Damaris Kahuri is a Finance, Compliance, and Climate Governance Specialist with over 13 years of experience shaping financial systems, donor accountability frameworks, and operational strategies within international development and humanitarian organizations. A CPA(K), CISA, and current Master of Public Policy and Management candidate at Strathmore University, she is now leveraging this expertise to support a new company entering the carbon market—focusing on financial integrity, ESG alignment, and climate finance readiness.

In her Past roles, Damaris provided strategic oversight to Finance, HR, Logistics, and Compliance across multi-million-dollar donor funded portfolios. She led internal control reforms, coordinated grant risk management, and championed transparent financial reporting in high-risk, multi-country settings.

Damaris brings a unique cross-sector perspective to the emerging carbon economy—integrating rigorous grant compliance, impact-driven financial planning, and climate-aligned risk management. Her work emphasizes the role of strong governance in ensuring carbon credit integrity, third-party verification preparedness, and the operationalization of ESG standards in frontier markets.

She is passionate about enabling ethical climate finance ecosystems, supporting organizations in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, and mentoring finance professionals committed to sustainability and governance excellence.