.

She has served in Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Positions, at both Industrial Promotional Services (IPS) Kenya Ltd and Kenya Ports Authority.

She is a holder of MBA (Strategic Management) from UON and bachelor’s degree in economics - 2nd Class Honors upper Division from Maseno University.

She is (CPA-K) & Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). She has undertaken the Senior Management Course (SMC) and Female Future Leadership Program (FFLP) & Board Competence Module by Kenya School of Government and Federation of Kenya Employers respectively.

Lilian has extensive experience in internal audit, strategic management, and overall process improvement obtained while working for a wide range of clients comprising of multinational and local companies in various sectors of the economy.  She is experienced in managing diverse and significant capital and human resources.

Lilian is an experienced Trainer who has facilitated diverse training in Internal Audit, Risk Management & Governance over the last 10 years. She a member in good standing with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kenya and Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK).

During her free time Lilian loves cooking, reading, and listening to music. She is passionate about mentorship and community service.

3.

Governor

Awuor Lourrine Juliet

Manifesto

 

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Institute of Internal Auditors – Member No 2159245 (2023)
  • Award: CIA Student of the Year
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – ISACA (2021)
  • Master of Business Administration (Finance Option) – University of Nairobi (2017)
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting – University of Nairobi (2014)

Who I am

I am a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with 11+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, and IPSAS adoption. As a CIA, CISA, and CPA, I am committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation in audit.

I hold a Master of Business Administration (Finance) and a First-Class Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from the University of Nairobi. I was also recognized by IIA(K) as the CIA Student of the Year 2024.

I have worked with KPMG Kenya, Nairobi Securities Exchange, and currently at Safaricom Group, driving governance, audit transformation, and strategic impact.

I am a Trainer at IIA Kenya and a member of the Certifications and Professional Development Committee. Through webinars, training, and thought leadership on GRC and GIAS, I actively mentor and advocate for auditors as value-adding business partners.

My dream

  • Elevate internal auditors as trusted voices in boardrooms
  • Drive a tech-powered, digitally enabled profession
  • Invest in the next gen-auditor
  • Raise the bar on audit quality.
  • Position IIA Kenya as a tech-driven & member-focused.

I am ready to lead, serve, and transform IIA Kenya.

 4.

Governor

CIA/CPA Charles Kizito Ombaba Otwori

Manifesto

 

Academic Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Finance (Finance & Investments Option) - University of Nairobi
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics - University of Nairobi.

Professional Qualifications

  • Certified Internal Auditor - (CIA)
  • Certified Internal Audit Quality Assessor
  • Certified Public Accountant of Kenya - (CPA-K)

Other Trainings/Certifications

  • Annual Board Audit Committee Trainings
  • Enterprise Risk Management Certification
  • Certification in Sustainable Finance Initiatives & ESG
  • Operational, Treasury & Credit Risk Management

Position being vied for: Governor.

Professional Profile

CIA/CPA Charles Kizito Ombaba Otwori is a seasoned Audit & Risk Management professional with cumulative experience of 20 years from where he has gained valuable practical skills and insights in providing assurance, consultancy, and advisory services, managing governance processes as well in Enterprise Risk Management.

He has served the IIA Kenya as a member of the Professional Recognition Committee that successfully rolled out the Inaugural Audit and Risk Awards in April 2024.

He has also been instrumental in recruiting members to IIA Kenya from within Kenya as well from Burundi and South Sudan.

He has a passion to promote and enhance IIA Kenya’s brand within Africa as well as advocating for increased IIA Certifications in Kenya and within East Africa with an ultimate aim of raising IIA Kenya’s brand.

Work Experience

  • Head of Internal Audit – KCB Bank South Sudan Ltd.
  • Senior Manager, Internal Audit – KCB Group PLC.
  • Audit Assistant – Nitin Pandya Certified Public Accountants.

Membership in professional bodies

  • Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kenya Chapter - since 2014.
  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) - since 2008.

Service to IIA Kenya chapter

  • Member of IIA Kenya Professional Recognition Committee: 2023 - 2025.

5.

Governor

Daniel Muondu

Manifesto

 

  • Muondu has Over 23 years of professional experience in successfully leading and implementing complex projects Audit in several countries in Africa. Muondu has expertise in Internal Audit, Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Performance Audit, Forensic Audit and External.
  • Academia:
    • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
    • Bachelor of Law (on-going)
  • Professional:
    • Certified Internal Auditor,
    • Certified Internal Audit Quality Assessor,
    • Certified Public Accountant,
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor,
    • Certified Forensic Examiner,
    • Certified in Sustainability and Climate Risk Management
    • Certification in AI and Machine Learning Risk Management (on-going)
  • Competencies:
    • Strategic thinking,
    • Teamwork and Team cohesion,
    • Strategic partnerships & core-creation,
    • Crisis management, problem solving and negotiation.
    • Trainer/Facilitator. Certified by IIA as a Trainer of Trainers.
  • Professional Experience:
    • 2008 to Date: Azizi Consulting Team Leader.
    • 2005: Strathmore University, CPA Lecturer.
    • 2004-2007: Deloitte East Africa, Consultant—Internal Audit, Risk Management and ICT Audit.
    • 2002-2003: KPMG East Africa, External Auditor.
  • Achievements:
    • Technical support in developing Internal Audit Manual for Kenya County Governments.
    • Establishing Performance Audit Function for Government of Malawi Internal Auditor General.
    • Training over 100 Kenya Government Internal Auditors to attain IIA Government Auditing Professional Certification
    • Technical support in developing Tanzania Government Internal Audit Strategic Plan.
  • Publications:

 6.

Governor

Hellen Ndunge Mng’onda

Manifesto

 

Innovate. Inspire. Transform. Audit

Profile

I am honoured to be a candidate for the Governor position at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kenya. I am and have been a dedicated member of the Institute for the past two years.

I hold a B.A. in Economics & Sociology, as well as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certifications. With over seven years of experience in external and internal auditing, governance, risk management, and control practices, I am passionate about the vital role internal audit plays in organizational success.

My expertise and forward-thinking vision are well-suited to the contemporary internal audit environment, characterized by new standards, emerging trends, evolving skills, and advanced technologies.

I am committed to working tirelessly to achieve the goals outlined in my manifesto and ensure my leadership represents a new generation, characterized by the introduction of fresh ideas, a commitment to inspiring young talent to join internal audit, and a dedication to promoting adherence to Global Internal Audit Standards.

I am eager to contribute to IIA Kenya as Governor and I believe my experience, as detailed in this profile, will significantly contribute to the profession's growth and development.

 7.

Governor

Jane Wangui Karanja

Manifesto

 

Academic Qualification: Bcom MBA

Certifications: CIA, CPA, CRMA, CRMCP

Position vying: Governor IIA

BioData

Jane is a seasoned internal auditor with over 20 years of public sector experience. As Senior Deputy Internal Auditor General at the National Treasury and Economic Planning, she leads the Quality Assurance and Special Audit division and oversees Information Systems Audits within the Internal Auditor General’s Department.

Her role includes supporting consultancy services, strengthening risk management, building audit committee capacity across government entities, and guiding public sector organizations in transitioning to the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).

Jane has held key roles across various ministries and state departments, including serving as Chief Audit Executive at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. She currently sits on the audit committees of the Commission on Administrative Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since 2023, Jane has served as a Governor on the IIA Kenya Board, chairing the Certification and Professional Development Committee. Her leadership fostered partnerships with ICPAK and IIA Global, introducing CIA Challenge exams for CPA(K) members and boosting certified members' engagement and CPE compliance to 65%.

Jane seeks your support for a second term as Governor to continue advancing the internal audit profession and empowering its members.

 8.

Governor

Jane Wambui Mukabi

Manifesto

 

Vote Jane Mukabi for IIA Kenya Governor 2025

Jane is a seasoned Risk & Assurance professional with over 20 years’ experience. Currently working as Deputy Director of Internal Audit at NCBA Bank PLC, she previously held audit roles at Co-operative Bank of Kenya and TPS Eastern Africa Limited (Serena).

Jane is a visionary leader and deeply passionate about embedding good governance practices in all spheres of life and enabling others to reach their full potential.

Her vision for IIA-K, #BuildingTrustInspiringHope, is about going back to the basics of the audit profession in order to move ahead.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Nairobi and an MBA from Strathmore Business School. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).

She also holds certificates in Data Analytics Essentials from McCombs School of Business and Executive Coaching from the Academy of Executive Coaching.

 9.

Governor

James Waruku Wahome

Manifesto

 

Qualifications:

  • BSc. Actuarial Science
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • CPA Finalist

Board Experience:

  • Current Board Member – Java House Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme Board of Trustees

Candidate’s Profile:

James Wahome has over 10 years of experience in internal audit and risk management. He currently serves as the Internal Audit & Risk Manager at JAVA House Africa. Prior to this, he served as the Internal Audit Manager at TPS Eastern Africa PLC (Serena Hotels), overseeing its internal audit functions across 6 countries in Africa.

James holds a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a CPA Finalist and is currently serving as a Board Member at Java House Retirement Benefits Pension Scheme Board of Trustee.

As a candidate, James aims to enhance IIA-Kenya’s visibility and influence in Kenya through increased awareness among key stakeholders, promoting professional competency through certification, strengthening ethical leadership, and upholding good governance.

This will elevate the profession’s reputation, influence critical decisions shaping its future, and drive impactful legislative changes - elevating the impact of the internal audit profession in Kenya.

10.

Governor

CPA Leonard Kibet Tum, CIA

Manifesto

 

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Contacts: 0723-506805

MISSION STATEMENT    

My Zeal, my ambition to give my personal best in whatever endeavor I undertake.

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Able to work in a managerial role or as part of team and having the proven ability to successfully work to tight schedules and deadlines.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Financial Management & Audit Professional with 15+ years’ experience in accounting, finance, Audit and business operations for companies, Parastatals, Non-Governmental Organizations, Savings & Credit Co-operative societies.

Expertise in directing cross functional teams in enhancing productivity through financial and operational evaluation and the implementation of process improvements to achieve company objectives.

Highly skilled & Strong ability to manage budgets, streamline processes and negotiate vendor contracts which reduce expenses and increase profitability. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

  • Board Member: Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kenya Board of Governor.
  • KENYA SEED COMPANY LTD (OCTOBER 2017 TO DATE)
  • GROUP INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK ASSURANCE MANAGER REPORTING TO BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE (BAC)

Other Engagements

  • UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET.
  • MURANGA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.
  • NATION MEDIA GROUP (NMG).
  • KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (KEBS)
  • VISION FUND INTERNATIONAL A MICRO FINANCE OF WORLD VISION.

ACADEMIC QUALICATION

  • Moi University
  • Masters in Banking and Finance (MBF)
  • Bachelor of Business Management Course (BBM)

MEMBERSHIP

  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants. (ICPAK)
  • Institute of Internal Auditors. (IIA)
  • Kenya institute of Management.
  • Institute of certified information systems auditor. (ISACA)

PUBLICATIONS

11.

Governor

Stella Nyambura Kariuki

Manifesto

 

Position being vied for: Governor

Academic and Professional

Qualifications: 

  • MBA Finance Option – JKUAT (On-going)
  • BSc – Information Technology, JKUAT
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Diploma in Insurance

Bio:

Stella Nyambura Kariuki – Candidate for Governor, IIA Kenya Chapter

Stella Kariuki is a distinguished Internal Auditor and Risk Management Professional with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. As a CIA, CISA, and CPA-K, she possesses deep expertise in audit governance, risk management, and leveraging technology for enhanced assurance.

With extensive leadership experience, including serving as Group Head of Internal Audit in top insurance firms, Stella has witnessed firsthand the evolving role of internal audit from a traditional oversight function to a strategic and agile business partner.

She is a strong advocate for embedding data analytics, and risk intelligence into audit practices to provide real-time insights and enhance decision-making.

If elected as Governor, Stella will drive the transformation of the internal audit profession, ensuring members are equipped to navigate emerging risks, regulatory shifts, and the increasing expectations on auditors to deliver value beyond assurance.

She is committed to fostering professional development, strengthening industry collaborations, and positioning internal auditors as key contributors to organizational strategy and resilience.

With a passion for innovation and excellence, Stella is dedicated to serving IIA Kenya members by championing initiatives that enhance the profession’s impact and relevance in today’s dynamic business environment.

 

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