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Lydiah Khisa

@lydiahkhisa

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I turn complex financial data into reliable reporting and planning insights.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply financial analysis, reconciliation, data validation and reporting skills to improve decision-making, financial controls and process efficiency in public finance, financial services or data-driven operations.

I'm supporting national planning at the State Department of Economic Planning, analysing economic, fiscal and financial datasets for resource allocation, risk assessment and management decision-making.

Previously, I managed and analysed budgets and expenditure portfolios exceeding KES 500 million for the County Government of Bungoma, strengthening reconciliations, variance analysis, audit responses and financial reporting. I've also improved financial data quality and dashboards in insurance and banking environments using Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python and ERP systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Economist

Current

State Department of Economic Planning

Mar 2026 - Present (5 months)

Analyse economic, fiscal and financial information to support national planning, resource allocation and strategic decision-making. Review financial and quantitative datasets to identify inconsistencies, trends and risks, and prepare management briefs and reports.

Economic Analysis Financial Analysis Data Analysis Risk Assessment Financial Reporting Stakeholder Management

Senior Economist

County Government of Bungoma

Apr 2015 - Feb 2026 (10 years 10 months)

I was a Senior Economist and Finance Lead responsible for managing budgets exceeding KES 500 million, financial planning and reporting, project expenditure monitoring, variance analysis, cash-flow forecasting, internal controls, audit support, and evidence-based resource allocation.

Python Excel SQL Project Management CRM Microsoft Office Stakeholder Management AWS Customer Service Account Management English Negotiation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Maseno University

Master of Arts, Economics

Pursuing a Master's in Economics with a thesis on the moderating effect of development budget absorption on the relationship between fiscal resources and economic growth among county governments in Kenya.