Board – Geothermal Development Company

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. Alex Kamau Wachira

Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum

The Principal Secretary joins the State Department for Energy with a wealth of experience from the private sector where he has worked previously as an investment banker. His latest assignment was with Faida Investment Bank. PS Wachira has served in various leadership’s positions. He was a founding member of the Bonds Market Association as well as a member of the Steering Committee of the Kenya Association of Stock Brokers and Investment Bankers (KASIB).

Hon. Walter Osebe Nyambati

Chairman (Independent Non -Executive Director)

Hon. Walter Osebe Nyambati is the board Chairman of Geothermal Development Company (GDC). He is a member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK). He comes to GDC with over 30 years’ experience in leadership and management having served both in the public and private sector. Previously, he has served in various leadership positions among them Member of Parliament, Vice Chairperson of Parliamentary Service commission and Chairperson Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.

Mr. Stephen Busieney

General Manager, Finance & Investment

Acting MD & CEO

Mr. Stephen Busieney has over 15 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting. Prior to joining GDC, he was the Chief Financial Officer for CIMERWA Cement Company Limited, Rwanda.

Mr. Joseph Waruiru

Director (Alternate to the CS, National Treasury)

Mr. Joseph Waruiru is the alternate director to the Cabinet Secretary National Treasury. He is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 12 years auditing experience in the Public Service. Mr. Waruiru is currently working at the Government Investment Public Enterprise Department, National Treasury.

Alan Machari, MBS

Director (Alternate to the PS, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum)

Mr. Alan Machari currently serves as the Alternate Director to the Principal Secretary Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.

He is an accomplished public administrator with over 28 years of experience in public service and governance. He holds a Master of Philosophy and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Public Administration from Moi University, along with strategic leadership and senior management training from the Kenya School of Government and the Kenya Institute of Administration.

He has served as Secretary Administration in the Ministries of Energy and Petroleum, Sports and Youth Affairs, and Mining and Blue Economy, and as County Commissioner in various counties. He also worked as a District Commissioner and District Officer, coordinating security services and leading peace initiatives in various stations in Kenya.

In 2023, he received the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) from His Excellency the President.

Mr. Stephen Kisaka

Independent Non -Executive Director

Mr. Stephen Kisaka is an avid corporate business management consultant with expertise in business planning, Strategic plans, revenue management, bankable projects development, and Resource mobilization strategies. His work experience of over 20 years includes strategic plan writing and project development both in private and public sectors; leadership and management experience in aviation with SAC (K) Ltd, Emirates Airline, and Kenya Airways/KLM Airlines both locally and internationally; lectured in Kenyatta University in the department of mathematics; previously was appointed and served on the Board of Directors of Nzoia Sugar company and privately serve as director of Investcorp capital limited. Mr Kisaka holds a Postgraduate (MSc.) degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor of education science in Mathematics and Physics both degrees from Kenyatta University; a Certificate in Pricing from the Professional Pricing Society in the USA; Zodiak Business Finance Simulations from Emirates Aviation College in Dubai and a certificate in Policy and governance of state corporations in Kenya from State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC).

Mr. Boniface Lesiampei Lilah

Independent Non -Executive Director

Ms. Salome Kabando

Independent Non -Executive Director

Ms. Salome Kabando is a skilled media practitioner in business development, Strategy, management and training.
In her career spanning over 15 years, she has been instrumental in the success of leading media brands through talent sourcing, content strategy and monetization. She has trained community radio stations across Kenya in development programming and reporting and successfully spearheaded the creative process of numerous national advertising campaigns targeted at varying publics. Ms. Kabando holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from The United States International University –Africa (USIU) and a Diploma in Mass Communication from Kenya Institute of Mass Communication. She is a member of the Public relations society of Kenya (PRSK).

Eng. Kipkoros Kandie

Independent Non -Executive Director

Eng. Kipkoros Kandie is a Civil Engineer with over 28 years in practice as a consultant, trainer and educator. He is a Member of both Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK). He holds a Masters Degree in Sanitary Engineering from The UNESCO-IHE Delft, The Netherlands, and a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi. Eng. Kandie has vast knowledge in Engineering Projects Consulting in Studies, Design, Documentation, and Supervision, and Projects implementation, Business and Investment in Engineering, Real Estate, Agricultural, and Capital-growth. He also has experience in Community and Institutional Support and Fundraising, Multi-Disciplinary experience in Projects and Programmes Conceptualization–to–Implementation Cycle, Projects Financing and Research and Development linkages. He has previously served in other Boards in various capacities leveraging on his leadership and institutional governance capabilities. He is a strategic thinker and solution provider to complex institutional challenges.

Beatrice Marisin Soy

Independent Non -Executive Director

Ms. Beatrice Marisin Soy is a seasoned Human Resources specialist and Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Human Resource Management and a Certified Executive Coach. She has served on multiple corporate boards across diverse sectors in both public and private sectors and has successfully led projects in human capital management and organizational change. She has undertaken many leadership and governance trainings and has a wealth of experience in HR strategy formulation, development, and implementation.

She holds a Master’s degree in Education (Management and Administration) from the University of Manchester, (UK), a Bachelor of Education (Arts) from the University of Nairobi and an Advanced Management Program (AMP) from Strathmore Business School /IESE Business School, Barcelona.

Ms. Soy has held senior leadership roles at Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) as Director of Human Resources and Administration and at Kenya Power company (KPC)as Principal of the Training School (Institute of Energy Studies &Research). She is a certified Executive Coach, Academy of Executive Coaching, (AoEC) UK, certified change Manager &Trainer (Prosci Methodologies &Tools, and a Member of Institute of Directors (k)