Senior Management

August 23, 2016

Senior Management

The Leadership Team

Mr. Josiah A. Moriasi, CEO

Mr. Josiah A. Moriasi

Chief Executive Officer


Mr. Josiah A. Moriasi is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration. He holds an MBA in Management and Finance from Kenyatta University, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics from Egerton University, and a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management. Mr. Moriasi is a Certified Secretary and Investment Analyst (CSIA) as well as a Certified Public Secretary (CPS). He joined YEDF as CEO in November 2016, bringing with him experience in Corporate Governance, Performance Management, Human Relations and Development, Change Management, Investment, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Pension Scheme Management, Guidance and Counselling, Democracy and Governance, and Corporate Leadership. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Moriasi worked with the Lake Victoria South Water Services Board in various capacities, including serving as the Chief Manager of Corporate Planning.

MS. JUDY CHELANG’A KIMETO, Lending and Investment Manager

MS. JUDY CHELANG’A KIMETO

Manager, Credit, Risk & Recovery


Ms. Kimeto oversees lending, the core programme of the Fund. She holds Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as an MBA. She is currently pursuing professional courses in finance and accounts. She has also attended numerous courses in credit management and in general management. She has extensive experience in micro finance, including group preparation, lending and recovery. She is also a qualified trainer of trainers (TOT), and an expert in portfolio management. Before joining the Fund, Judy was a unit manager at the Kenya Women Finance Trust.

Mr. Benson Muthendi - Corporate Communications Manager

Mr. Benson Muthendi

Corporate Communications Manager


Mr. Muthendi helped found the Youth Enterprise Development Fund in 2007. He has extensive experience in youth development and community education and outreach. He has served in the present position since August 2008. He holds a Bachelors of Education degree from Moi University. He also holds a Diploma in Public Relations and a Diploma in Management, in addition to a certificate in Communication and Learning Technologies from Aharon Ofri, Israel. He is currently finalizing a Master’s degree in Rural Sociology and Community Development. He has been head of the Communication and Training section at the Kenya Institute of Education where he also worked as a radio and TV programmes script writer and producer. He served as the communication and community mobilization officer for GOK/UNICEF ILFE project in Northern Kenya. Mr. Muthendi has worked in the youth sector in various capacities and is a volunteer at several youth mentorship programmes including the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the President’s Award Kenya.Mr. Muthendi helped found the Youth Enterprise Development Fund in 2007. He has extensive experience in youth development and community education and outreach. He has served in the present position since August 2008. He holds a Bachelors of Education degree from Moi University. He also holds a Diploma in Public Relations and a Diploma in Management, in addition to a certificate in Communication and Learning Technologies from Aharon Ofri, Israel. He is currently finalizing a Master’s degree in Rural Sociology and Community Development. He has been head of the Communication and Training section at the Kenya Institute of Education where he also worked as a radio and TV programmes script writer and producer. He served as the communication and community mobilization officer for GOK/UNICEF ILFE project in Northern Kenya. Mr. Muthendi has worked in the youth sector in various capacities and is a volunteer at several youth mentorship programmes including the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the President’s Award Kenya.

Mr. Benedict Atavachi - Finance Manager

Mr. Benedict Atavachi

Finance Manager


Mr. Atavachi holds an MBA (Finance option) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounts) from the University of Nairobi. He is a Certified Public Accountant, CPA (K) and has attended numerous short courses in finance, accounting, risk management, leadership and corporate governance. Mr. Atavachi has over 20 years’ experience in accounts and financial management. He previously worked at the Kenya Utalii College.