Who We Are
Bajeti Hub is a Kenyan non-profit organisation working to advance transparency, accountability, participation, and equity in national and sub-national budgeting processes. Our work is focused on strengthening the impact of civil society and citizens advocacy on budget policies and outcomes at both levels of governance in Kenya.
Bajeti Hub is a Kenyan non-profit organisation working to advance transparency, accountability, participation, and equity in national and sub-national budgeting processes. Our work is focused on strengthening the impact of civil society and citizens advocacy on budget policies and outcomes at both levels of governance in Kenya.
Our Approach
Advancing Equity & Equality in Public Budgets
Our approach entails developing a rigorous body of evidence on public finance, developing citizens’ and civil society capacities to deliberate on budget decisions and engage with governments, and partnering with development partners, governments, civil society actors and citizens to co-create sustainable models in the PFM space.
Our River of Life
The Beginning
Bajeti Hub began its journey in Kenya just before 2010, as a country office of the International Budget Partnership (IBP). By 2013, Bajeti Hub had launched full-time in-country programs and staff under IBP, and began our flagship budget training programs targeting CSOs while also providing technical support to the government.
This initiative, aimed to take advantage of Kenya’s major public finance reforms that came with the 2010 Constitution, through energising citizen and CSO engagement with budget processes. Our long-term commitment to work in Kenya was confirmed when IBP Kenya became a fully registered national organisation in April 2014, marking a significant milestone in our journey.
Sparking Change
In 2015, we started the County Budget Transparency Survey which has grown to one of the most comprehensive sub-national budget openness’s surveys in the World.
With a larger team, we embarked on a localization process to deepen our impact. A key part of this was the Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge (SPARK) program, which kicked-off in 2018. In the program, we trained over 100 county budget facilitators and supported the training of more than 1000 community budget facilitators.
This included expanding technical support to CSOs across Kenya’s 47 counties, expanding our inclusion work and rapidly strengthening our internal systems, and fundraising efforts.
The Work Deepens
By 2021, Bajeti Hub as growing inside and out, with a larger internal team and a growing base of funding partners to support our work.
As a number of key partnerships took shape our sector-focused work deepened, exploring the intersection between budgets and social sectors anchored on our belief in making budgets work for specific vulnerable groups like children, women, and persons with disabilities.
The Rebirth
Today, Bajeti Hub supports five regional budget hubs that are the organising platform for budget advocacy work at national and county level. Over more than a decade, Bajeti Hub has carved out a unique role as an analytical and advocacy resource on public finance in Kenya, influencing both local and global norms.
Our River of Life
The Beginning
Bajeti Hub began its journey in Kenya just before 2010, as a country office of the International Budget Partnership (IBP). By 2013, Bajeti Hub had launched full-time in-country programs and staff under IBP, and began our flagship budget training programs targeting CSOs while also providing technical support to the government.
This initiative, aimed to take advantage of Kenya’s major public finance reforms that came with the 2010 Constitution, through energising citizen and CSO engagement with budget processes. Our long-term commitment to work in Kenya was confirmed when IBP Kenya became a fully registered national organisation in April 2014, marking a significant milestone in our journey.
Sparking Change
In 2015, we started the County Budget Transparency Survey which has grown to one of the most comprehensive sub-national budget openness’s surveys in the World.
With a larger team, we embarked on a localization process to deepen our impact. A key part of this was the Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge (SPARK) program, which kicked-off in 2018. In the program, we trained over 100 county budget facilitators and supported the training of more than 1000 community budget facilitators.
This included expanding technical support to CSOs across Kenya’s 47 counties, expanding our inclusion work and rapidly strengthening our internal systems, and fundraising efforts.
The Work Deepens
By 2021, Bajeti Hub as growing inside and out, with a larger internal team and a growing base of funding partners to support our work.
As a number of key partnerships took shape our sector-focused work deepened, exploring the intersection between budgets and social sectors anchored on our belief in making budgets work for specific vulnerable groups like children, women, and persons with disabilities.
The Rebirth
Today, Bajeti Hub supports five regional budget hubs that are the organising platform for budget advocacy work at national and county level. Over more than a decade, Bajeti Hub has carved out a unique role as an analytical and advocacy resource on public finance in Kenya, influencing both local and global norms.
Meet The Team
Abraham Rugo
Executive Director
The Firestarter! I work to create opportunities and support the team to reach its highest potential. 19 years in the space has equipped me with deep experience leading development processes. I believe in people who establish systems that deliver great results.
John Kinuthia
Deputy Executive Director
The “Budget Whisperer,” John brings over 14 years of experience in public finance and decentralization, leading initiatives on fiscal decentralization, revenue sharing, and community capacity building on public finance management. As Deputy Executive Director at Bajeti Hub, he now focuses on translating the organization’s strategy into integrated action, driving coordination across programmatic pillars, research, partnerships, and learning systems to advance systemic public finance reform and strengthen equitable, transparent budgeting in Kenya.
Jostine Wambui
Chief Operations Officer
Miss Possible! I’m the operational guru who believes in making the impossible possible. I leverage my 8 years of experience to passionately lead our Finance and Operations Team. My goal is to continually challenge the status quo and to create a more progressive workplace.
Abraham Ochieng
Programme Manager
The #BudgetMinder! I mind how budgets are formulated and implemented. I support communities to create a link between their priorities and the decisions that governments take at every stage of the budget cycle. 13 years on, I have supported communities to take charge of their destiny by engaging with their respective governments towards improved service delivery.
Evans Kibet Boss
Senior Programs Officer, Devolution Lead
I am a dynamic Project Manager with real-world expertise in project design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. As a passionate budget specialist, I bring years of experience crafting budget content, leading engaging budget trainings, and diving deep into budget analysis and research. I’m also a master trainer in Social Accountability and Participatory Performance Monitoring. For more than a decade, I’ve been at the forefront of driving governance reforms in Kenya’s devolution, empowering communities for participatory, accountable, and responsive governance. I currently lead Devolution and Local governance work at Bajeti Hub.
FaithAnn Mumbi Kinyanjui
Senior Programs officer, Inclusive PFM lead
I lead the organization’s work on Inclusive Public Finance. The focus is on strengthening the capacity of citizens, particularly women, youth, and persons with disabilities, to engage effectively in public finance decision making and advocate for equitable service delivery. I have extensive experience in public finance research and analysis, capacity development, and budget advocacy, and I see public budgets as living instruments that affect people’s wellbeing, their choices, and their dignity. Working at the intersection of public finance, gender equality and inclusive governance, my work contributes to a more inclusive, accountable, and transparent public finance ecosystem that is responsive to citizens’ needs and priorities. #HumanizingPFM
Kipkorir Pbartuiyot Biegon
Senior Programs Officer, Fiscal Research & Innovation Lead
A data enthusiast ‘Data geek’ driving evidence-based reforms that shapes how public funds for health, education, water, and social protection are allocated, tracked, protected and accounted for. With more than seven years of experience at the intersection of data science and fiscal policy, he provides rigorous expenditure analysis, policy advocacy, alternatives and technical assistance that strengthen budget accountability across Kenya’s national and county governments.
Christopher Yator
Senior Finance officer
The Stealth! I am passionate about leveraging my Financial and Accounting insights to drive our(my) successes and bring impact to the society. My expertise in the last 7 years in INGOs, NGOs and the Corporate world has revolved around budgeting, forecasting, accounting, financial and donor reporting and ensuring compliance. During my free time, Chris loves reading inspirational articles/essays, jogging and playing football if not in the countryside.
Elias Kipchumba
Finance Officer
Resource Curator! I truly believe in the integration of finance, auditing, economics, and accounting. I have accumulated experience in the finance sector. Additionally, I am a curious practitioner in public finance, with a strong interest in driving accountability and impact.
Irene Nyiva
Programs Officer, Communication and Learning Lead
The PFM Buzzer! I’m an extraordinaire communications specialist with over six years of experience in development communication with extensive experience in PFM. I lead Bajeti Hub’s work in communications and learning, driving strategic storytelling, knowledge sharing, and public engagement to advance our vision and impact. Beyond my work, I’m intentional about growth, value meaningful connections, and believe in finding simple, practical ways to make a difference in the spaces I’m part of.
Nancy Ndanu
Programs Officer, Research and Partnership Management
The Economist! I’m proudly one of the few female PFM economists in Kenya. I am passionate about advancing devolution by supporting citizen engagement in devolved systems to promote equity, transparency, and accountability in the use of public resources. Since 2022, I have been actively involved in evaluating government budgeting practices through research and analysis, as well as enhancing citizens’ capacity to understand and meaningfully engage in public budgets.
John Ngoka
Operations Assistant
John Ngoka is an Operations Assistant at Bajeti Hub. John is committed to ensuring that all community members, including Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), have access to essential services by addressing social, economic, health needs and participation in the budget process.
His responsibilities include overseeing procurement, coordinating event logistics, and supporting program visibility through strategic stakeholder engagement and ecosystem inclusion. He also supports research activities such as the County Budget Transparency Survey (CBTS), aimed at enhancing citizen participation and service delivery at both national and county levels. Additionally, John actively supports monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes to ensure effective program implementation.
Neema Lois Wangui
Assistant Programs Officer, Impact Learning & Evidence
The Muse! I lead our Monitoring and Evaluation work, with a passion for turning evidence into stories of impact and lessons that keep us anchored to our North Star. For me, this is not just about measuring results; it is about asking better questions, making sense of what we find, and using those insights to improve the work we do. I am equally passionate about art and the power of creatives to shape how we see and understand the world; one canvas, one film, and one photograph at a time. Perhaps unsurprisingly, my creative side finds a natural home in my role at Bajeti Hub.
Sandra Cherotich
Assistant Programs Officer, Fiscal Research and Knowledge Management
The Engineer! I’m vivacious, cheerful, and one of the few public financial engineers in Kenya. With an academic background in financial Engineering and data science, I’m passionate about infusing economics and analysis into our research work. After years in public finance, I’m now honing my expertise in budget financing, with a special focus on public debt and health financing. My mission: to spark bold, practical ideas that transform budgets into real, impactful services.
Susan Makau
Administrative Assistant
I am an Administrative Assistant at Bajeti Hub with five years of professional experience across diverse work environments. I support smooth and efficient running of the organization by managing front office operations, documentation, office administration, and general office upkeep and maintenance. I also coordinate boardroom logistics and provide meeting support, ensuring that internal and external engagements are well organised and run seamlessly.
Sandra Among’a
Finance Assistant
A growing passion for financial management and accountability in the use of public resources, I work within the finance and operations space, supporting processes related to fiscal expenditure while gaining experience across finance, auditing, economics, and accounting. Curious, resilient, and detail oriented, I am committed to strengthening transparent and responsible financial practices.
Collins Muniu
Programs Assistant, Research
I am a financial engineering specialist with advanced data analysis precision with a huge focus in deepening understanding of public expenditure and financing through research. My mission is to use data as a catalyst for smarter fiscal policy and more efficient public sectors.
Malone Alando
Communications Assistant
I am a communications professional with a deep interest in fiscal space and public finance. I am driven by the belief that every Kenyan has a right to understand how their taxes are spent. I specialize in taking the complex, often intimidating world of Public Finance Management and breaking it down into clear, everyday language. My goal is to make sure that fiscal conversations are accessible to all Kenyans and not just those in boardrooms. I am committed to continuous learning and growth and ensuring I can bridge the gap between technical budget policy and meaningful citizen participation.
Board of Directors
Grace Maingi
Chairperson
A human rights lawyer and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 24 years’ experience in governance, civil society strengthening, gender equality, civic education and engagement, social justice, societal transformation at the national, regional, continental, and international levels. She has strong skills in advocacy, organizational leadership and personnel management, resource mobilization and organizational financial management, strategy development and implementation, research, learning and innovation.
Grace is the current Executive Director at the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF). She has previously served as the Executive Director at Uraia Trust and the Federation of Women Lawyers – Kenya (FIDA-Kenya).
She holds a bachelor’s in law degree from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom and a master’s degree with a specialization in human rights from the University of London, United Kingdom.
Abraham Rugo
Executive Director
The Firestarter! I work to create opportunities and support the team to reach its highest potential. 19 years in the space has equipped me with deep experience leading development processes. I believe in people who establish systems that deliver great results.
Mokeira Nyagaka
Member
Mokeira Nyagaka is a public finance expert with over a decade of experience in budget transparency, equity-focused expenditure analysis, and accountability reform across Kenya and internationally.
Mokeira currently serves as Senior Policy Advisor for Financing for Development at World Vision International, where she leads engagement in international public finance processes, including UN-led and other multilateral Financing for Development frameworks. Her work influences policy on Official Development Assistance, debt sustainability, climate finance, and private sector investment, with a focus on financing for children.
She holds a Master of Laws in Public Finance and Financial Services Law from the University of Nairobi.
Dr. Jason Lakin
Director and Member
Jason Lakin is a manager, lecturer, analyst, writer, and capacity builder with two decades of experience in policy analysis and international development, mostly in Africa. He focuses on public financial management, health and climate finance, democracy and governance, and civil society strengthening.
He is currently a Budget Advisor to the U.S. Treasury Office of Technical Assistance. He has experience consulting for the World Bank and the World Health Organization, as well as a number of civil society organizations. Between 2011 and 2017, Lakin started, built and led the International Budget Partnership’s Kenya office, where he was responsible for research, advocacy and capacity building efforts around public finance at national and county level.
Vivian Ntinyari
Director and Member
Viv is an operations leader specialised in organisational transformation in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. She’s run nonprofits in the US (501c3 and c4), UK, Germany, Australia, and Kenya. Her practice spans finance, risk, compliance, systems and people operations.
She holds an MSc in International Development from SOAS.
Fred Riaga
Director
Fredrick is a strategic finance and governance leader with over 22 years of experience across Kenya’s public and private sectors. At the African Association of Accountants General, he advances Pan-African initiatives that strengthen public financial accountability, institutional resilience, and sustainable economic development.
Combining technical expertise, policy insight, and stakeholder leadership, Fredrick develops context-responsive solutions aligned with Africa’s priorities and emerging opportunities. He works collaboratively with government leaders, policymakers, and development partners to promote transparent, innovative, and future-ready financial systems.
He holds academic and professional qualifications in finance and accounting.
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