Mr. Awendo has over 20 years of post qualification experience in audit, accounting, management consultancy, corporate finance and entrepreneurship. Dan has worked in various senior management positions in both local and international companies and has been a board member of various companies and learning institutions in Kenya.
Dan is the founder and previously the CEO of Investeq Capital, a company that focuses on the unique environment of financing Small & Medium sized business in East Africa. Dan led Investeq Capital to win both local and continental awards in Strategy, Leadership, Customer Orientation, Financial Performance and Entrepreneurship.
He has also previously been named by The Business Daily as amongst Kenya’s “High Impact Entrepreneurs” and also amongst Kenya’s “CEO’s with Golden Hands”. He has also been profiled by The Standard Newspaper as a “Captain of Industry.”
Education – Years in Industry: 20+
- AMP from Strathmore Business School and IESE Business School in Spain
- Certified Public Accountant, Strathmore University
- Industry Audit, accounting, corporate finance and management consultancy
Industry
- Audit, accounting, corporate finance and management consultancy
Industry experience: 20+
Dickson has over 10 years of experience having worked for various organisations including Taxplan Consulting Associates, Oldonyo Laro Group Ltd and has in-depth experience working with Audit, Accounting, Tax and Financial Reporting.
His responsibility involves the daily management of Home Afrika Communites Limited (Migaa) a subsidiary of HAL, where he ensures profitability, growth and goodwill as well as resources being utilized in the most efficient manner.
Education
- Masters Degree in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi
- Bachelors degree in Business Management (Finance and Banking), Moi University
- CPA (K) and registered member with ICPAK
Years in Industry: 10+
CPA Jayne is a finance expert with over 15 years of experience in Accounting, financial advisory and reporting. As a finance expert, Jayne is an energetic performance leader and a growth champion. She is in charge of developing finance organizational strategies, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with Home Afrika Limited objectives.
Her responsibility involves financial advisory and management, increasing the financial stability, establishing finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; determining profitability, accumulating resources; and implementing change as well as ensuring efficient resource utilization for Home Afrika Limited.
Jayne holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), and is ongoing with her Masters. She is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and a registered member with ICPAK. She is also a member of (AWAK) the Association of Women Accountants in Kenya.
Beth Murugi brings over 8 years’ experience in administration, and Human Resource Management..
As the Head of Human Resources she spearheads the recruitment process, reviews and develops relevant policies, handling any grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures. In her dual role as Head of Administration, she oversees the support staff, manages service contracts and the office space, while also leading the implementation of new office administrative procedures and policies.
Beth is a graduate of St Paul’s University with a Bachelors of Business Administration specializing in Human Resource and Business Management. Ms. Murugi also holds a Post Graduate diploma in Human Resource Management and is a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.
Robert Takes a vision and makes it reality through sound product development. He intuitively sees the threads of opportunity that wind through the industry, brings them together into a coherent whole, helps others extend their thinking, and drives material business advantage.
As head of product Development Simiyu has Revolutionized the way products are looked at in the industry, Revolutionizing processes that optimizes output for Each product. Prior to joining Home Afrika Robert served as the Head of Portfolios at Villacare limited a leading real estate Company Based in Nairobi where he was responsible for onboarding and overseeing company portfolio in over five counties in Kenya Championing portfolio growth. He has held similar positions in different institutions namely Anchor Group of Companies – A real Estate Consortium, ABSA Bank and KEPSA- the Umbrella body of private institutions championing Advocacy
Mr. Simiyu Brings with Him an Extensive scope of over 8 Years in product development and Management, He is a Graduate of a Diploma in Public Administration and Management from Moi University and a Bachelors in Business administration and Management from Mount Kenya University, he has done several trainings aimed at transforming teams majorly – Life Skills Training, Core Business Skill Training, Behavior Change Communication – A.N.U
Victor Wanyumu is a seasoned General Sales Manager with vast experience in team management, sales planning, sales process, negotiations and corporate partnerships.
He has over Over 7years experience in Sales and marketing, having worked in various institutions in different capacities; Including Startimes Media and KCB Bank Group
He holds a degree in Seed Science and Technology from Kenyatta university University and is currently in his final year pursuing MBA Marketing
His responsibility at Home Afrika is to ensure revenue growth and strategic corporate partnerships formation.
Riapius is a consummate corporate communications practitioner with over 5 years’ experience in developing and delivering communications and marketing strategies for organizations.
Before joining Home Afrika Riapius held multiple marketing and communication positions with a government organization Rift Valley water Service Provider, a Credit firm Stima Sacco, technology provider, Smoothtel and Data solutions and a publishing and event company Marketing Africa. During her tenure with Marketing Africa the organization saw exponential growth becoming a recognizable market leader.
Riapius is a proud graduate of Mount Kenya University, where received her B.A. degree in Public Relations before finding her passion for marketing and pursued a post graduate diploma in Marketing from Kenya Institute of management. Riapius has a strong appetite for learning and is currently finalizing her masters in Communication from University of Nairobi, she is a certified digital marketer with certification from ADMI and an active member of the Public Relations society of Kenya and Chartered Institute of Marketing.
