SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
As an ICPAK Council Member, I play a pivotal role in overseeing the Institute’s performance by providing strategic vision and policy direction, as mandated by the Accountants Act Cap 531.
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ICPAK Council Member (2023-2026)
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Convenor of Devolution and Branches Sub-Committee and Internal Auditors’ Sub-Committee 2025 to 2027, Co-convenor of Member Services Committee and Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee 2025 to 2027 and Member HR Committee and Sustainability Reporting Steering Committee.
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Convenor and Co-convenor of Member Services Committee 2023 to 2025, Co-convenor Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee 2023 – 2025, Member Devolution Sub-Committee, HR Committee and AGM Petition Ad hoc Committee for the period2023-2025.
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Treasurer, Embu County Professionals Development Association (ECPDA) from March 2025.
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Member of ICPAK Member services Committee from 2017 to 2023.
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Served in the Youth, MLWD & Student Affairs Sub-Committee from 2017 to 2021.
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Lead trainer and presenter on the Trainee Accountant Practical Experience Framework (TAPEF)
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ICPAK Trainer on Internal Audit and Risk Management
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Active AWAK member, serving in the Training Committee from 2021 to 2023 instrumental in delivery of Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference.
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Board Trustee at the Banki Kuu Pension Scheme from 2016 to 2021
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Chair, Audit and Compliance Committee of the Banki Kuu Pension Scheme from 2018 to 2021.
In 2024, I co-authored "The Way She Leads: Insights and Lessons from the Lives & Experiences of Women who Lead." My leadership style is characterized by versatility and compassion, inspiring others while fostering harmony and collaboration within teams.
As a PhD candidate specializing in project management, I have contributed to the field through the publication of several articles focused on sustainable project management initiatives. In addition, as a MEFMI graduate fellow, I authored an article on operational risk management, specifically addressing the principles and framework for government debt management within the MEFMI Region.
FUN
FACT
At home, I once played Monopoly-inspired ‘Nairo-bae’ with my family. After two hours of trading property and collecting rent, I was proudly declared the winner with the highest net worth — proof that my financial expertise isn’t just on paper!
…CHAMPIONS ARE MADE FROM SOMETHING THEY HAVE DEEP INSIDE THEM…”
“…The skills, knowledge and behaviors that got you to your current levels of success aren’t enough to get you to the next…”
Meet CPA Olive M. Gitau, a young girl born to Anglican Church ministers, raised in rural parts of Eastern province, talking about her humble upbringing— going to rural boarding school from a young age at class 5, taking care of three siblings all the way to chairing her university’s Accouting Students Association, working for the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Central Bank of Kenya, and many more.
These experiences have shaped every step of Olive’s leadership journey...
If leaders are either born or made, CPA Olive shows that it is actually both… Leveraging God-given skills and talents while cultivating a solid track record of service, sacrifice and integrity.
This is leadership you can trust. This is experience that delivers. CPA Olive brings authority, clarity, passion, and action—an authentic and trusted voice for ICPAK and the wider accounting profession.
Vote CPA Olive M. Gitau
Member 5539
Let’s IGNITE+ To Transform
VALUE PROPOSITION
MY I.G.N.I.T.E. + AGENDA
My “IGNITE” Agenda is anchored on “CPD”:
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Commitment and Collaboration
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Professionalism and Passion
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Dedication & Value Addition
