Serah Wamaitha Kibaki
Prevention Officer
NAIROBI
Summary
Strategic Risk Management professional with over 11 years of experience as an external risk assessor for public sector institutions, providing independent, high-level advisory services on governance, ethics and operational risk management; Proven expertise in coordinating enterprise-wide risk management activities, monitoring organizational risk exposure from a corporate governance perspective and advising senior management on strategic risk mitigation aligned with sector policy and regulatory compliance requirements; Demonstrated success in facilitating risk identification across governance, ethics and operational domains while advising leadership teams in effective risk response strategies; Skilled in facilitating the development of risk management frameworks, consolidating multi-dimensional risk reporting for corporate-level decision-making while integrating disaster recovery and business continuity considerations into comprehensive institutional assessments; Expert in driving process improvements that strengthen governance structures, enhance ethical compliance and optimize operational effectiveness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Prevention Officer 1 (External Risk Assessor - Public Sector Institutions)
Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission
06.2019 - Current
- Serve as external risk assessor to public sector institutions, providing independent, objective evaluation of governance structures, ethical frameworks and institutional integrity systems from a strategic corporate perspective;
- Coordinate risk management engagements across diverse public bodies including ministries, state corporations, constitutional commissions and county government entities, assessing risk exposure against sector policy requirements and national governance standards;
- Facilitate comprehensive identification and evaluation of governance risks (Board effectiveness, oversight mechanisms, accountability structures), ethics and integrity risks (corruption vulnerabilities, conflict of interest, transparency gaps) and operational risks in liaison with institutional leadership and business units;
- Monitor organizational risk exposure across governance, ethics, and operational domains, advising Boards, senior management, and executive teams on strategic risk mitigation aligned with sector-specific regulatory compliance requirements
- Conduct Corruption Risk Assessments (CRA) and institutional systems reviews integrating governance audits, ethics compliance evaluations and operational assessments, including disaster recovery and business continuity considerations to evaluate institutional resilience and critical process dependencies;
- Capacity Building on Strategic Risk Framework Development & Reporting
- Conduct Governance & Ethics Risk Advisory under Public Service Performance Contracting Framework
Prevention Officer 2 (Risk Advisory - Public Sector)
Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Provided external expert advisory services on governance, ethics, and corruption risk prevention to public sector institutions, developing risk management guidelines and best practice frameworks
- Conducted independent assessments of institutional governance structures, ethics compliance systems, and anti-corruption frameworks, analyzing risk exposure against sector policy and regulatory standards
- Reviewed and analyzed governance and anti-corruption performance indicators under the public service Performance Contracting framework, monitoring implementation effectiveness and recommending governance process enhancements
- Conducted quality assurance on risk assessment outputs including governance reports, ethics guidelines, and risk frameworks, ensuring professional standards
- Reviewed national policies and regulations affecting governance and ethics compliance, establishing improved liaison structures that enhanced institutional risk management capabilities
Compliance and Call Centre Officer
Postal Corporation of Kenya
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, conducting risk-based transaction monitoring and investigating potential compliance breaches in conjunction with Audit department
- Managed operational processes for large-scale government social protection programs (800,000+ beneficiaries), ensuring compliance, operational continuity and process integrity
- Conducted regional compliance surveillance assessing operational risks, regulatory adherence, disaster recovery readiness and compliance with Customer Due Diligence requirements
- Facilitated policy implementation affecting financial services operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimal business disruption during system transitions
- Streamlined compliance processes including user access management and system controls that enhanced security and operational efficiency
- Coordinated training programs on compliance requirements and operational procedures, building organizational capacity for regulatory adherence and risk awareness
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Kenyatta University
Nairobi07-2023
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi01-2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Administration
Strathmore University
Nairobi08-2004
Skills
- External Risk Assessment & Independent Advisory
- Risk Management Coordination & Strategy
- Governance Risk Assessment & Management Advisory
- Governance, Ethics & Integrity Risk Management
- Risk Management Policy & Framework Development
- Sector Policy Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning Advisory
- System Review, Operational Risk Assessment & Process Improvement
- Risk Consolidation & Strategic Reporting
- Management Coaching & Institutional Capacity Building
- Multi-Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation
Websites
Certification
Affiliate Member, Institute of Risk Management (IRM), UK | 2024
Additional Information
Selected Institutions Assessed (Governance, Ethics & Operational Risk Assessment and System Reviews): Kenya Power and Lighting Company, National Health Insurance Fund, the Judiciary, Pensions Department (National Treasury), Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Probation and Aftercare Services, County Governments (Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, Nakuru, Taita Taveta, Bungoma).
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Quality Management Systems – Lead Auditor
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Training of Trainers
- Performance Management
REFEREES
PATRICK ASHIRUMA
Assistant Director, Prevention
Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
Cell: 0720 095698
JOAN TOROITICH
General Manager
Postal Corporation of Kenya
Cell: 0720 813 614
KENNETH AMBANI
CECM Youth, Gender, and Sports
Mombasa County Government
Cell: 0722 528 844
Timeline
Prevention Officer 1 (External Risk Assessor - Public Sector Institutions)
Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission
06.2019 - Current
Prevention Officer 2 (Risk Advisory - Public Sector)
Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
06.2015 - 05.2019
Compliance and Call Centre Officer
Postal Corporation of Kenya
03.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Kenyatta University
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Bachelor of Commerce - Administration
Strathmore University