The Kimisitu DT Sacco has declared the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position vacant following the resignation of its former CEO, Lwanga Mbeche, in August 2025.
The Sacco is currently under the leadership of an Acting CEO, Catherine Odhiambo, who was appointed by the Kimisitu board.
Odhiambo has over 20 years in the Co-operative movement, having previously worked at Vest Sacco for 11 years.
Kimisitu Sacco is one of Kenya’s leading savings and credit cooperatives, established to empower its members through accessible, affordable, and innovative financial solutions.
It was formed in 1985 and has grown into a reputable institution serving professionals from international organizations, NGOs, government agencies, and the private sector.
Qualifications and Experience Required
The Sacco has announced that interested applicants should have:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience at a senior management level, with at least five years as a CEO/Managing Director, preferably within the cooperative or financial services sector.
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- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field with a master’s degree in business administration, Strategic Management, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- A professional qualification, such as CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CPS (K), or an equivalent professional qualification from a recognized institution, membership in a relevant professional body is desirable.
- Demonstrated track record in driving institutional growth, financial sustainability, governance strengthening, and performance improvement.
Also, the candidate must have proven experience overseeing financial management, investments, and internal control systems in a regulated environment. Strong corporate governance capability and proven experience working with Boards.
Duties and responsibilities of the Kimisitu CEO
The CEO will provide strategic leadership to the Sacco and serve as the principal advisor to the Board, providing professional, technical, and strategic input to support effective governance and decision-making.
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In addition, the CEO will oversee the SACCO’s revenue generation and collection processes to strengthen cash flow and financial sustainability.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for human resource management to maximize productivity, and for implementing policies and strategies that attract, develop, and retain qualified, high-performing staff.
Key duties include implementing board-approved strategies, managing financial and human resources, strengthening governance and internal controls, and championing innovation and digital transformation to enhance service delivery and competitiveness.
How to Apply
Kimisitu has invited interested candidates to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae with full details, including all qualifications, experience, and positions held, to the email address [email protected] with the subject line Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-KIMISITU.
Candidates should also include full contact details of their three professional referees.
The organization further stated that all applications should be submitted on or before Feb 6, 2026, at 5 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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