Profile: Dr Fred Okengo Matiangi
Posted Tuesday, April 23 2013 at 19:05
Born in Borabu, Dr. Fred Matiangi formerly taught at Egerton University and the University of Nairobi.
He has held various research and Programme implementation positions with various local and international organizations.
He consulted previously for among others the World Bank, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the United Nations Development Programme.
He is a governance and programme implementation expert and the immediate former Country Director of the Kenya Parliamentary Support Programme.
He is leaving his current position as the Eastern Africa regional Representative for the Centre for International Development, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, the State University of New York to join government as the Cabinet Secretary for Information Communication and Technology.
Fred is married and has two children.
Profile: Henry K. Rotich
Mr. Henry Rotich has been the Head of Macroeconomics at the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, since March, 2006.
He has been involved in formulating macroeconomic policies that ensure an affordable and sustainable path of public spending aimed at achieving the Government’s development priorities.
He is also involved in preparation of key budget documents including the Budget Statements, as well as providing strategic coordination of structural reforms in the area of fiscal and financial sector.
Prior to joining the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Rotich has worked at the Central Bank of Kenya since 1994.
At one time, he was attached to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) local office in Nairobi to work as an economist.
He has also consulted as a short-term macroeconomic expert in the region – in Mozambique, Malawi and Rwanda with the IMF’s EastAFRITAC (in Tanzania) and Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute (MEFMI) in Zimbabwe, in addition to supporting the designing of macroeconomic convergence criteria of the proposed East African Monetary Union.
Mr. Rotich holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University.
He also holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from University of Nairobi and Bachelor’s Degree in Economics (First Class Honours) from the same University.
He is 44 years and married with two sons.
Nominee for Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury.
(Source PPS)
Profile: James Wainaina Macharia
He was top in class for both “O” levels and “A” Levels (Kagumo High School, Nyeri). Attained Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) University of Nairobi – 1983
On merit, was selected by Deloitte & Touche to train as a Chartered Accountant in London, UK.
Mr. Macharia is also a qualified CPA(K). Attained MBA Degree from Henley Management College, UK.
He joined Standard Chartered Bank in 1989, rising to become Financial Controller in 1994.
Thereafter, he worked in Zambia as Managing Director, African Banking Corporation, and later transferred to Tanzania in the same position.
Has been Group Managing Director with NIC Bank from 2005 to-date, when the Bank grew with five subsidiary companies including Tanzania and Uganda.
Mr. Macharia is married to a Zambian (Pamela Chanda) and has two children – Martin and Sandra.
Nominee for Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Amb. Amina Mohamed
Ambassador Amina Mohamed is a former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme at Nairobi.
She is a former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs and former Ambassador of Kenya to the United Nations at Geneva.
Amb. Amina Mohamed is a lawyer and diplomat by profession and has served in the public service since 1985.
She has served in the Ministries of Local Government, Foreign Affairs and Justice.
Amb. Mohamed is married to Mr. Ahmed and has two children.
Nominee for Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Prof Jacob Kaimeny
Prof Kaimenyi was born in 1952 and is married with five children.
He holds a PhD in Dentistry from the University of Nairobi and is the first inaugurated full professor of Periodontology at the institution.
He is currently the deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs at the University of Nairobi.
Prof Kaimeny also serves as a member of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board and a trustee of Regina Pacis University College, a constituent college of the Catholic Univeristy of Eastern Africa.
As an Honorary Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Prof Kaimeny has held several key positions such as President of the Commonwealth Dental Association and head of the National Dental Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
He is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary Education.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Dr Hassan Wario Arero
Dr Hassan Wario Arero was born on November 24, 1970 in Moyale, Marsabit County.
He joined the University of Nairobi’s Institute of African Studies in 1990 and graduated five years later with a 2nd Class Upper Honours degree in Anthropology.
In 1997, Dr Wario won the Chevening Scholarship through the British High Commission and proceeded to the University of East Anglia in Norfork, England to pursue a Masters degree.
He proceeded to undertake his PhD in Anthropology at the same university, where he graduated in 2013.
Dr Wario joined the National Museums of Kenya in 1995 and has extensive international work experience, having worked for the British Museums for eight years.
He is married with two children and is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary Sports, Culture and Arts.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Raychelle Omamo
Amb Raychelle Omamo is a Senior Counsel and has been an Advocate of the High Court for 27 years.
She was the first female chairperson of the Law Society of Kenya and first female Kenyan ambassador to France, Portugal, The Holy See and the Republic of Serbia as well as the Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Kenya to UNESCO.
Ms Omamo has made substantial contribution to the advancement of the rule of law in Kenya and the development of legislation and policy.
She was a member of the Task Force on the Establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Kenya.
She also served as a member of the Task Force on the Review of Landlord and Tenant Legislation.
As a former Assisting Counsel to the Ndungu Commission, Amb Omamo was later declared Jurist of the Year 2002.
She studied Law at the University of Kent at Canterbury in the UK and has been nominated as Defence Cabinet Secretary.
(Source PPS)
Engineer Michael S. M. Kamau was born in 1958 and is married with two children.
Felix Kiptarus Koskei was born in 1964.
Profile: Anne Waiguru
Ms Anne Waiguru has an academic background and experience in economic and public policy.
She holds a Masters degree in Economic Policy from the University of Nairobi and has worked in sectors of public finance, financial management systems, public service reform and capacity building as well as governance.
Ms Waiguru was the director of the Integrated Financial Management and Information System (IFMIS) and head of Governance at the National Treasury.
She served briefly as a Senior Public Sector Manager/ Assistant Vice President at Citigroup NA.
Previously, Ms Waiguru served as a Technical Advisor to the Cabinet, Office of the President. This position was initially seconded by the World Bank.
In the last two years, Ms Waiguru has led her IFMIS team at the National Treasury to win three awards for exemplary performance in the Public Service.
She was also nominated two years ago, as one of the Top 40 Under 40 women in Kenya, the only nominee at the time from the Public Service.
Ms Waiguru has been published and has served as the Alternate to the Permanent Secretary/National Treasury in the Public Procurement oversight Authority Advisory Board and the Women Enterprise Fund Board.
She is a mother of three sons; Ian (17), Don (14) and Wabu (9).
She ahs been nominated as for Cabinet Secretary Devolution and Planning.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Adan Abdulla Mohamed
Adan Mohamed was born on December 1963 in Mandera.
He has been CEO Barclays Bank of Kenya for 10 years and worked in the bank's branches in different parts of the world for 15 years.
In recognition of his contribution, Barclays Group recently promoted him to the role of Chief Administrative Officer with responsibilities for 10 African countries.
Prior to working at the bank, he was at PricewaterhouseCoopers for seven years after training in London as a chartered accountant.
An MBA graduate of Harvard Business School, Mr Mohamed is also a First Class Bachelor of Commerce graduate from the University of Nairobi.
He is married to Nafisa and has 5 children.
He has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary for Industrialisation.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Charity Ngilu
Charity Ngilu was born in Machakos District in 1952.
She has worked for the Central Bank of Kenya and Chase Manhattan for 10 years.
Mrs Ngilu also managed family businesses for eight years and later served as a Member of Parliament for Kitui Central Constituency for 20 years.
During her tenure, she served as head of two ministries; Water and Irrigation as well as Health.
She holds a BA in Leadership & Management from the University of Nairobi.
She was married to the late Eng Michael Ngilu and has three children.
She has been nominated for Cabinet Secretary Land, Housing and Urban Development.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Najib Balala
Najib Balala was born on September 20, 1967.
He served as Tourism Minister and during his tenure was declared the best ministry by the African Investor.
He was also elected President of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
He attended a leadership course at the JF Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and another in Urban Management at the University of Toronto.
He served as Mvita MP for 10 years and is married to Najaah with four children.
Mr Balala is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary Mining.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Davis Chirchir
Davis Chirchir, 53, has a depth of experience in project development, management and execution and is skilled in strategic analysis and financial management.
He previously served as a commissioner at the Interim Independent Electoral Commission.
He was also General Manager at Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation where he coordinated the restructuring of KPTC to create Telkom Kenya, Communication Commission of Kenya, Postal Corporation of Kenya and staff Pension Fund.
Mr Chirchir also coordinated the privatisation of Telkom Kenya and the establishment of mobile phone company Safaricom.
He holds a Masters of Business Administration in International Management from Royal Holloway School of Management at the University of London.
He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Physics from the University of Nairobi.
He is married with four children and is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary Energy and Petroleum.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Phyllis Jepkosgei Kipkingor– Kandie
Phyllis Kandie was born in Eldama Ravine, Baringo county 48 years ago.
In 1986, she joined St Mary’s University in Canada for her undergraduate where she graduated with an Economics degree.
She then proceeded to Middlesex University in the United Kingdom in 1991 and later Durham University for her MBA and further training.
She is married to Ambassador Julius Kandie and they have two children, Lawrence and Simon.
She is an investment banker and is currently the Investment Advisory Services director at Standard Investment Bank.
She has also served as a regulator within the Capital Markets, energy and agricultural sector.
Previously, she was a Business Advisory Consultant for the SME sector having consulted for the World Bank and European Union.
She has served in several Boards including the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Mrs Kandie is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Prof Jacob Kaimeny
Prof Kaimenyi was born in 1952 and is married with five children.
He holds a PhD in Dentistry from the University of Nairobi and is the first inaugurated full professor of Periodontology at the institution.
He is currently the deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs at the University of Nairobi.
Prof Kaimeny also serves as a member of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board and a trustee of Regina Pacis University College, a constituent college of the Catholic Univeristy of Eastern Africa.
As an Honorary Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Prof Kaimeny has held several key positions such as President of the Commonwealth Dental Association and head of the National Dental Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
He is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary Education.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Dr Hassan Wario Arero
Dr Hassan Wario Arero was born on November 24, 1970 in Moyale, Marsabit County.
He joined the University of Nairobi’s Institute of African Studies in 1990 and graduated five years later with a 2nd Class Upper Honours degree in Anthropology.
In 1997, Dr Wario won the Chevening Scholarship through the British High Commission and proceeded to the University of East Anglia in Norfork, England to pursue a Masters degree.
He proceeded to undertake his PhD in Anthropology at the same university, where he graduated in 2013.
Dr Wario joined the National Museums of Kenya in 1995 and has extensive international work experience, having worked for the British Museums for eight years.
He is married with two children and is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary Sports, Culture and Arts.
(Source PPS
Profile: Prof Judy Wangalwa Wakhungu
Judy Wangalwa Wakhungu holds a PhD in Energy Resources Management.
She is currently the Executive Director of the African Centre for Technology Studies.
She is also the Advisor to the Energy Sector Management Program of World Bank as well as the Legatum Centre in Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
She is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Management of Social Transformation Programme.
Prof Wakhungu is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary Environment, Water and Natural Resources.
(Source PPS)
Profile: Eng Michael S. M. Kamau
Engineer Michael S. M. Kamau was born in 1958 and is married with two children.
He has been in the Civil Service since 1981 and was seconded to Moi University in Eldoret for seven years between 1990 – 1998.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi and Master of Science in Engineering from the University of New Castle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
He has received extensive training in the field of engineering and management both locally and internationally.
Eng Kamau is registered as a Professional Consulting Engineer by Engineers Board of Kenya.
He is a also a fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya and the Kenya Institute of Management.
He is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
He has also been a Permanent Secretary since October, 2007 and a key architect in the infrastructure upgrade in the last 10 years.
Eng Kamau is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary Transport and Infrastructure. (Source PPS
Profile: Felix Kiptarus Koskei
Felix Kiptarus Koskei was born in 1964.
He graduated with Bachelor of Science Honours Degree from the University of Nairobi in 1990.
He later returned to the same university to pursue an MBA in Strategic Management in 2003.
He joined Kenya Posts and Telecommunication Corporation in 1990.
In 2007, Mr Koskei moved to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority as manager Procurement where he served for 2 years.
Two years later, he joined the Kenya National Highways Authority and rose through the ranks to become General Manager, Supply Chain and Support Services.
He has undertaken professional courses in Supply Chain Management offered by Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply having completed his graduate diploma.
He is trained in Road Asset Management Systems and Strategic Level Planning by University of Brunswick, Canada.
He also trained in Implementing successful and Effective Public Private Partnerships in University of Botswana.
He is married to Margaret and has 4 children.
He is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
(Source PPS
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