Board of Directors
Governance Structure
A non-executive Board of Directors governs the Authority. It is the highest
decision-making body of the Authority. The Board is responsible for the
overall policy direction and leadership of the Authority.
The composition of the Board is stipulated in Section 6 of the Retirement
Benefits Act. The members consist of:
(i) The Chairman, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury;
(ii) The Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Board;
(iii) The Principal Secretary, National Treasury;
(iv) The Commissioner of Insurance;
(v) The Chief Executive of the Capital Markets Authority, and
(vi) Five members, not being public officers, appointed by the Cabinet
Secretary by virtue of their knowledge or experience in matters relating
to the administration of scheme funds, banking, insurance, law or
actuarial studies
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Abdi Ali Mohamed
Board Chairman
Mr. Abdi Ali Mohamed
Board Chairman
Abdi Ali Mohamed was appointed chair of RBA Board effective February 27, 2026 for a period of three years. Mr Mohamed is a distinguished Public Policy and Governance Specialist with over twenty-five (25) years of experience spanning public sector leadership, institutional reform, and development programming across the Horn of Africa. His career reflects deep expertise in regulatory governance, policy formulation, strategic oversight, and multi-sector stakeholder engagement in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan.
He has previously served as Vice Chairman of the Water Tribunal and as a Board Member of the Competition Authority of Kenya, where he contributed to strengthening regulatory frameworks and institutional accountability. He has also served as a Council Member at Tharaka University, providing governance oversight in higher education.
Abdi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration from Kenyatta University. His professional orientation is grounded in evidence-based policymaking, sustainable institutional development, and the promotion of sustainable governance systems.
Mr. Charles Machira
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Charles Machira
Chief Executive Officer
He later studied a master’s degree in social protection finance. Mr Machira has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance and pension sectors. Previously, he was the managing trustee of Policyholders Compensation Fund representing Retirement Benefits Authority.
Ambrose R.M. Ogango
Director and Head of the Financial Unit at the National Treasury
Ambrose R.M. Ogango
Director and Head of the Financial Unit at the National Treasury
He is a career Public Servant having served the Service for about 30 years in various Ministries and Constitutional Commissions, initially as an Economist and now a Finance Officer with wealth of experience in budget planning, preparation, reviews and execution among other areas.
He holds a Master in Arts (Economics) Degree of Kenyatta University, and he is a member of the Economists Society of Kenya (ESK). He has previously served on other Boards as Alternate Director to PS National Treasury and PS Trade.
Wyckliffe M. Shamiah, FCPA
Director & Chief Executive, Capital Markets Authority
Wyckliffe M. Shamiah, FCPA
Director & Chief Executive, Capital Markets Authority
He has worked at the Capital Markets Authority for over 22 years in various capacities. Mr. Shamiah is an alumnus of the US International Visitors Program and an Associate of Toronto Leadership Centre. He has also been the Chairperson of TC 68 (Financial Services Technical Committee) of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). He was awarded a certificate of completion for the SMREA Program, March 2018, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Executive Education. He is the Chairman of the Market Supervision and Risk Management sub-committee of the East African Securities Regulators Forum (EASRA).
He also sits on the Financial Stability Board Regional Group of Sub-Sahara representing Kenya and the capital markets. Mr. Shamiah is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya. He is a Director in the Board of the Insurance Regulatory Authority as well as the Vision 2030 Delivery Board.
Mr. Godfrey K. Kiptum, MBS
Director & CEO and Commissioner of Insurance, Insurance Regulatory Authority
Mr. Godfrey K. Kiptum, MBS
Director & CEO and Commissioner of Insurance, Insurance Regulatory Authority
He has a wealth of experience garnered from senior management roles held in various State Agencies over the last 20 years. He is an Associate of the Life Management Institute (ALMI) USA and a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of UK.
Hon Ibrahim M. Salat
Board Member
Hon Ibrahim M. Salat
Board Member
Hon Ibrahim Salat holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from Washington International University, United States of America. With over 40 years of public and private sector experience, Hon Salat is a seasoned banker having worked in various senior positions in the banking industry before serving as the Member of Parliament for Fafi Constituency, Garissa County, for two consecutive terms.
Hon Salat sat as director in various boards of parastatals including Tana catchment board, Northern Water Services Board, Kenya Dairy Board, and Postal Corporation of Kenya. Hon Salat is a certified trustee as well and served as a trustee of Postal Corporation Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (SRBS), Chair and Trustee of Postal Corporation Staff Benefits Scheme (SPS). He is currently the chairman of Garissa Municipality Board. Hon Salat is a member of the Institute of Directors of Kenya (IOD).
Mr Jeremiah K. Kendagor
Board Member
Mr Jeremiah K. Kendagor
Board Member
Dr. Jane Nyokabi Njuguna
Board Member
Dr. Jane Nyokabi Njuguna
Board Member
She holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Strategic Management from USIU-Africa, a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Communications, both from the University of Nairobi. She holds a Certificate in Fundraising Management from Indiana University, USA, and an IMIS (Institute for the Management of Information Systems) Diploma.
She is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and a member of the Women on Boards Network–Kenya.
Mr Joseph Kiborus Tarus
Board Member
Mr Joseph Kiborus Tarus
Board Member
Mr Tarus is the Managing Partner at Tarus and Company Advocates, where has demonstrated exceptional leadership and legal acumen. Beyond legal practice, he also holds a directorship at the esteemed United Kenya Club, Nairobi, contributing valuable insights to further enhance the club's mission and reputation.
Mrs. Praxidis Saisi
Director, Legal Services and Corporation Secretary
Mrs. Praxidis Saisi
Director, Legal Services and Corporation Secretary
Mrs. Praxidis Saisi is the Corporation Secretary & Director, Legal Services at the Retirement Benefits Authority from 2nd January 2017. Prior to her appointment, she was the Company Secretary & General Manager, Legal Affairs at Geothermal Development Company. She worked as Manager, Legal & Corporate Affairs at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority and before that as Company Secretary at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited.
Mrs. Saisi started her career as a Magistrate with the Judiciary. Mrs. Saisi is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Secretary. She holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Essex, United Kingdom, a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from the United States International University-Africa. She is a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya.
