Board of Directors
Mr. Juma A. M. Muhimbi
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Integrity Watch Tanzania
Mr. Juma A. M. Muhimbi, CPA (T), MSc (Accounting & Finance), Chairman of the Board of Directors of Guaranty Trust Bank (T) PLC.
Mr. Muhimbi began his accounting and auditing career through professional training, earning a National Accountancy Diploma (NAD) from the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) at the Dar es Salaam School of Accountancy (now TIA). He later qualified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and went on to obtain a Master’s degree (MSc) in Accounting & Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Until 1993, he served as a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Development Management (IDM), now Mzumbe University, before being appointed Director of Finance at PPF, a position he held until 2001.
Currently, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Transparent Financial and Tax Consulting Services Ltd. He has also served on various boards of directors in Tanzania, including those of NBAA, Akiba Commercial Bank, UTT AMIS, Ardhi University, and Muhimbili National Hospital, and is a member of the Institute of Directors Tanzania.
In addition, he was honored by an appointment from the President as Chairman of the Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
Julias J. Nyikobe
Chairman, Advisory Committee & Technical Team
Julias Juma Nyikobe
Julius J. Nyikobe is a seasoned professional with expertise in education, social welfare, and sociology. He holds a Diploma in Education (Morogoro), an Advanced Diploma in Social Work (Dar es Salaam), and a Master’s degree in Sociology from St. Augustine University of Tanzania (Mwanza).
He served for many years in the President’s Office as a civil servant, gaining extensive experience in public administration, policy implementation, and community engagement. Now retired from government service, Mr. Nyikobe continues his work as a social science researcher and data analyst, with a particular focus on rural communities. His research and practice emphasize social behavior change, community empowerment, and evidence-based approaches to social development.
Through his background in social welfare, research, and behavior change communication, Mr. Nyikobe brings valuable insights to Integrity Watch Tanzania. His expertise will strengthen the organization’s capacity in community-level research, monitoring, and advocacy, ensuring that data-driven approaches guide interventions. His lifelong commitment to integrity, social accountability, and community development aligns strongly with the mission of Integrity Watch Tanzania.
Mr. Nyikobe is non-political and remains dedicated to advancing transparency, accountability, and social justice in Tanzania.
Prof. Julius Clement Mashamba
Director “Governance & Legal Oversight”
Dr. Julius Clement Mashamba is currently an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Law and the Acting Deputy Principal (Training, Research, Publication and Consultancy) at the Law School of Tanzania, an Adjunct Senior Lecturer/Professor in Law – University of Iringa, Tanzania; a Part-time Senior Lecturer in Law at the St. Augustine University of Tanzania; and an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
He also researches in and teaches clinical Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Arbitration, Human Rights, Legal Aid and Advocacy Skills at the Law School of Tanzania. At the end of March 2021, Dr. Mashamba completed his second and last five-year term as a member of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC).
As well as practising law as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania since 2002, Dr. Mashamba is also an Interim Secretary General of the Tanzania Arbitration Centre as well as an accredited arbitrator and mediator listed on the Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC), the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA)/Southern African Development Community (SADC) Panel of Arbitrators, the Tanzania Arbitration Centre (TAC), the Tanzania International Arbitration Centre (TIAC), and the Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators (TIArb.).
Between April 2018 and July 2020, Dr. Mashamba served as the Solicitor-General of the United Republic of Tanzania..
Bhoke Richard Mantago
Director “Risk & Compliance”
Bhoke Richard Mantago
Bhoke Richard Mantago is a seasoned Risk and Compliance professional with over 12 years of progressive experience in the financial services sector. She currently serves as the Head of Risk and Compliance at First Housing Finance (Tanzania) Limited.
Her career spans leadership roles at Letshego Bank Tanzania and other financial institutions, where she has been instrumental in developing and implementing enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, strengthening compliance functions, and enhancing governance standards. Bhoke has extensive expertise in credit, operational, financial, and regulatory risk, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) frameworks.
She holds a Master of Business Administration from Mzumbe University and has specialized training in Risk Management, AML/CFT, and Fraud Investigation. Recognized for operational excellence and regulatory compliance, Bhoke has received several professional awards, including the Battle of the Bankers Africa Award (2023) and the Letshego Group Chairman Award (2021).
Bhoke brings to the Board strong strategic insight, a proven record of strengthening institutional resilience, and a deep commitment to sound governance and sustainable growth.
Musomi Maira
Executive Director
Musomi Maira is an experienced investigator and compliance professional with deep expertise in fraud prevention, ethical governance, and human rights investigations. He has a proven record of promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability within organizations across both the public and private sectors.
Musomi is currently engaged as a Fact-Finding Member on a subcontract with PricewaterhouseCoopers, (PwC) , working under the Independent Grievance Mechanism (IGM) at Petra Diamonds Ltd. In this role, he leads investigations into human rights concerns around the Williamson Mine, ensuring confidentiality, evidence-based findings, and protection for affected communities. Previously, he served as an employee at PwC Tanzania for over two years and six months, further strengthening his expertise in investigative processes and compliance management.
He also served as Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Tanzania Chapter, where he developed and delivered training on ethical compliance, conducted corruption risk assessments, and facilitated internal investigations and fraud prevention initiatives.
Additionally, Musomi has conducted forensic investigations for institutions such as the African Union’s Advisory Board Against Corruption (AU-ABC) and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, focusing on evidence collection, intelligence gathering, and governance evaluations.
As Board Secretary, Musomi brings expertise in compliance, investigations, ethical governance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the Board’s operations uphold integrity, transparency, and high ethical standards.