Board Members

Mr. Julius Mutuaruchiu holds a BSc. Hons. and MSc. in Engineering Hydrology. His professional career spans 40 years from initial employment as a Hydrologist with the Ministry of Water to working as Managing Director of the Kerio Valley Development Authority. His areas of expertise include Applied Hydrology, Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage, Hydrologic Computations, Groundwater Hydrology, Geophysics, Water Resources Planning and Development, and Water Law & Water Policy. He is a Consulting Hydrologist and was previously the Lead Manager for the implementation of the Resettlement Action Planning for the Mwea Irrigation Development Project.

Mr. Cheboswony holds a BSc. degree in Hydro-meteorology from the University of Nairobi and a Post-graduate diploma in Hydrological Engineering from the IHE-DELFT in the Netherlands. His professional experience began as a Hydrologist in the then Ministry of Water and he has since worked in various districts and counties as a Hydrologist and as District Water Officer. He was previously the County Director for Water, Lands and Environment in Elgeyo Marakwet County. He is a Director of the Iten-Tambach Water and Sewerage Company Ltd. in Elgeyo Marakwet County. He is currently the Chairperson of the Hydrology Registration Board’s Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.

Mr. Ouma was Biochemistry major at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology before pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Environmental Health at Moi University. He also holds post-graduate diplomas in Cleaner Production and in Risk Assessment and Monitoring for Environmental Chemicals from Dresden University of Technology and Kobe University respectively.
He is a member of the Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK) and is a registered Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Audit (EIA/EA) lead expert and is also a certified EIA/EA reviewer.
He is an environmental practitioner with vast experience as Principal Environmental Research Officer, Environmental Inspector, and Senior EIA Officer for the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and as a District Environment Officer in various districts. He is currently the Deputy Director for NEMA’s Compliance Section, and represents the Director-General, NEMA on the Board.

Mr. Ngecho holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option) from Bugema University, Uganda, and is currently undertaking his professional training in Advanced Accounting/CPA.
Prior to joining public service, he was a manager at some of Kenya’s leading financial institutions. He has over 10 years’ experience in the Public Sector Finance at the National Treasury, and as National Sub-County Accountant in various Counties. He is a skilled public resources manager and currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer at the National Treasury and Planning. He represents the Principal Secretary at the National Treasury on the Board. He is currently the Chairperson of the Board’s Finance, Human Resource and Governance Committee.

Mr. Mwenje is a Professional Hydrologist who holds a BSc. degree in Hydrology from the University of Nairobi, a MSc. degree in Integrated Water Management from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, and a Post-graduate diploma in Applied Hydrology and Information Systems for Water Management jointly from the University of Nairobi and the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research, Nairobi.
He began his career with the Ministry of Water and has since worked as a Hydrologist and District Water Officer in various districts, as a Water Conservation Officer and as Water Resources Specialist with the Water Resources Authority and with the ADB-funded Ewaso Ng’iro North Natural Resources Management Project, respectively. He has honed his management and leadership skills by undertaking training in Strategic Leadership Development and Management courses. He is currently the Board Registrar/Chief Executive Officer and is an ex-officio member of the Board

Mr. Mogusu holds a BSc. (Hons) Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Arts in International Conflict Management specializing in Natural Resources-based Conflict Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Water Diplomacy and Peace Building.
His professional background spans over 30 years and he has garnered considerable experience as a Hydrologist in various districts. He is a qualified Administrator and was instrumental in the setting up and institutionalization of the Trans-boundary Waters Division at the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (MWSI). He has also worked for several years at the former Transition Authority. He is a Board Member of the Hydrologists Registration Board by virtue of his position as the Chief Hydrologist, MWSI.

Mr. Mnyamwezi is in private practice having retired from Government Service where he worked for over 30 years in various capacities as a Hydrologist. He holds a BSc. degree in Meteorology from the University of Nairobi and a MSc. degree in Engineering Hydrology from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in the United Kingdom.
He is a Consultant Hydrologist specializing on dam design feasibility studies and reservoir simulation and operations, as well as resource modelling and optimization of multi-purpose dams, simulation and optimization of hydrodynamic systems using Operation Research techniques and systems approach. He is the Chairperson of the Board’s Strategy and Technical Committee.

M/s Koech holds a BSc. degree in Water and Environmental Engineering from Egerton University, a MSc. degree in Water Science Engineering with a specialization in Hydrology and Water Resources from the UNESCO-IHE in the Netherlands and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Integrated Water Resources Management.
Her professional experience in the water sector spans 12 years. She has undergone training in flood and drought measurement, rainwater harvesting and utilization, drought hazards, vulnerability and risk analysis tools for Africa under Improved drought Early Warning and Forecasting to strengthen preparedness and adaptation to drought in Africa (DEWFORA) as well as for hydrological assessment for catchments. She is currently the acting Deputy Director, Trans-boundary Water Resources Department in the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (MWSI). She represents the Principal Secretary, MWSI on the Hydrologists Registration Board.

Eng. Kogi is a Chief Engineer in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works. He represents the Principal Secretary, State Department for Infrastructure on the Hydrologists Registration Board.

Mr. Matunda is a law professional with over 11 years’ experience working in both the public and private sector. He has a Bachelor of Law degree from Shivaji University, India and a Master’s of Law in international Law from the University of Nairobi. Additional qualifications include a Bachelor of Social laws from Shivaji University, an Associate Diploma in Insurance from the Insurance Institute in India, a Post-graduate diploma in Corporate Governance from Shivaji University as well as a fellowship diploma in Insurance. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in International Law from the University of Nairobi.