Our Staffs

Mr. Thomas Thompson Essel is the  Secretary General at the African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA). He brings a wealth of experience from the  Economic and Development sectors. Prior to joining AFRACA, he worked at the Bank of Ghana for over twenty-two years holding different positions with the latest being Head of External Financial Relations and Head of the Bank of Ghana-initiative “Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending” (GIRSAL) where he provided strategic and technical guidance to the team...

Mr. John Amimo is the Head of Programmes at AFRACA.  He previously served as the Credit Manager for the Coffee Development Fund, a state corporation focused in providing financial solutions and services to coffee producers and SME’s in Kenya. Prior to joining the Fund, he worked for several NGO’s as Project Manager, managing SME programs in informal settlements in Kenya and he is experienced in fundraising activities. Mr. Amimo holds a MSc. degree in Sustainable Environment Management from Middlesex University, London....

Caroll Bakang is the Head of Multilateral Relations at AFRACA. She is a highly accomplished development professional with over 15 years of experience across Africa in rural and agricultural finance, agricultural value chains, policy advocacy, legal advisory, and capacity building. Her academic credentials include multiple postgraduate qualifications: an MBA in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, an MBA in Investment Planning, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She has also been admitted...

Moses Jumah is the Account Officer at AFRACA. He joined the Association on 1st March 2006 and he has over 15  years experience in Financial Management and Administration. Mr. Obolah holds a Bachelor degree in Business Management-Finance and Banking option. He is a certified member of the Credit Management Professional of Kenya (CCPK) and a member of the Institute of Credit Management of Kenya (ICMK).   ...

Mr. Dismus Muthoka is the office driver at AFRACA and he is also in-charge of logistics. He ensures AFRACA’s vehicles are in good condition and well maintained, liases with the Finance Office in ensuring some payments are done and he is a member of AFRACA’s procurement committee. ...