Meet Our Managers
Cynthia Mungai
Cynthia Mungai - Managing Director
Ms. Mungai was involved in the design, and rebranding of Pelican for over a decade placing the Company at the top of Insurance brokerage firms in the country. She is also involved in marketing activities and overall operations management at Pelican Insurance Brokers (K) Ltd. In addition to her expertise in the insurance industry, Ms. Mungai holds a Master of Business Economics from Middlesex University, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Law and Business from the University of Kent, United Kingdom. She is a member of London’s Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK). Cynthia has served in various senior capacities and has a wealth of experience in insurance spanning over 12 years. She is currently a board member of the Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya.
James M. Kihara
James M. Kihara - General Manager
Mr James M.Kihara is the General Manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) from Kenya Methodist University and is currently pursuing a Master Degree in Business Administration -Marketing Option from the same University. He also holds a Diploma in Insurance from College of Insurance – (AIIK). James is a member of Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK).
He has over 20 years of experience working in the insurance sector in various fields such as Underwriting, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service.
Caroline Wachera
Caroline Wachera - Claims Manager
Ms. Wachera oversees the claims department. Prior to this, she worked in the insurance industry for over 10 years and has grown her career from an account assistant to claims manager. She holds an advanced diploma in insurance (ACII) as well as a management diploma. Currently she is pursuing FCII (Fellow-Chartered Insurance Institute).
Samuel Kinyanjui
Samuel Kinyanjui - Manager-Medical & Life
Mr. Ndungu is responsible for the operations and marketing of the medical and life division. He has more than 10 years of experience in the local healthcare market, as well as life assurance and retirement benefits. He holds a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology and is pursuing a Diploma with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Alfred Gichina
Alfred Gichina - Finance Manager
CPA. Alfred Gichina Njeri is in charge of the Finance and Credit Control Department in the
Company. He has extensive experience in both Audit, Accounting and Finance. He holds a
BCom degree in Finance from KCA University, CPA-K and he is also a Member of ICPAK.
Hellen Wamuyu
Human Resource/Administration Manager
Hellen Wamuyu - Human Resource/Administration Manager
Wamuyu oversees the HR/Admin department. Prior to this, she worked in the insurance industry for over 10 years and has grown her career from a receptionist to Executive Secretary and HR/Admin manager. She holds a certificate in Office Administration, Certificate of Executive Insurance Proficiency.