PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Waziri Esther Mutai (Chebo Mokoiywo) – Transformative Leadership for Uasin Gishu Women Waziri Esther Mutai is a highly accomplished and respected leader with a distinguished career in cooperative development, community empowerment, and strategic management. With decades of experience across public and private institutions—including the Ministry of Co-operative Development, Women Enterprise Fund, CPF Financial Services (Laptrust), CIC Insurance, KUSCCO Ltd, and Uasin Gishu County Government—she has consistently delivered results that strengthen livelihoods and create opportunities for ordinary citizens. As CECM for Cooperatives and Enterprise Development at Uasin Gishu County, Esther championed financial inclusion, strengthened cooperative institutions, and empowered women and youth to actively participate in economic growth. Her appointment in December 2023 as Joint Secretary on the taskforce reviewing Moi University SACCO (MUSCCO) underscored national recognition of her expertise, integrity, and problem-solving skills. Her contributions led to the reinstatement of MUSCCO, saving members from losing lifelong savings and critical assets, including the Musco Towers building. Esther holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management from Moi University and a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi. Her professional qualifications, combined with her visionary leadership, make her a strategic thinker, policy advisor, and reform champion, dedicated to transparent governance and community transformation. Her leadership agenda aligns with Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on poverty reduction, gender equality, decent work, economic growth, and inclusive development. She is committed to championing progressive legislation, strengthening oversight, and ensuring that every community in Uasin Gishu benefits from sustainable development. With integrity, experience, and an unwavering commitment to service, Waziri Esther Mutai is ready to be a dependable bridge between the people of Uasin Gishu and the national government. She offers the transformative, results-driven leadership needed to empower women, create opportunities for youth and persons with disabilities, and drive inclusive growth for all.