Gloria Achieng is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and finance and audit professional with over 15 years of experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, governance and organisational administration. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi and has undertaken the African Leadership University Middle Manager Programme.

She currently serves as Finance and Administration Manager at Kenya Wildlife Trust, where she provides financial and administrative oversight and supports the organisation’s programmes and operations. Her experience spans non-governmental organisations, donor-funded programmes and the private sector, with expertise in financial oversight, budgeting, reporting, compliance, audit coordination and organisational systems.

Gloria is passionate about good governance, accountability and the responsible stewardship of organisational resources. She is also a strong advocate for wildlife conservation and recognises the role that conservation and tourism play in Kenya’s social and economic development. As a Board Member of CHD Kenya, she is particularly passionate about initiatives that expand opportunities for young people and women, strengthen access to education and skills development, and contribute to the social and economic empowerment of communities.

Gloria is committed to bringing her experience in finance, governance and organisational management to support CHD Kenya’s mission and its continued impact in the communities it serves. Outside her professional commitments, she enjoys travelling, reading, cooking and spending time with family and loved ones.