Appointed: 4 May 2017

Lydia holds a PhD in Commerce from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa, an MBA (Finance) and a Bachelor of Education (Science) from Kenyatta University. She is a qualified accountant and a member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Lydia is also a member of The Kenya Institute of Management and The Institute of Directors of Kenya.

She has previously served in various capacities at Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) including Director of University Advancement and University Examinations Officer. Lydia also served as Chair of the University’s Advancement Advisory Board. She has published several books and articles in refereed journals.

Lydia is the chair of the finance and investments committee of the board.