Governing Council

February 1, 2021 2026-07-30 9:23

The TKNP Governing Council

About the Governing Council

The Kisumu National Polytechnic was reborn under a new order in accordance with the TVET Act Sec 26(1) (c) and mandated to offer Diplomas, Higher National Diplomas as well as technical degrees in collaboration with technical universities under section26 (3).
The TVET Act 26 (4) (a), further provides for the establishment of Governing Councils of the vocational institutions. In 28 (1) (c) The Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the TVET Authority establishes the Governing Council for National Polytechnics.
Thus, the Governing council is an organ established by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act 2013.

Eng. Judah Abekah, Chairman

Member Profile

Eng. Judah Ochieng Abekah is a registered engineer with a strong background in engineering, economics, and executive management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Arts in Economics, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the United States International University (USIU). With extensive experience in high-level professional inductions and governance within the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, Eng. Abekah oversees institutional procedures and ensures productive governance engagements for the polytechnic while collaborating with a board composed of experts in both engineering and administrative fields.

Dr. Okumu J.W. Odhiambo Council Secretary

Meissy Naeku Janet

Member Profile

Meissy Naeku Janet is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a specialized lecturer in the Department of Applied Environmental Social Science within the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Eldoret, a position she has held since November 2014. Holding a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Law, she brings deep expertise in environmental law and policy to the council, backed by prior public service as a Chief Land Registration Officer with the Ministry of Lands from 2010 to 2014.

Dancan Odhiambo Oginga

Member Profile

Dancan Odhiambo Oginga is an accomplished finance and administration professional with over a decade of experience managing finances, budgeting, and grants within complex, multicultural international development and humanitarian organizations. Currently serving at the International Labour Organization (ILO), he has held key financial roles across prestigious institutions including the World Bank, UN Women, UNDP, UNICEF, and the Office of the UN Humanitarian Envoy. He holds a Master’s degree in Financial Planning and Strategic Management from the University of Salford and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Moi University, and he is recognized for his meticulous financial analysis, operational expertise, and commitment to transparency and accountability.

Joyce-Mwanika-Mwale

Joyce Mwanika Mwale

Member Profile

Joyce Mwanika Mwale joined The Kisumu National Polytechnic Council in April 2023 as the representative for the Principal Secretary, State Department for TVET, where she currently serves as the Secretary Administration. Holding a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyatta University and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI), Joyce boasts over 30 years of public sector leadership and administrative experience. Her distinguished career spans roles from District Officer to Secretary Administration across the Office of the President, the Ministry of Education (twice), the Ministry of Defence, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. She has served as a member and Session Chair for both the National Employment Authority and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) boards, chaired high-level public and private sector committees, possesses extensive training in management, leadership, and human resources, and is an active member of the African Association of Public Administration and Management

Prof.-Eng.-Bernadette-Waswa-Sabuni

Prof. Eng. Benedette Waswa Sabuni

Member Profile

Prof. Eng. Bernadette Waswa Sabuni is a registered Civil Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya, a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, the Association of African Women in Science and Engineering (AWSE), and the Association of Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution of Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, as well as a PhD in Disaster Preparedness and Engineering Management specializing in engineering disaster mitigation through alternative building materials and technologies. With over ten years of academic experience at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), she currently serves as the Dean of the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, having previously held key leadership roles including Chairperson of the Civil and Structural Engineering Department, Quality Assurance Director Chairperson, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs, and Trustee member for her second term on the MMUST Staff Retirement Benefit Scheme, alongside her work as a trained Lead Quality Auditor in institutional monitoring and evaluation.

Ismael Noo Onyango

Member Profile

Ismael Noo Onyango is a Kenyan trade unionist and labour relations professional with extensive expertise in the communications and telecommunications sector. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. Associated with the Communication Workers’ Union of Kenya (COWU-K), where he has served in senior roles including Deputy General Secretary focusing on industrial relations, collective bargaining, and worker advocacy, his career is further backed by practical leadership experience at Telkom Kenya Ltd and the former Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation.

Ruth Mounde

Member Profile

Ruth Mounde brings 33 years of public sector experience spanning the Teachers Service Commission, County Government administrations, and the State Department for TVET, where she served as a Director within the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (VTE). Her comprehensive educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, complemented by specialized executive training from both the Strategic Leadership Development Program and the Senior Management Course.