Key skills and expertise

With over 34 years of experience, the expert is a governance and public policy specialist, particularly skilled in public administration and procurement. Career highlights include leading international projects with organizations such as the EU, USAID, and the World Bank, focusing on capacity building and public finance management. Key qualifications encompass strategic planning, legal compliance, and procurement auditing. Previously held roles such as County Secretary and Head of Public Service demonstrate their success in institutional restructuring and policy development. Notable accomplishments include developing procurement regulations and conducting comprehensive evaluations of national supply chain systems.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors, including the EU, USAID, GIZ, World Bank, and DFID. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors such as governance, public finance, procurement, and health. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, taking place in countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, The Gambia, and Nigeria. The initiatives have focused on strengthening public administration, procurement systems, and health supply chains.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including governance, public finance, procurement, health, and education. Background includes positions such as County Secretary, Head of Public Service, and Senior Procurement Advisor, demonstrating expertise in strategic planning, legal compliance, and capacity development. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes integrating procurement systems with public finance management. Geographic scope of work has been both regional and country-specific, with significant contributions to institutional strengthening and policy development in countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, and The Gambia.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, having worked in countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, The Gambia, Nigeria, and several others in the Horn of Africa. They possess a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in procurement and public finance management. Their recurring involvement in countries like Kenya and Ethiopia highlights their long-term commitment and expertise in regional development, governance, and capacity building initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and proficient in Swahili, the expert has effectively utilized these language skills in international development projects across Africa, enabling communication in multilingual teams and with various stakeholders. This linguistic proficiency supports their roles in governance, public policy, and procurement across diverse cultural and linguistic environments.

The expert holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Nottingham, UK, a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and a Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Business & Economics from Kenyatta University, Kenya. Additionally, they have a Professional Diploma in Purchasing & Supply from MCIPS and a Certificate in Health Supply Chain Management from Crown Agents, UK.