By John Kariuki
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Board of Directors and management team are currently attending a critical training program on Finance for Non-Finance Managers and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The training is taking place at Serena Beach Resort, Mombasa, from December 16 to 20, 2024.
This initiative, spearheaded by KEPHIS Board Chairman Hon. Joseph M’Eruaki and Managing Director Prof. Theophilus Mutui, demonstrates the organization’s unwavering commitment to leadership excellence and organizational resilience.
Aligned with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) of 2012 and ISO 31000:2018 standards, the program aims to equip the leadership with essential skills to strengthen governance, accountability, and strategic oversight.
The Finance for Non-Finance Managers module focuses on enhancing practical financial skills, such as interpreting financial statements, understanding audit processes, detecting irregularities, and aligning financial strategies with organizational objectives. The ERM training emphasizes setting risk tolerance levels, identifying critical risk indicators, and fostering a proactive risk-aware culture within KEPHIS.
This comprehensive training ensures that KEPHIS leadership is well-prepared to make informed decisions, maintain compliance, and drive sustainable growth. By enhancing capacity in finance and risk management, the organization is better positioned to ensure excellence in plant health and agricultural quality standards, ultimately supporting Kenya’s agricultural sector.
This initiative underscores KEPHIS’s dedication to transparency, capacity building, and effective resource management as it continues to pursue its vision of organizational excellence and long-term success.