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(KNEB), is a State Corporation established under the Energy Act 2019. It is
charged with the responsibility of promoting and implementing Kenya’s Nuclear
Power Programme, carrying out research and development for the energy sector.

Towards attainment of its mandate, the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency shall
develop policies and legislation, undertake public education and awareness,
identify suitable sites for the construction of Nuclear Power Plants; carry out
research, development and innovation on energy technologies as well as capacity
building for the energy sector.

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Justus Wabuyabo
Mr. Wabuyabo holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Moi University and a Masters
Degree in International Law from the University of Nairobi. He is an Advocate of
the High Court of Kenya with over 22 years of experience. He is also a Certified
Public Secretary, Commissioner of Oaths, a Notary Public and an Accredited
Governance Auditor. He is a Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), East
African Law Society (EALS), Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association (CLA) and the
Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS).

Mr Wabuyabo joined NuPEA in 2019 as Director, Legal and Regulatory Services and
Corporation Secretary. He previously served as General Manager, Legal and
Corporate Services at National Water and Harvesting Authority. He has also
served as a lecturer at Kenya School of Law and Mount Kenya University.


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Dr. Winnie Ndubai

Dr. Winfred Ndubai is the Director, Strategy & Planning at the Nuclear Power and
Energy Agency.

She has 20 years of experience in Kenya’s power sector. Previously, she worked
for Kenya’s largest power generating utility, the Kenya Electricity Generating
Company, in a role that focused on business development, strategic planning, and
analysis of the company’s operations as Chief Business Strategy Officer.

Dr. Winnie holds a Ph.D. in Finance, a Master’s Degree in Finance and a Bachelor
of Economics Degree from the University of Nairobi, and a Post Graduate Diploma
in Financial Management from the Maastricht School of Management in the
Netherlands. At the Agency, she worked at the technical directorate for eight
years, four as the head of the directorate. She was involved in conducting
technical studies for Kenya’s nuclear power programme including the
pre-feasibility study, development of a 15-year nuclear power programme roadmap,
and overseeing the development of policies and strategies for various aspects of
the NPP, among other activities.

Upon her appointment to head the Strategy and Planning directorate in 2019, she
has spearheaded the development of the Agency’s five-year strategic plan that
encompasses additional roles of coordination of research, development and
capacity building in the energy and petroleum sectors.

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Mr. Joseph Mwaura Kamau

FA Joseph Mwaura Kamau is an economist in the National Treasury, Department of
Government Investment and Public Enterprises. Alternate to the Principal
Secretary of National Treasury on the NuPEA Board. He holds a Masters of Finance
MBA (Finance) from KAIST (South Korea) and Masters in Economics, Finance &
Banking (Financial Sector Policy) from Moi University. He holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Nairobi.

FA Joseph Mwaura is a Financial Analyst and a member of Institute of Certified
Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA). He has vast knowledge and understanding
in Finance, Economics and Investments. He has previously worked at Equity Bank
(K) Ltd and Standard Chartered Bank (K) Ltd.

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Eng. Collins Juma

Eng. Collins Juma is the CEO of Nuclear Power and Energy Agency. He was a
Council Member and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. He is also
a registered Consutling Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya and has worked in
the energy sector for over 20 years, including stints at Kenya Power and KENGEN.
He is currently pursuing a PHD in Operations Management from the University of
Nairobi. His in-depth and extensive experience working in the energy sector and
being part of the team that pioneered the introduction of nuclear electricity
generation in Kenya since 2010 will be critical as Kenya plans to seet up its
first nuclear power plant with a capacity of 1000MW by 2027. This is expected to
rise to a total of 4000MW by 2035 making nuclear electricity a key component of
the country’s energy mix and an enabler to realization of vision 2030 through
provision of affordable, reliable and clean electricity to all.

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ALEX KAMAU WACHIRA

The Principal Secretary joins the State Department for Energy with a wealth of
experience from the private sector where he worked variously as an investment
banker. His latest assignment was with Faida Investment Bank where he traded and
structured Treasury bonds and Corporate bonds at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(NSE). Other assignments include working with Dyer & Blair Investment Bank and
Genghis Capital limited in the same capacity.

PS Wachira has served in various leadership’s positions right from his
university days. He was a founding member of the Bonds Market Association as
well as a member of the Steering Committee of the Kenya Association of Stock
Brokers and Investment Bankers (KASIB). His contribution to the Bond’s market
saw him being appointed to the Central Depository Project at the Central Bank of
Kenya (CBK).  In 2021, the project dealt in government securities worth 900
billion, the highest turnover ever in Kenya.

The PS launched his career in the financial sector after participating in the
issuance of the Safaricom IPO in 2008 where he interned.  He had prior completed
a Bsc Degree course from the University of Nairobi. At Campus, he served as the
Secretary General NUNSA and Treasurer for the Confederation of Medical Students
Association. He is currently pursuing an MA in Leadership at Pan African
Christian University.

A strong believer in servant leadership through community engagement and
development, in that position, the PS was able to spearhead initiatives such, as
free medical camps for Cancer Screening, Tree planting, Youth Mentorship
Programmes, and Sports Tournaments among others.  Born and bred in Kieni
Constituency, Nyeri County, the PS is a family man who’s strict up bringing is
instrumental in shaping him into the person he is.

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Mr. Paul M Mwangi

Mr. Paul Mwangi is an Assistant Director of Education, State Department for
University Education and Research (SDUE&R). He holds a MSc. (Pure Mathematics)
from Kenyatta University and BEd. (SC) from Egerton University.

Mr Mwangi is practicing education management and administration in the division
of Local University and Administrative Services, Directorate of University
Education, Ministry of Education.

He has previously worked as a Senior Quality Assurance and Standards Officer,
Ministry of Education. He has served in the Councils/Boards of Egerton
University, Murang’a University of Technology, Machakos University and South
Eastern Kenya University as an Alternate to the Principal Secretary
(SDUE&R).

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Ms. Elizabeth Lenjo

Elizabeth M. Lenjo is a practicing Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She
specializes in Intellectual Property Law, Entertainment Law, Media Law,
Technology Law and Fashion Law. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) from the
University of Turin (Italy) in conjunction with World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO) Academy and a Bchelor of Laws (LL.B) from the Catholic
University of Eastern Africa (C.U.E.A) and a Post-Graduate Diploma from the
Kenya School of Law.

Ms. Lenjo runs her own legal consulting firm, MyIP Legal Studio which conducts
legal advisory and capacity building workshops on Intellectual Property Law.

Ms. Lenjo is a member of the Law Society of Kenya (L.S.K) where she has served
in the Intellectual Property and ICT Law Committee between 2018 to 2022 and
International Trademark Association (INTA).

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Mr. Arthur Omondi Koteng

Mr. Arthur Omondi Koteng is a Board Member of NuPEA, chairing the Audit
Committee and sits in the Human Resource and General Purpose Committee. He holds
a Masters Degree in Radiation & Environmental Protection from the University of
Surrey, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics from the
University of Nairobi.

Mr. Koteng is the Director & Consultant Physicist at Canon Radiological Services
Limited that offers Radiation Protection, Nuclear Safety & Security services to
several practices countrywide in the fields of Medicine, Industry, Research and
Teaching.

He has previously worked in the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority under
Ministry of Health as Head of Nuclear Safeguards Department and serves as an
Advisory Committee Member of the International Nuclear and Radiological Event
Scale (INES) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He is a trustee
of the Africa Cancer Foundation and a member of the Eastern Africa Association
for Radiation Protection (EAARP). He has vast experience in this field having
worked under the nuclear regulator for 33 years

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Eng. Samson Nyika Maundu

Eng. Samson Maundu is a partner and a Director at Rex Consultants Ltd in charge
of Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications. He holds a Bsc degree in
Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Nairobi

Eng. Maundu is a practicing Consultant and a member of the Institution of
Engineers of Kenya (IEK) with wide experience in both low and high voltage
engineering systems

Eng. Maundu previously worked at the then Ministry of Public Works where he rose
from an Assistant Engineer to a provincial Engineer where he was in charge of 19
districts.

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Dr. Henry Rono

Henry K. Rono is a board member at NUPEA. He is also a senior lecturer at the
Kenyatta University on industrial development, industrial sociology, research,
statistics and information sciences. He holds a Ph.D.in industrial development
from McGill University (Canada), M.A degree in industrial development and
information science from the University of Calgary (Canada) and B.A degree in
industrial sociology.

Dr Rono has been a principal consultant in a number of projects including social
and environmental assessment of the Kwale Titanium Mining, the South Lokichar
Oil Exploration, the Kerio Valley Fluorspar Mining, the growth of the
micro-enterprises in Eldoret Municipality. Other projects have included
development of e-learning infrastructure for the proposed National Open
University of Kenya, e-learning infrastructure for the State Department of
Technical and Vocational Training, Education Management Information System for
the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Management Information
Systems for the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), the Ministry of Health
and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Dr Rono has also been a board member for a number of state corporations
including National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), Horticulture Development
Authority (HDA), and Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

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Maj. Gen (Rtd) Dr. Gordon O Kihalangwa CBS

Before his posting in the Ministry of Energy, Maj. Gen (Rtd) Dr. Gordon .O.
Kihalangwa, CBS served as the Director for Immigration services from 2014 until
March 2018 when he was appointed as the Principal Secretary, State Department
for Immigration and Citizen Services, in the Ministry of Interior and
Coordination of National Government. He also had a short stint as Principal
Secretary, Ministry of Defence in August 2019. He was reassigned in the same
capacity to the State Department for Public Works in the Ministry of Transport,
Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works in 2019.

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Eng. Erick Ohaga

Eng. Erick Ohaga is currently the Director, Nuclear Energy Infrastructure
Development at Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA). Previously worked at the
Kenya Power and Lighting PLC, and rose through the ranks to the position of
county Business Manager. He has over 16 years’ vast experience in Energy Policy
development, Nuclear policy and strategy formulation, design, construction,
contract management, operations, maintenance and planning of power systems. Eng.
Ohaga has intense experience in power purchase contract administration and
regional power trade and participated in the development of the Kenya’s
standardized Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable Energy Sources under the
Feed-in-Tariff regime. He developed the Kenya Distribution Master Plan
2015-2020.

He holds MSc in Nuclear Engineering (KINGS), Masters of Business Administration,
BSc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and post graduate diploma in Project
Planning and management. He serves in council of the Institution of Engineers of
Kenya (IEK) as the Vice President. He is a Fellow of the Institution of
Engineers of Kenya and a consulting Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya. He
chairs the membership committee of IEK and national interviewing panel member of
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Eng. Ohaga is a certified coach/mentor
and certified personal development analyst (SA). He is an associate member of
the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), and full member of Kenya Institute
of Management (KIM).

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Caren Oduor

Ms Caren Oduor is the Manager, Finance and Accounts at the Nuclear Power and
Energy Agency.

Caren has a vast experience in Finance and accounting from both public and
private sectors which includes; Chief Accountant at Salaries and Remuneration
Commission, Senior Accountant at Rural Electrification Authority and also Senior
Accountant at New KCC. Caren also worked as Accounts Manager at Siemens NV and
at Worldspace Corporation as a Chief Accountant.

Caren holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of
Commerce(Accounting option)degree both from the University of Nairobi.

She is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya – CPA (K) and a member of
Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), and a member of Assciation of
Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK)

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Dr. Antony Lusuli (PhD)

Dr. Antony Lusuli (PhD) is the Manager, Supply Chain at the Nuclear Power and
Energy Agency.

Dr. Lusuli has over 31 years of experience in Supply Chain management both in
public and private sector. Previously he has worked as a Chief Manager (Supply
Chain Management), Manager (Supply Chain Management), Supply Chain Management
Assistant at the Office of Controller of Budget, Deputy Supplies and Procurement
officer with Western Kenya Community Driven Development and Flood Mitigation
Project at World Bank as well as the National Treasury and Supply Chain
Management Officer at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. He has participated
in drafting several legislations especially the Public Procurement and Asset
Disposal Act, 2015 and draft Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations
of 2016. He was part of the pioneer team that sensitized public servants on the
implementation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 in the
Public Sector. He was also part of the team that pioneered the implementation of
IFMIS in the public sector.

He holds Doctor of philosophy in Supply Chain Management and Masters’ of Science
in Procurement and Logistics both from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture
Science and Technology and a Bachelors’ of Business Administration from Kenya
Methodist University. He also holds Diploma in Chartered Institute of
Procurement and Supply (CIPS), CIPS Diploma Foundation Stage, Final Diploma in
Supplies Management, Diploma Foundation Stage Government and Advanced
Certificate in Supplies Management.

Dr. Lusuli is a member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies (MCIPS)
and Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).

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Lawrence K. Siele

Lawrence Siele is the Manager, ICT at the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency.

His past experience includes: Head of ICT Mount Kenya University, Nakuru Campus,
Senior Systems Developer at Kabarak University and ICT Manager at Kabarak
University.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Computer Science. He holds a Diploma in Project Management and Diploma
in Database Management. He also holds professional qualifications in Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),
PRINCE2, PMP and Cybersecurity.

Lawrence is a member of the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Information
Technology Professionals Association (ITPA) and Internet Society (ISOC) Kenyan
Chapter.

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Sophia Githuku

Ms. Sophia Githuku is a zealous Human Resource management expert with a wealth
of experience in the Human Resource and Administration industry. She holds
Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Nairobi. She also holds a Diploma in Personnel Management and
Industrial Relations. She is currently pursuing Doctoral studies (PhD) in
Business Administration (Strategic Management) at University of Nairobi.

She joined NuPEA (formerly Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board) in November 2011 as
the Chief Manager, Human Resources and Administration. She is responsible for
developing and implementing human resource policies and procedures to ensure the
Agency is resourced with professional, competent and motivated workforce,
providing strategic direction in the recruitment and management of human
resources, providing oversight of the administration function and advising on
appropriate organizational structure, business processes and best management
practice to maximize efficiency.

Prior to joining NuPEA, Ms. Githuku worked at Kenya Tea Development Agency as
the Human Resources Manager (Compensation and Benefits) 2005-2011, Human
Resources Manager (Training and Development) 2003-2005, Human Resources Manager
(Planning) 2000-2003, Employee Relations Officer (1997-2000) and Zonal Personnel
and Administration Officer (1994-1997).

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Dr. Kipkorir K. Kiptoo

He is a lecturer at University of Eldoret, School of Environmental Studies. He
holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Environmental Health from University of
Eldoret, Master of Science, Integrated Pollution Control from Middlesex
University, UK and Bachelor of Science (Hons), Environmental Management from
University of North London (London Metropolitan University), UK. He has over 10
years of teaching experience from Kenyan academic institutions. He is a member
of the Institute of Environmental Science of UK, a registered Environmental
Impact Assessment/Audit Lead Expert with National Environmental Management
Authority (NEMA), member of Forest Society of Kenya and is trained implementer
of ISO 9000 Standards by Kenya Bureau of Standard.

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Stephen Karanja

Mr. Stephen Karanja holds a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Science from the
University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Education in Science from Kenyatta University
and a Diploma in Sales and Marketing from the University of Nairobi. He has also
undertaken various nuclear and energy related courses such as; Building capacity
for the implementation of a nuclear power programme, Nuclear energy management,
Energy audit and Non Destructive Testing (NDT) course for trainers. He
specializes in NDT using nuclear techniques. He is experienced in teaching and
lecturing at secondary schools and university respectively. He also has a broad
experience as a marketer where he has worked as a Regional Manager in the book
selling industry and in the insurance industry as a Unit Manager.

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Teresiah Malokwe Mbaika

Ms. Teresia Malokwe holds a Master’s Degree in Health Economics and Policy from
the University of Nairobi and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from
Kenyatta University. She chairs the NuPEA Board Audit Committee.

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Hon. Josephine Sinyo

Hon. Josephine Sinyo is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She attended the
University of Nairobi and The University of Hull in England for LLB and LLM
Degrees respectively. She has over 30 years of experience in human rights,
policy development, legislative research, and training in addition to service as
a State Counsel in the Attorney General’s office. She was involved in the
Constitutional Review process championing the agenda for children, women and
Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) during her tenure as a nominated Member
of Parliament, 1998 – 2002. Further, she has worked with Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs) including International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA,
Kenya Chapter); Forum for Women Education (FAWE, Kenya Chapter); the Law Society
of Kenya; Kenya Breast Health Programme; Kenya Union of the Blind; Kenya Society
for the Blind and the United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK). In 2006, 2015 and
2017, she received State commendation from the President of Kenya awarding her
the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW); the Excellence Service Award and the Elder
of the Burning Spear (EBS) respectively in appreciation of her contribution in
nation building.

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Joseph Odhiambo

Mr. Joseph Odhiambo holds BSc, Msc. and PhD in Biochemistry. He has worked for
International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases (ILRAD), International
Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), International Centre of Insect Physiology
and Ecology (ICIPE), Tulane University (USA), Maseno University, and Ministry of
Education – State Department for University Education and Research. He has over
20 years’ experience in research in Biomedical and Science Technology and
Information policy formulation.

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Mr. Ezra Odhiambo

Mr. Ezra Odondi Odhiambo has expertise in strategic planning, business process
re-engineering and improvement, change management, project management,
telecommunications systems, computer systems, human resource management and
design development and implementation of application software. His expertise has
been acquired through holding Board positions and undertaking consultancy works
such as sugar company operations, financial services, postal services, and
telecommunication services among others. He is a member of the Board of
Directors at Chemelil Sugar Company. Previously, he has served as a Member of
the Board of Directors of National Irrigation Board 2016-2017; Kenya National
Bureau of Statistics 2014-2016; Netcom Information System Ltd 1992 to date;
BOMAS of Kenya 2004-2007; Kokuro Secondary School 2003-2006. He also served as
Chairman, Apex Construction Company Ltd 2013-2017; Executive Committee Member,
Information Standards Technology Association (Kenya) 1992-1997. He is a member
of Computer Society of Kenya.

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Amb. Simon Nabukwesi

Amb. Simon Nabukwesi has a B.Ed, M. Ed. in Education Planning and Management and
MA in International Project Management.  He is a PhD Candidate in International
Project Management.  In addition to this, he has a Diploma Level training in
Institutional Management at Hiroshima University, Japan and a Pre-university
Training at the National Youth Service (1986). With this training, Simon has had
a successful career as a High School Teacher, as a Deputy Principal and
Principal in a span of twenty years (1989-2009). He has also served as Kenya’s
High Commissioner to Canada and Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extra-ordinary to
Cuba.  His eleven (11) years of service as a diplomat included being the
Director of Foreign Service Institute which he worked to transform into the
Foreign Service Academy for training Junior Diplomats, Middle level Diplomats,
Senior Diplomats and eight (8) Cohorts of Ambassadors whom he took through
induction courses.  The Foreign Service Academy served as a soft power tool for
the government by training diplomats and ambassadors from the Eastern, Central
and Southern Africa in addition to coordination of scholarships from friendly
nations.   This made members of the Association of directors of Foreign Service
Academies from the IGAD Region to vote Nabukwesi to be their Chairperson, from
2016 to 2019 when he left the Academy to head Europe and Commonwealth
Directorate in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Amb.Nabukwesi was appointed to
the position of Principal Secretary, State Department of University Education
and Research with effect from 28th February, 2020.  He is optimistic about
working with all stakeholders to improve University Education and Research.

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Paul Kihara Kariuki

The Hon. Justice (Rtd)  P. Kihara Kariuki was sworn in 2018, April as the
7th Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya. Previously, He served as
President of the Court of Appeal of Kenya from 2013 to 2018. Moreover, he has
served as Director of the Judiciary Training Institute, Judge of the High Court
of Kenya, and Principal and CEO of the Kenya School of Law. Justice (Rtd) Kihara
has led a distinguished legal career, having made noteworthy contributions -in
particular, the transformation of the Kenyan courts through the engineering of
the blueprints that culminated in the Court of Appeal Bill and the Strategic
Plan for the Court of Appeal in Kenya. His legal proficiency also extends to
civil, commercial and electoral court divisions of which he has considerable
expertise. He is an Honorary Legal Advisor of the Anglican Church of Kenya and
holds membership in the Law Society of Kenya, The Commonwealth Lawyers
Association, The International Bar Association and the Lawyers International
Services Agency USA. Justice (Rtd) Kihara attained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
degree from the University of Nairobi and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Law
from the Kenya School of Law.

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Dr. Julius Muia

Dr. Julius Muia is the Principal Secretary at The National Treasury. Prior to
this, he was the Principal Secretary at the State Department for Planning – The
National Treasury and Planning. Before his appointment as PS Planning, he was
the Director General, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat which operated under the
Office of the President, Republic of Kenya to facilitate the implementation of
Vision 2030. This is Kenya’s long-term policy framework that is premised on
making Kenya a globally competitive, rapidly industrializing and upper middle
income economy by 2030. Between April 2008 and October 2016, Dr. Muia served as
the Secretary, National Economic and Social Council, Office of the President.
This is a top advisory government think tank whose flagship project was
formulating Vision 2030. An alumnus of the University of Nairobi’s School of
Business, Dr Julius Muia graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in
Accounting; Masters Degree and PhD in Finance from the same university. His
professional qualifications include: Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K);
Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K), Associate Kenya Institute of Bankers;
Associate Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; and Certified Coach.

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