Board of Directors

John Otee Imoite

The President of the Republic of Kenya as Non-Executive Board Chair of Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency with effect from 19th May 2023 up to 6th August 2023. Subsequently, the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation appointed him as the Board’s Chairman from 7th August 2023. He is a civic education specialist with a BA in Literature and History. He is a managing partner at the Performance Training Centre and a board member of the ACME Development Organisation (NGO).

John O Imoite

Board Chairman
Joel

He was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency with effect from 27th November 2023.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Makerere University and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning from the UoN. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Environmental Economics and Planning.
Mr. Wamalwa has extensive and vast experience in civil, research and implementation of multi-stakeholders’ programmes, co-ordination and management of donor funded programmes, having worked with the Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis(KIPPRA), the University of Nairobi (UoN) and the World Bank.
Prior to his appointment as the LVNWWDA CEO, he was the Acting CEO and Manager in charge of Licensing and Compliance at the Kenya Film Classification Board
He has also served as the Chief Officer in the County Government of Kakamega, where he managed various programmes such as the Urban Cleaning Programme, Urban Infrastructure Development Programme, World Bank

Joel M. Wamalwa

Chief Executive Officer
Abraham

The President of the Republic of Kenya appointed him on 19th May 2023 as a Non-Executive Director of Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in community development. He is the Chairperson of the Governance, Risk and Audit committee of the Board. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Nandi Potato Cooperative Society.

Abraham K Cheruiyot

Board Member
Dr. Daniel Omoro Achach

The President of the Republic of Kenya as Non-Executive Board member of Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency with effect from 19th May 2023. Subsequently, the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation appointed him as the Board member from 21st July 2023. He holds a PhD in International Trade Law, Masters of Science in International Trade Policy and Trade Law and Bachelor of Laws. He is a trainer in international trade policy and trade law at Trade Policy Centre for Africa (TRAPCA).

Dr. Daniel O. Achach

Board Member
Rev. Douglas Beru Isumba

Eng. Martin Ngaa is the alternate board member to the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation’s representative to the Agency from 28th November 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and is a public officer in the State Department for Water and Sanitation at the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.

Eng. Martin Ngaa

Board Member
Rev. Douglas Beru Isumba

He was appointed on 5th May 2021 to represent CS, National Treasury. Director Samuel Kiptorus is a Senior Deputy Director in National Treasury and Planning and an Alternate Director at Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency and Minerals Rights Board. Previously he was an alternate director at the ICT Authority and Maseno University Council. He holds a Master in Arts degree from the University of Dar-es-salaam and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi.

Samuel K Kiptorus

Board Member / Chairman Finance & Administration Committee
Ms. Miriam Wakaya Oburu

The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation appointed her as a Non-Executive Board member of Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency, effective from 29th November 2024 for a period of three (3) years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts-Sociology & English.

From May 2013 to December 2022, She Served As A Public Member of Busia County Assembly Service Board.

Ms. Miriam W Oburu

Board Member
Rev. Douglas Beru Isumba

The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation appointed him as a Non-Executive Board member of Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency, effective from 20th December 2024 for a period of three (3) years. He holds a degree in Business Management.

He is a General Treasurer at the African Divine Church EA and Managing Director of Lagata Villa Resort.

Rev. Douglas B Isumba

Board Member
lady-

She was appointed on 2nd May 2016 as the Corporation secretary. She holds a Master of Laws (LLM) - Tax from UNISA, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from UoN, a Post Graduate Diploma in Law, CPA (K) and CPS (K). Elizabeth is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, a Certified Public Secretary registered with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya and a Certified Public Accountant registered with ICPAK.

Elizabeth has wide experience in Legal, Board secretarial and corporate governance having served in both private and public sectors. She is responsible for guiding statutory and regulatory compliance and support to the Board in driving the corporate governance agenda.

Mrs Elizabeth Ngala

Corporation Secretary