Our Team
Dr. Karim Shamshudin
Managing Director
Dr. Karim Shamshudin is a veterinary surgeon with over 32 years’ experience in animal health and nutrition in East Africa. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Nairobi and a Master’s of science degree in Medical Parasitology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Joyce D’Souza-Shamshudin
Technical Director
Dr Joyce D’Souza Shamshudin is the Technical Director at Vetcare Africa. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 30 years of experience as a practising veterinary surgeon in Kenya. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Nairobi. Dr. Joyce is passionate about animal welfare standards and ensuring all…
Dr. Hesbon Awando
Technical Director
Dr. Hesbon Awando is a Senior Veterinarian, a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from the University of Nairobi, a Master’s degree in public policy administration from Kenyatta University, and certification in Project Planning and Management from the Kenya School of Government (KSG).
Dr. Awando has expertise in…
Hudson Konji
General Manager (Sales and Marketing)
Hudson Konji is the General Manager at Vetcare Africa – a role he has held for over 27 years. In his role as General Manager, he is responsible for overseeing daily businesss activities, managing budgets, and communicating business goals. Hudson also leads the sales team as head of Sales.
Lydia Awando
Head of Finance
Lydia Awando is the Head of Finance at Vetcare Africa. With over 10 years of experience in financial management, Lydia has established herself as a key leader in her field. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Daystar University, equipping her with advanced strategic financial planning and analysis skills.
Dr. Paul Kisia
Quality Assurance Manager
Dr. Paul Chahia Kisia is the Quality Assurance Manager at Vetcare Africa. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 20 years of experience as a practicing Pharmacist in various fields of Pharmaceuticals in Kenya. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from The University of Nairobi.Dr. Awando has expertise in…
Seth Juma
Quality Control Manager
Seth Juma is the Quality Control Manager at Vetcare Africa. Seth joined Vetcare Africa in 2016, having previously worked with various pharmaceutical industries around Kenya. Seth holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Maasai Mara University.
Festus Ileve
Production Manager (Minerals)
Festus Ileve is the Production Manager responsible for production in our minerals plant, a role he has held for the last 12 years. In his role as Production Manager, he is responsible for production planning, product formulation and maintaining quality standards. Festus holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from The University of Nairobi.
Mercy Koech
Production Department (Pharmaceuticals)
Mercy is the production manager in our pharmaceutical plant. bringing over a decade of expertise in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Nairobi, where she developed a strong foundation in chemical processes and pharmaceutical formulations.
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