Ribin is the Head of Real Estate, Banking & Financial Services Department at Ashitiva Advocates LLP. He is a first – rate and much sought after commercial Lawyer.

Ribin’s expertise includes banking and financial services law, real estate, capital markets transactions, insolvency and corporate restructuring and energy law. He advises local and international real estate developers on construction of residential and commercial spaces, buyers and sellers of both individual non – performing loans and NPL portfolios, including options analysis, standstill arrangements, debtor/creditor negotiations, restructurings, insolvency and realizations. He has also advised multiple lenders in complex financial arrangements and assisted with numerous lender due diligence assignments.

Ribin is well well respected in the legal services industry. He was awarded the Young Lawyer of the Year Award in 2017 by the Law Society of Kenya, Nairobi Branch.

Grace Omwenga is a seasoned Customer Service and Business Development Executive with a rich tapestry of experience spanning over two decades. Throughout her career, she has been deeply immersed in the realms of service marketing, specializing in the development and implementation of robust customer-base growth policies and strategies.

Grace has played a pivotal role in Kenya Power's remarkable customer base growth, contributing to an increase from 686,000 in 2004 to the current 9.4 million customers.

Additionally, she led the development of Kenya Power's sub-brands, including Umeme Pamoja, StimaLoan, and the innovative Online Customer Connection Application facility. Further, she significantly enhanced Kenya's standing in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business – Getting Electricity Indicator, improving the ranking from 106 to 70 among 190 economies through strategic reforms.

Grace, has implemented customer segmentation for new connection applicants, introducing two distinct categories: Standard and Premium Customers with an aim of enhancing service delivery.

Grace’s career journey has been and continues to be characterized by a dedication to excellence and an unyielding commitment to driving significant and sustainable business growth. She thrives in collaborative environments, cherishing the role of a team leader and player, where she has honed excellent interpersonal skills over the years.

Beyond the realms of her professional life, Grace embraces new challenges with enthusiasm, always seeking to learn and evolve. Her reliability and dependability have earned her a reputation as someone who not only meets expectations but consistently exceeds them.

Grace enjoys engaging in various activities during her leisure time, such as reading journals, tuning into podcasts focused on well-being, socializing, dancing, and prioritizing physical fitness. She aspires to join the Rotary Club of Kenya.

Her life philosophy revolves around the constant pursuit of personal improvement, aiming to become a better version of herself with each passing day as well as make a positive impact on society.

Eng. Akech is the Executive Director of the National Construction Authority whose overall mandate is to oversee and coordinate the development in the construction industry.

He previously served the Authority in the capacity of the General Manager for Research, Training and Capacity Building where his main role was to spearhead and provide leadership in the construction Industry on research, training and capacity building activities as well as consultancy and advisory services that promote its development, coordination and growth.

He is a professional engineer registered with the Engineer’s Board of Kenya and a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.

He holds a Master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) and Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering (CE) both from Jomo Kenyatta University of
Agriculture and Technology, Kenya.

Eng. Akech has experience spanning over 22 years in design, construction supervision and management as well as leadership in the construction industry. He has worked on mega housing and civil engineering, infrastructure and telecommunications projects in various capacities with government as well as international and local companies.

Some of the companies he has worked for prior to joining NCA include Safaricom Ltd, Gibb Africa and Howard Humphreys Consulting Engineers.

Domenic is a registered physical planner by KPPRB and a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners and Architectural Association of Kenya. He holds a bachelors and masters degree in Urban Planning and Regional Planning from the University of Nairobi.

He is currently the Director, Development Management for Nairobi City County.