
MR. VINOD PATEL
Board Chairman

MR. THOMAS ODONGO
Managing Director
Previously, he served as the Head of Commercial Services at KIWASCO from August 2014 until his appointment. Mr. Odongo is an accomplished Corporate Executive, seasoned in overseeing
Read MorePreviously, he served as the Head of Commercial Services at KIWASCO from August 2014 until his appointment. Mr. Odongo is an accomplished Corporate Executive, seasoned in overseeing commercial enterprises and with a remarkable track record of success in spearheading business growth and product development. He has successfully served in senior positions in major corporate entities in Kenya. He is renowned for fostering productive partnerships with external stakeholders and customers, resulting in delivery of outstanding company results.
Thomas says ‘the transfer to water service provision has been an interesting journey of transformation, culture change, rapid growth, risk and personal challenge’.
He is a member of the Marketing Society of Kenya and Kenya Institute of Management and currently serves in the executive committee of water service providers association. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics & Sociology, from the Kenyatta University and is a graduate of KIM Business School & CRESTCOM International leadership Centre. He is part of the current cohort of amalgam leadership program.

MR. ABALA WANGA
Represents the City Management
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the prestigious Strathmore University (SBS- Strathmore Business School). Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from Kampala International University-Uganda
Read MoreHe holds a Master of Business Administration from the prestigious Strathmore University (SBS- Strathmore Business School). Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from Kampala International University-Uganda, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from Kenya Medical Training Centre, Nairobi, Kenya and is a beneficiary of Pan African EMBA IESE, Lagos and Strathmore Business School. He has a strong background of devolved system Sector Laws and Policies, constitutional law, governance, human rights and democracy having been a governance and law reform consultant for various sector agencies for over fifteen (15) years.
He is the Secretary/CEO of the Kisumu Lakefront Development Corporation and also serves as the Chief Executive Officer Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB); a Lake Victoria Basin regional trade block comprising of fourteen (14) counties. He has also served as Director of Administration and Advisor on Political Affairs for the current Governor for Kisumu County. He has over twenty (20) years progressive experience in the field of Strategic Management, Law, Administration, public policy, social development, organizational development and innovative governance both at National and International levels.

HON SALMON ORIMBA
CEC Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Kisumu County

MR GEORGE OKONG'O
CEC Finance, County Government of Kisumu

MS PHYLLIS CHEPKEMBOI
Representing Local Professionals
She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner of Oaths and a Notary Public for over 10 years. She is the Managing Partner at C. P & A Advocates a law firm based in Kisumu City.
Read MoreShe is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner of Oaths and a Notary Public for over 10 years. She is the Managing Partner at C. P & A Advocates a law firm based in Kisumu City. She previously worked as Head of Legal and Compliance in a State Corporation and a leading commercial bank with footprints in East Africa.
She holds a Master of Business Administration with a bias for Human Resource Management from Maseno University, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Moi University amongst other relevant professional courses required for advocates. She is a trained certified mediator and accredited by the Mediation Accreditation Committee (MAC) to handle court annexed mediation within the Kenyan Judiciary. She is a lead trainer of Good Corporate Governance for WASH sector in Kenya.
She is an Executive Director of Brothers-Keeper Foundation whose main aim is to assist male children from disadvantaged backgrounds access quality education and developmental opportunities; and also, to promote their rights and enhance their protection as well as providing safe spaces for the male gender of any age to express themselves and get access to justice and legal advice.
She is a Council Member of Alupe University College (AUC) in Busia, a Constituent College of Moi University which was established through the Alupe Legal Order Gazette Notice No 163 of 24 th July 2015.
She is a Board Member of the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board which is mandated to review, hear and determine tendering and asset disposal disputes as well as perform any function conferred to the Review Board by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015, regulations and other written law.

Benson Nyambega
Representing Institutions of Higher Learning
Ph. D holder in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina
From 1998 -2003, Dr. Nyambega worked with ICIPE as Research Assistant.
Ph. D holder in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina
From 1998 -2003, Dr. Nyambega worked with ICIPE as Research Assistant.
In 2003 he was appointed a tutorial fellow in the school of Public Health and Community Development at Maseno University, an institution where his career path took a positive growth as he moved from one rank to another through to the Director of Research and Innovation 2021
Dr. Nyambega has also received a numerous grants and awards in his career journey
He is a resident of Kisumu County

Ms. Dorcas Emily Indah
Representing Hospitality
A retired teacher with ten years teaching at Langata High School and Kenya High School – English, Fine Art, Religious Ed and General Paper.
Dorcas has a wealth of experience in the marketing world,
A retired teacher with ten years teaching at Langata High School and Kenya High School – English, Fine Art, Religious Ed and General Paper.
Dorcas has a wealth of experience in the marketing world, administration and management as she previously worked with Xerox (K) Ltd as Marketing Support Manager, East African Tea Trade Association as an Admin. Executive and General Manager with East African Courier Ltd where she wrapped it all as the Regional MD in East Africa
Currently she is a business lady and concentrates in expanding her own business – Pearl Banquets.

Mr. Albert Ojonyo
Representing the Business Community
A graduate in Business Management with bias in Risk Management and Insurance
Mr. Albert is an has vast experience in the insurance industry as depicted in his education and career.
A graduate in Business Management with bias in Risk Management and Insurance
Mr. Albert is an has vast experience in the insurance industry as depicted in his education and career.
He was once engaged with a number of insurance companies such as Stallion Insurance Company and First Class Insurance Agency.
He was also a Director of Business Development at Nyanza Club and Commercial Director at KNCCI, an aspect that grants him knowledge in the business arena.
Currently he is the Chief Executive Officer of Raj Group Company Limited.