Chairman
Mr. Robert M. Oira
Mr. Robert Oira is the Chairman Supervisory Committee of Afya SACCO Society Limited. As the chair of the Supervisory Committee, he provides strategic oversight, ensures compliance with regulatory and policy frameworks, and actively monitors financial processes, offering informed guidance and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
He holds a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from Kenya Polytechnic College. He is certified in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Biomedical Conduct of Research, and ISO 15189 Laboratory Quality Management.
Mr. Oira has over 30 years of professional experience as a Medical Laboratory Analyst with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). With extensive expertise in clinical laboratory operations, specimen management, and quality assurance, the Chair has a strong background in integrity-driven, regulated environments.
These competencies support effective oversight of SACCO operations, including monitoring financial transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing independent recommendations to the Board of Directors. His leadership capacity is strengthened by formal training in Leadership and Governance from KUSCCO and Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
A dependable team player and mentor, Mr. Oira is committed to ethical leadership, risk management, accountability, and transparency, ensuring the SACCO operates in the best interests of its members.