Lilly Richards

Chief Executive Officer

A mother and successful entrepreneur in her own right, Ms Richards is the Founder and President of KWITU, ( www.kwitu.org ) the biggest and most engaged network of Kenyan women in the Diaspora.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and an MPA in Government and Policy. She has
over ten years of experience in Finance, over six years in retail banking, and over four years in mortgage banking.

As part of the community in the diaspora herself, Ms. Richards has a keen understanding of the difficulties experienced by the diaspora due to a shortage of reliable facilitation, a situation worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Personal statement: I strongly believe in the highest levels of customer service. I not only mobilize the diaspora to bring development home - I am also passionate about bringing solutions to the diaspora to allow them to stay close to their families.

Regina Marete

Director - Operations

A self-driven power dynamo with a passion for serving, Regina holds an MBA in Strategic Management and additional certification in project management and business management. An operations guru, she has worked in various sectors both in Kenya and abroad. In her penultimate assignment, she oversaw, for ten years, education and relief programs for World Vision International in Somalia, coordinating care and support to over 4,500 girls annually, most of who were located in the remotest areas of the country.

Personal statement: I have a concise understanding of the challenges that Kenyans in diaspora face, especially in development projects and building of social capital back at home. I am passionate about ensuring that Kenyans abroad not only get value for their money but that they are also able to enjoy social connections with their loved ones back home. ‘My joy and satisfaction is in ensuring that the love can be felt even when our clients are not physically present…