Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu, CBS Chairperson, Board of Directors – Anti-Doping Agency
of Kenya (ADAK). Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu is a distinguished military General with immense
experience in leadership, management and governance gained over time during his stellar career spanning over
36 years in the Kenya Defence Forces and international peace and security space. He brings into the Agency extensive expertise in strategic leadership for growth of the institution. During his military service, the General held severa strategic command and leadership positions, including Commandant of the Kenya Military Academy, Force Commander of the East African Community Regional Force in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of
Personnel and Logistics a position from which he oversaw all KDF sporting activities. He also
Commanded the Armoured Brigade. Earlier in his career, he served as Military Adviser atKenya’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in
New York, advising on peacekeeping and international
security matters.
Maj. Gen. Kiugu holds a Master of Science in Security
and Risk Management from the University of Leicester
(UK) and a Master of Military Art and Science in
Strategy from the U.S. Army Command and General
Staff College, among other academic and professional
military qualifications.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the nation,
he has been awarded several national honours including
Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS), Elder
of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS), and Moran of
the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS).

Mr David Kipketer Rono is an independent non- executive director with a bachelor’s degree in business management from Moi University. He trained as a P1 Teacher in Muranga Teachers College. David was elected to the county Assembly of Elgeyo Marakwet as the Member of County Assembly of Sengwer Ward which he served for 9years.He also served in various capacities at the County Assembly Service Board of Elgeyo Marakwet such as the vice chairperson to the County Assembly Service Board. He also served as the Chairperson to the Finance and Economic Planning Committee. He was appointed at ADAK board on 20th November 2024. He Chairs the Strategy Planning and Governance Board Committee and is a Member of Finance and General-Purpose Board Committee.

Mohamed Mraja is currently the Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Bomet University College (a Constituent college of Moi University), since 2021. He became a senior lecturer in Islamic Studies in 2010 . He holds a doctorate degree Islamic Studies from the Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany. He has obtained a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, as well as a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree in Religious Studies and Geography from Kenyatta University, Nairobi. He has been serving as a Board Member of ADAK since June 2025. He also serves as a Member of the Board of Governors, Bomet Central Technical and Vocational College since June 2024. Dr Mraja served briefly (11th-15th November 2024) as the Acting Deputy Principal, Administration and Finance, of Bomet University College. In June 2024, he was appointed as a Member of the BUC Second Strategic Plan 2023-2028 Launch Committee, Bomet University College. He currently is the Chairperson, Performance Contracting and Strategic Plan (2018-2023) Review
Steering Committee in Bomet University College. He is serving in different national bodies such the Islamic Religious Education Panel, Kenya Institute for Curriculum Development (KICD), Nairobi, Kenya, as a Member. He is also serving as a Pre-Qualified Peer Reviewer, for the Commission for University Education (CUE), Nairobi, Kenya. Prior to these appointments, he served as the Head of Department, Department of Gender and Social Economic Development, Moi University, Kenya. He has a wealth of experience in teaching, research and consultancy services as well as being the author of many referred journals, books and other educational publications.

Among professional trainings that Mraja has undergone include: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Implementation Course Certificate offered by the National Quality Institute, Kenya Bureau of Standards, and a Certificate in Performance Contracting in Public Service, obtained in 2025, from the Kenya School of Government.

Ms. Caroline Amondi Oloo is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a L.L.B degree from Mangalore University and L.L.M degree in International Constitutional and Human Rights Law from Pondicherry University-India. She has over 20
years’ experience and exposure in various fields, including in the Public Service as a State counsel, in policy administration, legal aid, leadership and management, corporate governance and audit of management systems; and in the Private Sector as a legal practitioner, pro bono lawyer and a mediator. She has been a part-time law lecturer and volunteer Kenyan Sign Language teacher.

She has also been the chair of the East Africa Legal Aid Network, comprising state and non-state agencies from 7 countries in the East Africa region, and currently serves as the Head of Legal-Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts and Sports. Director Caroline is a member of all Board committee.

Ms. Loyce Chepchumba Bett is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2009, with over fifteen years of post-admission experience in litigation, legal advisory, and public sector legal administration. She currently serves as Deputy Chief State Counsel at the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice, where she has contributed for over fourteen years to the provision of legal and policy advisory services to the State, advancing the rule of law, good governance, and effective public service.

Prior to joining the public sector, Ms. Bett practiced as an Associate Advocate at P.K. Njoroge & Co. Advocates, where she gained valuable experience in litigation and client advisory services.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Moi University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Human Resource Management. She has further enhanced her leadership and governance capacity through completion of the Senior Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) and the Senior Management Course (SMC) at the Kenya School of Government.
As a Board Member, Ms. Bett brings a strong blend of legal expertise, governance insight, and principled leadership. She contributes to statutory compliance, policy development, dispute resolution, and institutional oversight, supporting ADAK in upholding integrity, fairness, and accountability in sports administration in Kenya. Her professional commitment and dedication to justice continue to make a meaningful impact within the legal fraternity and the broader public service.
Ms Loyce serves in the ARMC Audit Committee and Strategy Planning and Governance Board Committee.

Ms Peninah Wahome is a career Sports Administrator with over 28 years of experience; She holds a master’ degree in physical education and Sport from Kenyatta University. She is currently serving as Acting Director, Standards and Compliance Department.