Benjamin Achode
Benjamin Achode is a Partner at Wach Consultants, a firm of Certified Public Accountants in Kenya, and brings over 25 years of experience in accounting, governance, and corporate consulting to BOOM Trust. He co-founded Achode and Company, which later merged to form Wach Consultants, and has served as an accredited Governance Auditor (since 2016) and Certified Public Secretary since 1998. Mr. Achode has also held roles as a board member for the Registration of Certified Public Secretaries Board, a government agency overseeing the secretarial profession. His background includes significant positions in PricewaterhouseCoopers and Unilever Kenya. Mr. Achode holds an Executive MBA from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Nairobi University. His financial, tax, and audit consulting expertise for various sectors strengthens his contribution to the BOOM Trust Board.
Eng. Felix Kimani Kariuki
Eng. Felix Kimani Kariuki is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in climate advocacy, technology, and inclusive development. With a strong background in environmental sustainability and technological innovation, he brings a wealth of experience to the BOOM Trust Board of Directors.
Eng. Felix currently serves as the Africa Projects Director at Arctech Inc. and a Technical Advisor for Climates Advocates Voces Unidas. He is also the Co-Chair and Board Member of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, Africa Chapter. His roles demonstrate his commitment to promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development.
He has held key leadership positions as Africas Talking ICT4D Program Lead, an Africa Climate Summit Panelist, and Coordinator and Moderator for COP 28 Programs. His technical expertise extends to consultancy roles with ASARECA, Agribora, and other leading organizations. Additionally, his contributions to the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) initiative highlight his dedication to improving food security and agricultural systems.
Eng. Felix is a champion for inclusive development, serving as a consultant for Inclusion 2 Innovation (i2i) at the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), focusing on technology and capacity-building initiatives. His multifaceted expertise in environmental sustainability, ICT4D, and inclusive advocacy underscores his invaluable contribution to the mission of BOOM Trust.
In recognition of his dedication to inclusivity, Eng. Felix has been appointed as the official Ambassador for Beauty Out Of Mire Trust, championing diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility for children and youth with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. His unwavering commitment to creating equitable opportunities aligns perfectly with BOOM Trust’s mission to foster safe and supportive environments for neurodiverse communities.