Out of the three women who had been shortlisted for CECs positions, only one, Immaculate Njuthe Maina, has made it past the Nakuru County Assembly appointments committee.
After vetting by the committee chaired by Nakuru County Speaker Joel Kairu, only Ms. Immaculate Njuthe Maina who had been shortlisted to be the County Executive Committee member for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives made it through.
Ms. Maina is currently working as the Centre Director for Kenya Agriculture, and Livestock Research Organization (KARLO) in Njoro. She’s a holder of a PhD in Agriculture and has over 18 years work experience.
Ms. Halima Gababa Abdulahi and Lucy Wanjiku Kariuki the other two ladies in the list did not make it through. Halima who is currently working in County Government of Nakuru as Senior Public Health Officer in charge of Development Control had applied as CEC for Youth, Culture, Gender, Sports and Social Services.
She holds a Degree in Environmental Health Science, Masters in Public Health, Masters in Development Studies and. Currently pursuing PhD in Development Studies and a working experience of 17 years.
Ms. Lucy Wanjiku Kariuki had applied as CEC for Lands, Housing and Planning. She is a Professional Engineer, registered by Engineers Registration Board with a work experience of 18 years. Currently, Ms. Kariuki is working with Kenya Pipeline as Senior Engineer in charge of Health, Safety and Environment Western region.
Others who didn’t make it past the vetting committee are Mr. Raymond Komen, a close ally to Governor Lee Kinyanjui and Joseph Wainaina Kiuna.
Komen, a former Chief of Staff in the previous administration had been shortlisted as CEC for Education, ICT and e-Government. Mr. Kiuna, a former CEO Britam Insurance Company and Real Insurance Company had applied for CEC for Finance and Economic Planning. He holds a Degree in Economics from Kenyatta University and has over 20 years work experience in the Private sector.
Nakuru County CECs – 2017 meet the nominees
The Nakuru County Governor H.E Lee Kinyanjui has today Thursday revealed the ten individuals set to become the next Nakuru County Chief Executive Committee members (CECs).
The following is a list of the ten, their qualifications and past experience.
Engineer Lucy Wanjiku Kariuki – Lands, Housing and Physical Planning
Currently working with Kenya Pipeline as Senior Engineer in charge of Health, Safety and Environment in the Western region. A professional Engineer, registered by the Engineers Registration Board with a work experience of 18 years.
Halima Gababa Abdulahi – Women, Youth, Culture, Gender, Sports and Social Services
Currently working in the County Government of Nakuru as Senior Public Health Officer in charge of Development Control.
She holds a Degree in Environmental Health Science, Masters’s in Public Health, Masters in Development Studies and. Currently pursuing PhD in Development Studies and a working experience of 17 yrs.
Lawrence Mwangangi Mwania – Public Service, Training and Devolution
Currently working with National Government as Deputy County Commissioner in Turkana.
He has a BA in Public Administration, Moi University. He has 20 yrs experience as Public Administrator
Joseph Wainaina Kiuna – Finance and Economic Planning
Former CEO of Britam Insurance Company. Former CEO of Real Insurance Company in charge of Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique. He has a Degree in Economics from Kenyatta University and has 20 years in the Private sector.
Eng Joseph Irungu Mburu – Infrastructure
Currently working in National Government as a Regional Roads Engineer in Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) Nakuru. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from JKUAT and has 19 yrs working experience.
Immaculate Njuthe Maina – Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives
Currently working as, the Centre Director KARLO (Kenya Agriculture, and Livestock Research Organization), Njoro Centre. Holds a PhD in Agriculture and work experience of 18 yrs.
Dr Jonah Manjari Mwangi- Health Services
Immediate former Health CEC Kiambu County. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Back of Surgery from UON and has a Master’s in ENT Surgery from UON and work experience of 20 yrs.
Raymond Komen Kimutai – Education, ICT and e-Government
Currently engaged in Agriculture Business and Hospitality Industry. Previously served as Chief of Staff in County Government of Nakuru for 2 years and prior to that ten years in Senior Management in Banking Industry. He has a Degree in Economics, from UON, a Diploma in Banking from Kenya School of Monetary Studies and a Diploma in Financial Management from Kenya Institute of Management and a working experience of 12 yrs.
Engineer Festus Ng’eno – Water, Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Currently working as Group Manager Water Treatment Division at Davis and Shirtliff Ltd and serving as Board Director and Vice Chairman of World Vision Kenya.
Previously worked as Managing Director, Kericho Water and Sanitation Company. He holds a Master’s in Environment and Bio-Systems Engineering from UON and a postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Corporate Governance.
He’s a lead expert with NEMA, Registered Environmental impact assessment and audit with a working experience of 10 yrs.
Dr Peter Evans Kiplangat – Trade, Industry, Marketing and Tourism
Previously working with Kenya Forest Service as Deputy Director and Head of Finance. He has worked for Kenya Rural Roads Authority as General Manager, Finance. Currently CEO of SPC Ltd a financial consulting company. He’s a part-time Lecturer at Catholic University and holds a PhD in Finance, MBA and BCom with 15 years work experience.