Meet the Team
Driven by purpose. United by land. Committed to change.

James Gateri, CPA(K)
Founder & Managing Director
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
James Gateri is the visionary founder and Managing Director of Gatelite Energy Limited, a pioneering agribusiness based in Narumoru, Nyeri County, Kenya. As a certified public accountant with a strong background in auditing, James brings a unique combination of financial expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to the sustainable agriculture and renewable energy sectors.

Kelvin Gateri
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
As co-founder and CEO of Gatelite Energy Limited, Kelvin Gateri has been instrumental in shaping the company's trajectory from its inception. Together with founder James Gateri, he established Gatelite Energy Limited in Narumoru, Nyeri County, with a vision to revolutionize sustainable agribusiness in Kenya.
Qualifications:
- MBA in Strategic Management (USIU) - In Progress
- Bachelor's degree in International Business Administration (USIU)
- Diploma in Tax Administration from Kenya School of Revenue Administration
Expertise:
- 13 years of experience in the financial sector
- Strategic thinking and analytical approach
- Passion for agricultural innovation
- Commitment to rural development

Ivy Gateri
Director, Information Technology
AWS Solutions Architect, CCNA Certified
Ivy Gateri serves as an IT expert, where she leverages her extensive technology background to advance the company's mission in sustainable bio-energy solutions. With a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology and over four years of industry experience, Ivy brings a comprehensive understanding of network infrastructure and systems management to the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology
- AWS Solutions Architect Certification
- CCNA Certification
- Cybersecurity expertise from Serianu
Expertise:
- 4+ years of industry experience
- Network infrastructure and systems management
- Digital infrastructure development
- Technology integration for sustainable agriculture

Teresia Muiyuri
Farm Manager
Teresia Muiyuro is a dedicated and experienced farm manager with a comprehensive approach to agricultural management. Bringing extensive practical knowledge and a deep understanding of agricultural operations, she demonstrates expertise in overseeing farm productivity, implementing sustainable agricultural practices, and ensuring efficient resource management.
Expertise:
- Comprehensive agricultural management
- Sustainable farming practices
- Resource management and optimization
- Staff coordination and farm strategy
- Modern agricultural technologies

Kanini Kamau Advocates
Legal Team
Kanini Kamau Advocates serve as the dedicated legal team for Gatelite Energy, bringing their comprehensive legal expertise to support the bio-energy company's innovative sustainable agricultural initiatives. With their extensive background in various legal domains, they provide critical legal guidance that enables Gatelite to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
Expertise:
- Project and asset finance
- Regulatory compliance
- Commercial transactions
- Environmental law
- Public interest litigation
- Constitutional law
- Corporate governance