Geoffrey Monari appointed new HELB CEO
National
By
Esther Nyambura
| Mar 13, 2025
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Monari as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Monari succeeds Charles Ringera, who served as CEO for two terms since 2013.
With over 15 years of experience in senior management roles within the higher education financing sector, Monari brings a wealth of expertise to his new position.
Before his appointment, he was the founding CEO of the Universities Fund, a role he held for four years. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at HELB from 2016 to 2020, where he led strategic initiatives in student lending, strengthened debt management processes, and supported partnerships, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.
Monari holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He has also completed the Senior Management Leadership Programme and is currently pursuing the Global CEO Africa Programme at Strathmore Business School.
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In a statement, HELB Chair David Ekwee expressed confidence in Monari, stating: “The Board is confident that Mr. Monari’s vast experience, leadership acumen, and deep understanding of the higher education financing landscape will provide the vision and leadership necessary to propel HELB to new heights, ensuring that HELB continues to serve its stakeholders with excellence and integrity.”
Monari assumes office immediately.