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| Dr. Evans Kidero |
Nairobi Governor Dr Evans
Kidero has unveiled his 10 member cabinet committee comprising of highly
qualified personnel with proven integrity.
Amongst those nominated are Women who have held highest
positions in Government and private sectors in the republic like Anne Othoro
and Josephine Gichuhi former public servant with rich experience that spans over 30
years, she has masters degree in sociology and Bachelor of Arts from University
Of Nairobi.
Dr. Kidero said, “ I have nominated a team of men
and women who have been tried and tested in service delivery for various
organizations. I trust Nairobians will get enhanced world class services.”
Today’s unveiling ceremony introduced the expected
ministries in Nairobi County, the executive committee, the County Public
Service Board among others as shown in details below.
MINISTRIES
IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY
1. Finance and Economic Planning
2. Lands, Housing and Physical Planning
3. Trade, Industry, Cooperative Development and
Tourism
4. Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
5. Public Service Management
6. Public, Works, Roads and Transport
7. Water, Energy , Forestry and Natural Resources
8. Information, Communication and E-Government
9. Education, Youth Affairs, Culture and Social
Services
10. Health Services
COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT AND FISHERIES
Anne
Kamais Lokidor holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University
of Nairobi, and is currently undertaking her Masters in Business Administration
at the University of Nairobi.
She has several years experience in Sales and
Marketing, having worked at Sera Soft ware East Africa and National Cereals and
Produce Board.
2. PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Mercy
Wambui Kamau holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi, a post
graduate diploma from The Kenya School of Law, Certificate in women empowerment
from Georgia University, Masters in International Relations from University of
Nairobi and Master of Laws from University of Nairobi. She is a Certified
Public Secretary and a member of the Law Society of Kenya as well the East
African Law Society.
Mercy has got 21 years experience having practiced
law in several institutions, is a company secretary in a number of banks and is
currently in private legal practice.
3. PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND TRANSPORT
Erick
Mokua Arita is a graduate of Commerce from Shivaji University and also holds a
Masters degree in Strategic Management from United States International
University.
Eric has got several years experience in the
banking sector, having worked at CFC Bank, Southern Credit Banking Corporation
and as a Senior Manager-Corporate Division –Kenya Commercial Bank
FINANCE & ECONOMIC PLANNING
Gregory Silvanus Mwakanongo holds a Masters in
Finance from the University of Nairobi. He is a Certified Public Accountant (K)
and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree.
He has 15 years experience in finance as an assistant
Accountant and later Financial Controller at Maersk (K) Ltd, Financial Analyst
at Cadbury Kenya , chief Accountant at P&O Nedloyd (EA) Ltd, Regional
Controller Nestle Equatorial African Region Ltd and currently as controller of
Financial and Shared Services at AG Group International.
4. LANDS,
HOUSING AND PHYSICAL PLANNING
Tom Odongo holds a Master in Urban Planning
from Oxford Brookes University.
He has 33 years experience as Assistant Director of
Planning, director of City Planning and Town Clerk.
5. TRADE,
INDUSTRIALIZATION, CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Anna Othoro is a holder of a Bachelors of Sociology
& Philosophy from the University of Nairobi. She also has a Masters in
Business Administration from USIU and is a member of the Marketing Society of
Kenya.
Anna has 17 years experience in Sales and Marketing
having working at GlaxoSmithKline (Kenya and Middle East), Marketing Director -
CELTEL, Head of Marketing and Strategy at Telkom Kenya and currently Managing
Director Quintessentially Kenya
6.
AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT AND FISHERIES
Anne Kamais Lokidor holds a Bachelor of Science
in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi, and is currently
undertaking her Master in Business Administration at the University of Nairobi.
She has several years experience in sales and
Marketing, having worked at Sera Software East Africa and National Cereal and
Produce Board.
7. WATER,
ENERGY, FORESTRY, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
John Gakuo is a holder of a Bachelors degree of
Arts degree in Government and Sociology from the University of Nairobi, as well
as having undertaken various courses in Singapore, Havard, John Kennedy and
Eastern and Southern Institute.
He has over 37 years experience in administrative
positions serving as a District Officer, District Commissioner and Town clerk
8.
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND E-GOVERNMENT
Mohammed Abdullahi is a holder of a Diploma in
Human Resource Management from the Railways Training Institute, and also holds
a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Mohammed is a Senior Executive at first Community
Bank
9.
EDUACATION, YOUTH AFFAIRS, CULTURE, CHILDREN AND SOCIAL SERVICES
John Kennedy Wanyama holds a Bachelors degree from
Jomo Kenyatta University.
He has worked as Group Credit Controller at Kenol
/Kobil and as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Silverstone Group of
companies
10. HEALTH
SERVICES
DR.Timothy Moki Kingondu is a holder of a Bachelor
of Medicine degree from the University of Nairobi, Masters in International
Medicine from London University and Respiratory Medicine from New York
University
Dr.Kingondu has over 18 years experience serving as
a medical doctor and also as a director at Kenya Medical Training College and
Kenyatta national Hospital
COUNTY
PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
• Chairman: Architect Philip Kungu
Philip Kungu is a partner at Otieno & Kungu
Associates. He has 30 years work experience in a wide range of leadership
experience which includes:
• Chairman, Muthaiga Golf Club
• Chairman, Uvumbizi Wildlife and Conservation Club
• Member, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
• Board member, Interim Oversight Board for Nairobi
City Council
He also has experience in Human Resource Management
having served as Acting Chairman, Department of Architecture at the University
of Nairobi and Project Architect for navy Projects at the Ministry of Works.
Philip is affiliated to various professional bodies
which include Commonwealth Association of Architects, AAK, and Chartered
institute of Arbitration among others.
He holds a Masters degree in Architecture from
University of Technology, Helsinki Finland and B. Arch (Hons) from the
University of Nairobi. Philip is married with two children.
• Secretary: Edgar Jumba Imbamba
Edgar is currently a Manager, Secretarial &
Governance at Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd. He has over 20 years work
experience in a career which has seen him work with various organizations which
include Attorney General’s Chambers, Kaplan & Stratton Advocates, Postal
Corporation of Kenya, Kenya Tourism Development Corporation before his present
potion at KTDA.
Edgar holds a master’s degree in Law and is also
currently pursuing an MBA in Corporate Management at KCA University.
• Members:
Mrs. Josephines k Gichuhi
Josephine Gichuhi is a former Public Officer with a
rich work experience that spans over 30 years. Her most recent assignment in
Public Service as a Commissioner, Public Service Commission of Kenya from where
she retired in 2011. At the Public service Commission of Kenya she was the
Chairperson in charge of the committee for implementation of PCS’s
Constitutional mandate. She also has background in finance having served as
Chief Finance Officer in a number of government ministries. Josephine has also
severed as board member for KARI and National Cereals and Produce Board.
She has a Master’s degree in Sociology and Bachelor
of Art from University of Nairobi, Certificate in Public Finance from Harvard
University and Post graduate Diploma in Project Design and Management from the
University of Nairobi.
She is married with Children.
Maurice Mutinda Wambua
Maurice is currently a Deputy Chief Operating
Officer at Fedha Africa Ltd, East Africa Region. He has 13years experience
which has seen him serve as a graduate trainee at KK security Group, HR Manager
at Express Kenya Ltd and later rising to be regional Head of HR at the same
Company before his present Position.
He has served in several boards in various
positions. These boards include Kencan Holding Ltd., Fedha Africa Ltd., East
Africa and Mission for Advancing Theological Education, Canada among others.
Maurice holds a Master’s degree in Business
Administration from Moi University.
He is married.
Chomba M. J. Munyi
Chomba wa Munyi is currently the National Chairman
of Disabled voters, Kenya Union of the Blind, United Disability Empowerment of
Kenya and Kenya National Paralympics Committee. He is also a member, Board of
Governors at Kenya Institute of Special Education. He has over 30 years work
experience.
More to that, he has wide experience in the
education sector, having started off as a teacher at Lenana School before
moving to the Kenya Institute of Education as a Principal Lecturer. He is also
currently a part-time lecturer at Kenya University.
Chomba holds a MA degree (special Education) from
Michigan State University USA, B.Ed. from University of Nairobi and Post
Graduate Diploma in Education (Curriculum Development & Evaluation) from
Nairobi University. He is married.
ADVISORS TO
THE GOVERNOR
a) Economic Advisor
Ngure Mwaniki is an economist and a graduate of
Harvard University, University of Colorado and the University of Nairobi.
He has worked as lecturer at the University of
Nairobi, senior assistant secretary in the office of the Vice President and
Ministry of Finance and as a consultant to the World Bank (RMEA). He is also a
member of the board of Directors of the Kenya Revenue Authority and is
currently board member/ commissioner in the Privatization Commission.
b) Legal Advisor
Gad Awuonda is a partner at Legis Policy
Associates. He is a lawyer with experience in legislative drafting.
c) Political Advisor
Festo Fadamula is a holder of a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the University of Nairobi, Master of Arts in Planning from the
University of Nairobi, Certificate in Policy Studies from John Hopkins
University and Doctor of Management–Organizational Leadership from University
of Phoenix.
He has held various leadership positions in the
Nairobi Central Business District Association having worked as CEO and as
campaign manager for various politicians.
d) Chief of Staff
George Wainaina an Accountant by profession and
also holds a Masters degree in International Business Studies from Copenhagen
Business School. He is an astute businessman having chaired boards of various
organizations and also having served in various leadership positions, as
Councillor as well as National Executive Committee member in Football Kenya.
TRANSITIONAL
TEAM FROM TRANSITION AUTHORITY
• Interim County Secretary- Lilian W. Ndegwa
• Interim Chief Officer Finance – Jimmy Kiamba
• Interim Head Accounting- Philemona Nzuki
• Interim Head, Budgeting & expenditure-
Stephen Osiro
• Interim Head, HRM- Keziah Njonjo
• Interim IPPD manager- Catherine Mwikali
• Interim Head ICT- George Ombua
• Interim Head Internal Audit- Polycarp Abuor
