Kung'u Ndung'u

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Kung'u Ndung'u
Born (1972-01-01) 1 January 1972 (age 51)
Alma mater University of Nairobi
(Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)
Jomo Kenyatta University
(Executive MBA)
Occupation(s)Engineer and business executive
Years active1998 — present
Known forProfessional competence

Kung'u Ndung'u is a Kenyan civil engineer and business executive who was appointed as the Director-General of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), effective 8 October 2021. He replaced Peter Mundinia who retired. Before his current assignment, Kung'u was the Director of Road Asset and Corridor Management at KeNHA. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Kung'u was born circa 1972. He attended Kenyan primary and secondary schools. He was admitted to the University of Nairobi to study civil engineering, graduating in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Later, he was awarded an Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA), by Jomo Kenyatta University. [1] [2]

Career

Kung'u has spent most of his professional career at KeNHA. He is reported to have overseen the construction of the Dongo Kundu Bypass Highway, the Mwache Bridge Project and the Kitui–Kibwezi Road Project, among others. [3]

It is reported that during the interview for his current position, he demonstrated "wide knowledge" of roads engineering and showed evidence of "leadership and management abilities". He is reported to possess a number of leadership skills, including "prudent financial management, human resource management and good governance". [3]

On 8 October he was appointed as director general at KeNHA for a three-year term, renewable once, if he performs satisfactorily. [2] [3]

Other considerations

Kung'u Ndung'u was named employee of the year in 2017, at Kenya National Highways Authority. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Laban Wanambisi (8 October 2021). "Eng. Kung'u Ndung'u Appointed New KeNHA Director-General". 98.4 Capital FM . Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Francis Muli (8 October 2021). "Eng. Kung'u Ndung'u Appointed New KeNHA Director-General". Kahawatungu.com. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Eric Wainaina (12 October 2021). "Why Kung'u was picked as Kenya National Highways Authority boss". People Daily Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
Preceded by
Peter Mundinia
Director General of KeNHA
2021 – Present
Succeeded by