IPOA SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

DIRECTOR, INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING
STEPHEN WETHEO MUSAU

DIRECTOR, COMPLAINS AND LEGAL
DAVID NDERITU

HEAD, COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT
DIANA WATILA

HEAD, INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING
DENIS OMBUNA SIMON, MKIM

HEAD, COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH
DENNIS DANSON OKETCH, MKIM, MPRSK

HEAD, SECURITY SERVICES
COLONEL (RTD) JAMES K. CHEMIATI

HEAD, RAPID RESPONSE AND FORENSIC SERVICES
EMMANUEL LAGAT

DIRECTOR, INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING

STEPHEN WETHEO MUSAU

Mr. Musau holds a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Conflict Management from the School of Advanced Studies (Pisa, Italy) in relation to International Law, International Human Rights Law, Universal and Regional Systems of Human Rights Protection and Operations, International Humanitarian Operations, Economic Development among others.

He also holds a Diploma in International Law and Human Rights (University of Helsinki); a Diploma in Organisation Development and Management from Kenya Institute of Management) and got Security in Peacekeeping Missions training at Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU-Vicenza, Italy).

He also several professional and technical certificates including in Peace Operations from School of Peace Operations (Netherlands), International Investigations among others and has attended Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) and Board Paper Writing at the Kenya School of Government.

Before joining the Authority, Mr. Musau served with the civil society, in the human rights, democracy and good governance sector, under various capacities and also participated in various fora. Mr. Musau remains proactive and enthusiastic around human rights tenets, especially around policing and security sector reforms.

He has a Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Sociology) from Egerton University and is a member of the Institute of Directors –Kenya.

Beyond being the Director- Inspections, Research and Monitoring, he is a Joint Secretary to the Technical Committee of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS SERVICES

EUNICE JUMA

Eunice Juma’s experience spans over twelve years in finance, project management and human resource management. Prior to joining IPOA she was the Board Secretary to the County Public Service Board of Tana River for a period of four and a half years. Previously she worked in various positions with ICPSK, National Environment Management Authority, Kenya Red Cross Society and Eldoret Hospital among others. She holds Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance option, Master of Arts in Project Planning & Management both from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. She is also a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) and a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CS). She has undertaken training in corporate governance and performance management.

DIRECTOR, INVESTIGATIONS

JEREMIAH ARODI

Jeremiah holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Kenyatta University. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree at Egerton University. He has extensive experience in Forensics Crime Scene Management and general investigations. Jeremiah served for seven years in the National Police Service in the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. He later joined the EACC where he worked in the Investigations Directorate for six years. Jeremiah has specialised training in Forensic Crime Scene Management by the FBI, Prevention Interdiction and Investigations on acts of Terrorism through the Terrorism Assistance Programme by United States of America Department of Justice. He has also attended FBI training in Crime Scene

DIRECTOR, COMPLAINS AND LEGAL

DAVID NDERITU

Mr. Nderitu is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya having been called to the bar in 1995. He holds a law degree (LLB) from the University of Nairobi and a post graduate diploma in law from Kenya School of law. He also hold a masters degree in political science (MPA) from Eastern Washington University (EWU) (USA), specializing in public administration. Mr. Nderitu has been in legal practice in Kenya for over 20 years. Before joining IPOA he served as a senior assistant director of public prosecutions at ODPP.

HEAD, COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT

DIANA WATILA

Diana Watila is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Governance at the African Nazarene University. Diana is a Law graduate from the University of Nairobi and holds a post graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law and a certificate in Leadership and Integrity from the Central European University in Hungary. Diana has extensive experience in Human Rights and police reforms gained from working in the civil society sector. Prior to working with IPOA, Diana worked at International Commission of Jurists as a Program Officer and later at the Independent Medical Legal Unit.

HEAD, ICT

KENNEDY OCHIENG NDIRE

Kennedy Ndire has vast experience in enterprise systems and network design and implementation, Data Centre Setup and management, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Siebel CRM and Translogic) and CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamic CRM) design and rollout, user training, project management, policing and strategic management. He holds a first-class Bachelor of Business Information Technology from Strathmore University. He has wide spread professional trainings in the expanse of ICT. He is currently pursuing Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. He has previously worked in various positions with Kenya Railways, Rift Valley Railways, Independent Policing Oversight Authority and at Huduma Kenya Secretariat among others.

HEAD, INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING

DENIS OMBUNA SIMON, MKIM

Denis holds an Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from JKUAT, BA (Sociology/Public Administration) from the University of Nairobi. He has attended Strategic Leadership Development Program(SLDP) at the Kenya School of Government, leadership in crisis from International Law Enforcement Academy ROSWELL, USA and is certified in Strategic Management and Leadership. Before joining IPOA, Denis worked with Kenya Wildlife Service in various capacities in Park Management, Investigations and Intelligence. To IPOA, Denis brings on board a wealth of experience spanning over 12 years in Management, Organizational change, Law Enforcement and people management. In addition he has also undertaken various professional trainings in Corporate Leadership, Countering Violent Extremism, Investigation, Crime analysis, Enforcement of international laws, Environmental protection and climate change. He holds full membership of the Kenya Institute of Management.

HEAD, COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH

DENNIS DANSON OKETCH, MKIM, MPRSK

Dennis, holds Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication and a National Diploma in Visual Arts and Communication. Dennis has attended the Strategic Leadership and Development Programme (SLDP)and Senior Management Course (SMC) at the Kenya School of Government. He has spoken at forums in Sydney Australia, Kampala, and the United Arabs Emirates. Dennis is a full member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) and the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).

HEAD, SECURITY SERVICES

COLONEL (RTD) JAMES K. CHEMIATI

Colonel James Chemiati is the current Head of Security Services Department. Colonel Chemiati has vast experience in the Security sector having previously worked with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Colonel Chemiati’s experience encompassed both the local and international environment, having attended various security related training in the KDF, served as a Peace Keeper in Western Sahara under the United Nations and South African National War College as an International Directing staff Specialising in Peace Keeping Operations.

HEAD, HUMAN CAPITAL

RODAH OCHIRA

Rodah Ochira holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Nairobi, Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Moi University, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and Public Administration from Moi University. She is a Lead Auditor in Quality Management System, ISO 9001:2008. She has over 12 years’ experience in Human Resource Management and Administration. Rodah previously served Stima Investment Cooperative Society before joining IPOA. Prior to this, she served Kenya Railways Corporation Human Resources and Administration Department for 10 years. She has undertaken various competency development programmes with the Institute of Human Resource Management and an Executive course in Human Resource Management from Galilee International Management Institute. She is a full member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.

HEAD, RAPID RESPONSE AND FORENSIC SERVICES

EMMANUEL LAGAT

Emmanuel holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Moi University. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at Africa Nazarene University. He has extensive experience in Forensics Ballistics and general investigations. He has had specialised training in Forensic Ballistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Academy in Quantico, Virginia in the United States of America and Disaster Victim Identification and Fingerprint by the Interpol in Lyone in France and Integrated Ballistics Identification System Course in Lyone. Locally, he has also attended FBI training in Crime Scene Management and also Crime Scene Management by the German Police. He has also done Advanced Investigations Course by the CID.

HEAD, PROCUREMENT

FREDRICK CHABARI

Fredrick holds an MSc in Procurement and Logistics from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Option) from the University of Nairobi. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS-UK), an Advanced Diploma in Purchasing & Supply from the UK, Diploma in Business Management from The University of Nairobi, among other professional qualifications. He is a member of The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (M.K.I.S.M) and The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (M.C.I.P.S-UK).

HEAD, LEGAL SERVICES

FESTUS KINOTI

Festus Kinoti is the Head of Legal Services at the Independent Policing Oversight Authority. He has a Masters degree in Law (LL.M) in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights from the Geneva Academy (CUM LAUDE). He has also a Post-graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and a Bachelor of laws (LL.B) University of Nairobi (2nd class upper) Before joining IPOA he was the Ag. Head legal services at the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority where he joined as a Senior Legal Officer. He has also worked as a Senior Legal Officer at the Independent Policing Oversight Authority. Before IPOA he worked as an Associate at Musyoka Wambua & Katiku Advocates and Orowe & Co. Advocates. He started off as a Legal Officer at ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi. He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

HEAD, REGIONAL OFFICES

BETHUEL SUGUT

Bethuel Sugut holds a Master of Business Administration Degree in Strategic Management from Moi University, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences from Egerton University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from University of Nairobi. He is an Auditor in Quality Management System, ISO 9001:2008. To IPOA, Bethuel brings on board a wealth of experience spanning over 21 years’ experience in Management and Administration.

Bethuel previously served in the Provincial Administration at the Office of the President and International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD). Prior to that Sugut served as a Personal Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture and Director of Administration, Planning and Operations at Mt. Kenya University for 9 years and 5 years respectively. Before joining IPOA, Sugut was the Administration Manager at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC).

He has undertaken various Administrative Programmes with the Kenya School of Government (KSG). He is currently pursuing his PhD in Business Administration with a bias in Strategic Management. He is an Associate member of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and Institute of Human Resource Management.

HEAD, INVESTIGATIONS

PAULINE NJOROGE

Pauline holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Egerton University. She has extensive experience in criminal justice and correctional services. Pauline served for six years at the Department of Probation and Aftercare services. She has specialized trainings in Forensic Crime scene management and advanced interview and interrogation from the FBI. She attended the Senior Management Course at the Kenya School of Government. Pauline is an alumni of the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Rosewell, USA where she obtained certificates in Executive Policy and Development and in Countering Violent Extremism and Crisis Leadership.