Innocent Kayigamba

A seasoned IT project professional with a career spanning over 15 years. Innocent led IT projects in the Tax Authority and finance sector, cultivating a reputation for driving successful outcomes. Transitioning seamlessly from complex regulatory environments to dynamic financial landscapes. He honed his skills in process optimization, risk management, and strategic alignment. A pivotal moment arrived when he co-founded the PMI Rwanda Chapter, showcasing his dedication to fostering a community of collaboration and professional growth. Currently Innocent is serving as Chapter President, where he continues to spearhead initiatives that empower project management professionals. Holding certifications in PMP, he remains committed to elevating project management standards and achieving impactful results.

Alice B Onsarigo

Alice is an International Health professional with Program Management experience spanning 22 years with a focus in HIV and AIDS, Nutrition, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, & broader health programming in Sub Saharan Africa.  She provides oversight in design, planning, management, coordination, monitoring and technical support for multi-sectoral projects. Has successfully worked with international and local partners and collaborated with Ministries of Health, Gender and Education in East, Central and Southern Africa to deliver projects that provide integrated services to under-served populations in sustainable, measurable and meaningful ways, including recently setting up a Toll -free hotline and WhatsApp Chatbot that will provide answers to health questions across all SRHR topics and referrals/linkages to various points of care. This will ensure the youth know about their rights to health and safety, so they can protect themselves, make informed choices, and seek out health services, ultimately actualizing their full health rights.  Alice is well versed in program management, implementation science, performance monitoring and organizational capacity strengthening and mentoring.

Tim Swain

As an internationally recognized leader, award winning performer and catalyst for social change, Tim Swain has inspired global audiences for nearly 20 years. With over 15 years of experience as a leadership development professional and program manager, he uses his unique style of empowerment to fuse life lessons into entertaining and innovative seminars.  

He is a global citizen and a Grant Specialist with Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF), an organization that enables youth to realize their potential and transform lives through project management. Swain holds a Bachelors in Communications and a Masters in Education from Texas State University, as well as a Masters in Theology from the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Ghana.  

Swain has extensive experience in curating, innovating, and developing leadership programs for various countries including Ghana, UK, and Jamaica.  He is a transition and cultural consultant, and a bi-continental citizen, traveling between the U.S. and Ghana with his wife and son. 

Ike Nwankwo

Ike Nwankwo is a member of the PMI Board of Directors and Chair of the Governance Committee. He is also the managing director at Distinct Management Ltd., an independent project management consultancy focusing on information technology, construction and business transformation.

Howard A. Mmayi

Howard is a Civil Engineer passionate in matters spatial planning with over 17 years of experience in design and construction of Roads, 5 of which he has worked in The Road Corridor Management Directorate of The Kenya National Highways Authority. He has interacted first-hand with handling and processing roadside developments, reclaiming encroached road reserves, processing land acquisition for road expansions and evaluating compensation during resettlement action on Highway development contracts.

He is a graduate of Civil Engineering (JKUAT) a Holder of a Master of Laws, in Construction Law, Arbitration and Adjudication and has Studied a Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management at Jomo Kenyatta University. He is a Certified PMP with PMI USA, A member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK and a Member of The American Society for Quality.

He is a Professional Engineer registered with The Engineers Board of Kenya and a Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers of Kenya and a Member of The Architectural Association of Kenya.

He is a trainer, coach and mentor in Civil Engineering Construction, Contracts and Dispute resolution having trained construction professionals spanning Engineers, Construction Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Lawyers.

Frank Owusu-Asamoah

Frank Owusu-Asamoah is a highly accomplished and results-driven Project Professional and Leader with an impressive track record spanning over 18 years. His expertise encompasses a diverse range of industries, including Mining Process Plant Construction, Mining Maintenance Operations, Power Generation, Telecommunications, and Road and Building Construction Projects. Throughout his career, Frank has thrived in key roles with Organizations such as TIC, Mantrac Ghana, Woodgroup Power Operations, Zain, and Vodafone Ghana.

Presently, Frank serves as the Project Director for FESPONN COMPANY LIMITED, where he has consistently demonstrated his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Additionally, he is the CEO of Tech Startup – Tabor Online, which is the driving force behind the Social Networking apps and websites, kasalingua and apprecia8.

Dr. Lynn A Keeys

A former diplomat with US Agency for International Development, Dr. Keeys has worked in portfolio, program, and project management, strategy, and organizational leadership in the international development field, and as a consultant, researcher, author, and presenter. She has presented at international conferences and published in journals and books on organizational project management, strategy, benefits co-creation, open innovation, and sustainable development. She is an adjunct professor at the SKEMA Business School in Paris, a visiting research fellow at the Project Management Group, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, and former part-time faculty at Boston University Metropolitan College master’s program in project management from 2014-2017. She is a member of the International Editorial Board of the International Journal of Project Management, former president of the PMI South Africa Chapter, and now a PMI Global Board Director. (Dr. Keeys’ contributions are made in her individual capacity).

Bulla Boma Hekeno

Bulla Boma Hekeno is the Co-Founder and Director of HEBO Consult who has etched her mark in the project management discipline across various sectors over an illustrious 17-year career.

With an educational background in ICT and Business Administration, Bulla holds a BSc in Information Systems and an MBA in Project Management. Her passion for project management advancement has led her to pursue and earn a range of prestigious credentials such as the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and the Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM®) and Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) from the esteemed Project Management Institute (PMI®); Bulla’s reputation is well-earned. Beyond these certifications, she emerges as a coach and mentor of unmatched caliber, ushering both young graduates and seasoned professionals into the intricate art and science of project management across the public and private sectors all across the East Africa through her work at HEBO Consult.

Under her visionary leadership, HEBO Consult has birthed pioneering programs and partnerships with global educational and research authorities including PMI®, CertifProf, PeopleCert and Westford University, empowering thousands of team members and facilitating hundreds of professionals across various industries with global standard credentials such as the PMP®. Other programs she spearheads include The Future Project Professional Program (FPP), an initiative, tailored for university students and fresh graduates, aiming to bridge the prevalent industry’s job and talent gaps, reinforcing her belief: ”The Future is Bright, the Future is Projects.”

Beyond her immediate corporate realm, Bulla’s influence radiates. Having served the PMI Tanzania

Chapter Board as the VP Volunteering Services (in 2021), adjudicating as the Chief Judge for the Women in Management Awards (WIMA) (in 2023), and contributing to other pivotal PMI initiatives are but a few testaments to her expansive professional footprint.

Achille Ubalijoro

With over 28 years of experience, Achille Ubalijoro is a visionary leader in project and program management, specializing in strategic digital solutions globally. Currently the Chairman of Irembo, he drives the development of e-government and e-payment products, expanding access to 100+ online public services for millions in Rwanda and beyond.

Achille is equally dedicated to nurturing individuals and organizations for a better world. As a Trainee Professional Business Coach at Coaching de Gestion, he learns to empower clients for personal and professional success. He mentors at the Black Wealth Club, serves on the boards of PMI-Montreal and the Canadian Consortium for the Digital Economy in Africa, and founded the Rwandan Professionals Network in Canada.

Educated at École Polytechnique de Montréal (B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering) and Concordia University (MBA Strategic Management of Technology), Achille boasts numerous ITIL, Agile, Project & Program Management certifications.

Susan Wachira-Nyika

Susan has over seventeen (17) years experience managing a wide range of programs. Susan’s professional experience encompasses Information Technology, Banking, Customer Success management, Cross-Cultural team management and Strategic leadership experience locally and internationally. Susan has strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Susan holds a M.Sc degree in Software Systems from University of St. Thomas, MN, and B.Sc degree in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration from University of Sioux Falls, SD. Susan also has a Knowledge Management professional certificate from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Susan is a certified Hofstede Insights Organizational Culture consultant, Cultural Adaptability Profile, and Cross-Cultural consultant. In this role, she delivers culture training and workshops throughout the United States and internationally.

Susan is also an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), maintaining memberships with the PMI South Maryland (USA) chapter and the PMI Kenya chapter. She is also a nominated board member of the Kenya North America Diaspora SACCO (KNAD SACCO), the largest diaspora SACCO in Kenya with over 1300 members in the USA, Canada and Mexico.