Mr. Livingstone Omuchere Bumbe is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of Public Sector Management. He serves as a Deputy Director at the National Treasury Mr Bumbe is renowned for his in-depth knowledge and commitment to overseeing the analysis of the Yield Curve and current market dynamics to inform critical auction decisions. He plays an instrumental role in ensuring the regular review of legislative and regulatory frameworks that impact domestic borrowing. His timely briefings to the Cabinet Secretary in charge of the National Treasury have been pivotal in shaping strategic decisions in this regard.

Mr. Bumbe is also involved in monitoring and evaluating the performance of the domestic borrowing program and providing invaluable insights on risk management in domestic debt markets, covering market and interest rates risks

He holds a Master’s degree in Public Sector Management, from Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Mr. Ashford Mwiti Kirmi Kathaara was appointed to the Council. He brings to the Council an extensive background marked by exemplary record of fiscal governance and planning. His professional journey attests to a commitment to precision, an unwavering dedication to fiscal prudence, and proven ability to navigate the complexities of financial management. This augurs well for the Council’s continued pursuit of excellence in healthcare regulation.

Hon. Sara Talaso Bonaya is currently a Commissioner at the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), whose mandate is to protect and promote Human Rights in Kenya. The mandate also includes offering advisories to the Government and reporting obligations to several International bodies and organisations.

Hon. Sara is also a former Member to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) representing Kenya, where she served for two terms of 10 years. During her tenure she served in various strategic Committees where she participated in the formulation of numerous regional laws geared towards promoting regional integration.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Health Management, Policy and Planning from the University of Leeds (UK), a Higher Diploma in Public Health Education and Behavior Change Communication as well as Diplomas in Nursing and Midwifery from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). She has exceled in the healthcare field, demonstrating professionalism and expertise, making her a trusted expert.

She has served in the Ministry of Health for 21 years in different capacities in the healthcare sector where she also participated in the formulation of the Ministry’s strategic plan and influenced different policies. Sara was the focal point person with different development partners such as; WHO, JICA, UNICEF and DFID amongst others. She also served in different parts of the country as a Nurse, Midwife as well as a Public Health Education Officer engaged in different programmes in preventive and promotive health. Commissioner Sara is passionate about advancing health rights, gender equality and social justice.

Commissioner Sara passionately advocates for social justice and championing human rights focusing on vulnerable and marginalized communities and special interest groups especially women, girls and children.

Prof. Rose Jepchumba Kosgei is a dedicated Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Gynecologic Oncologist, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Nairobi’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prof. Kosgei currently serves as the Coordinator of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship program within the Department

With a reputation as a diligent researcher, Prof. Kosgei’s primary focus revolves around harnessing routinely collected program data to inform evidence-based decision-making and drive policy transformations. She has over 100 peer reviewed publications and has offered support and leadership in developing standard operating procedures, guidelines, and policies for the Ministry of Health.

Her academic achievements include a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Ghent University, Belgium (2023), a Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship from the University of Nairobi, Kenya (2021), a Masters in Clinical Trials from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK (2012), and a Master’s in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University of Nairobi, Kenya (2011). In addition, she holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK, 2010), a Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Research Methodology (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009), an Operations Research Fellowship (Centre for Operational Research, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, France, 2011), and a Fogarty Research Fellowship in HIV/AIDS in Women from Brown University, Providence, RI, USA (2009).

Dr Tim Theuri is the President of The Kenya Dental association (KDA). With more than eight years of experience and rich networks as a highly professional business leader, he is passionate about good governance and efficiency-transformation in health. He holds a Bachelor in Dental Surgery, certifications in Business Administration and is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists as well as the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He has served as Assistant National secretary of KDA 2016-2018 and National Secretary 2018-2020. Dr Theuri has held various senior positions as resource person in taskforces at the Ministry of Health numerous technical working groups at Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council, Association of Professional Societies of East Africa and Kenya Professional Development Fund. His knowledge of the industry and strong analytical competencies have seen him become a key opinion leader.
He is the Chief Executive officer of The Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) the Health board of the Kenya Private sector Alliance (KEPSA).
Dr Theuri is founder partner at Dental Access Clinic one of the largest dental centers by client base and dental officers’ establishment in Nairobi.

Mr Moses Kiptanui is an Oral Health Officer with over 22 years of experience. Moses is currently serving as a Principal Oral Health Officer at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret.  He holds a Bachelor of Science Oral Health from Mount Kenya University and a Diploma in Oral Health from the Kenya Medical Training College. Moses is a member of the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital College of Health Science Curriculum Development (HND- Oral Health Restorative Dentistry)

Dr. Elizabeth Gitau Maina is a medical doctor with an MBA-Healthcare management degree from the Strathmore Business School. She is the current assistant secretary General of the Kenya Medical Association, the professional body representing medical doctors in Kenya. She has 10 years’ experience in clinical practice in both public and private health sector. Dr Elizabeth currently serves a consultant in various health systems strengthening initiatives focusing Healthcare financing and public private engagements in health sector. She is a former lecturer at the Kenya Medical Training college in a senior position training clinical officers in Kenya. Dr Elizabeth is an alumni of the prestigious German Academic Exchange programme (DAAD) and Equity Leadership program alumni. She was a member of the technical working group of the health committee of the Kenya COVID fund. This TWG supported the Kenya COVID Fund in provision of personnel protective equipment to health workers, training, and psychosocial support.

With over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, Prof. Khainga is a well-respected and world-renowned surgeon. He holds a Master of Medicine in Surgery from the University of Nairobi and a certificate of microvascular surgery in plastic and reconstructive surgery from the Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA), Pretoria. In addition, he is a W.H.O fellow in plastic and reconstructive surgery at MEDUNSA, Pretoria.

Prof. Khainga is an active member of several medical associations both locally and internationally, and currently serves as the Secretary General of the Kenya Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He has been a lecturer at the University of Nairobi’s Medical School for more than 10 years, sharing his expertise with both postgraduate and undergraduate students in various public and private universities and hospitals in the country.