Background
The Central Rift Branch was created after a split in the larger Rift Valley Region. It was inaugurated by the then ICPAK Chairman CPA Patrick Mtange and his vice CPA Benson Okundi on 10th August 2012 with Nakuru town as its headquarter.
In 2011, Central Rift had its first Annual Members Meeting at which meeting the branch boundaries were agreed upon and an interim office nominated to run the affairs of the branch for a period of one year. The counties include Laikipia, Samburu, Baringo, Nyandarua and the host, Nakuru.
The initial membership comprised of 173 CPAs. The branch has since grown in numbers with the current statistics indicating 355 active membership. This is as a result of aggressive marketing and by holding CPD events at the branch level which has significantly reduced the cost of compliance to members hence enhancing the growth of the profession.
During the 8th Annual Members Meeting held on Friday 12th October 2018, the current ICPAK Council Chairman, FCPA Julius Mwatu, launched the Central Rift Branch Physical Office. This becomes the seventh branch office. It is situated at the 2nd floor of Tamoh Plaza in Nakuru.
Central Rift Branch Boundaries
The branch is composed of Laikipia, Nakuru, Baringo, Samburu and Nyandarua Counties
Branch Leadership
Central Rift Branch Executive Committee
The branch is led by the following team members;
| Position | Name |
| Chairperson | CPA Peter Kibet Kitur, 22793 |
| Vice Chairperson | CPA Mary Njoroge, 20399 |
| Secretary & CPD Convener | CPA Karanja Muturi,6436 |
| Gender Representative | CPA Mary Kagonya, 12447 |
| Youth Representative | CPA Joy Kithinji, 17286 |
| Laikipia County Convener | CPA Dennis Brian Gichuru, 16136 |
| Nyandarua County Convener | CPA Margaret Wangari Gachomo, 14009 |
| Nakuru County Convener | CPA Rotich Grace Jepkogei , 12115 |
| Baringo County Convener | CPA Too Shadrack Kipchirchir, 13305 |
| Samburu County Convener | CPA David Lekunte, 10416 |
Branch Membership
The Branch Membership stands at 794. The voluntary branch subscription is ongoing. Through this platform, members are able to select their preferred branches.
Branch Contacts
Contact Central-Rift Branch through the following email: centralrift@icpak.com
Annual Members Meeting
The Central Rift Branch Annual Members Meeting and branch elections will be held on 25th October, 2024.