Professional Experience
A Career Dedicated to Infrastructure and Development
35 Years of International Development Experience
Chief Transport Engineer | African Development Bank (2005-2026)
For over two decades at the African Development Bank, I served the African continent in one of the world's most prestigious development institutions. As Chief Transport Engineer, I managed the identification, design, appraisal, and implementation of major transport and logistics projects across multiple African countries. This was not theoretical work—it involved real projects affecting real people.
The AfDB experience exposed me to the realities of development: what works and what doesn't, where systems succeed and where they fail, how to navigate bureaucracies and achieve results despite obstacles. Most importantly, it taught me that development is fundamentally about people—about creating conditions where people can thrive, earn dignified livelihoods, and build better futures for their families.
I saw nations that had invested in transport infrastructure prosper, while those neglecting infrastructure remained trapped in poverty. This taught me that infrastructure is not a luxury—it is fundamental to human dignity and economic opportunity. Mavoko needs this expertise.
Career Progression
2005-2026: Chief Transport Engineer
African Development Bank
Led transport sector strategy and implementation across the African continent. Managed project portfolios valued over 10 Billion US Dollars. Coordinated with governments, multilateral institutions, and development partners. Developed expertise in public finance for infrastructure, PPP structures, and institutional strengthening.
2003-2005: Transport Projects Engineer
GIBB Africa Consulting Engineers
Managed transport project development and implementation. Worked on detailed designs, cost estimation, and project management of major transport infrastructure.
2002: Manager, Contracts
Kenya Roads Board
Managed road construction contracts and procurement processes. Gained deep understanding of how public roads are built and maintained in Kenya.
2000-2002: Assistant Project Manager
Kenya Urban Transport Improvement Project (World Bank/Ministry of Local Government)
Managed implementation of major urban transport projects funded by the World Bank. Coordinated between government, donors, and contractors to deliver infrastructure.
1994-1999: Materials Engineer
GIBB Africa Consulting Engineers
Led materials testing and quality assurance for major infrastructure projects. Supervised construction works and ensured compliance with specifications and standards.
1991-1994: Design & Supervision Engineer
GIBB Africa Consulting Engineers (Ethiopia, Uganda, Lesotho, Kenya)
Executed road and transport infrastructure designs. Served as resident engineer on construction sites. Gained practical, hands-on experience in engineering implementation across multiple African countries.
Areas of Expertise
Infrastructure Development
- • Road network design and construction
- • Transport corridor development
- • Urban transport systems
- • Public infrastructure financing
Project Management
- • Project identification & appraisal
- • Cost estimation & budgeting
- • Construction management
- • Quality assurance
Development Finance
- • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
- • Multilateral development bank procedures
- • Financial structuring
- • Institutional capacity building
Institutional Development
- • Policy development
- • Organizational reform
- • Dispute resolution
- • Systems strengthening
Community & Spiritual Leadership
Beyond professional work, I have served as a pastor and founded the Maranatha Christian Centre in Lita in 1996. This spiritual leadership role has profoundly shaped who I am as a person and what I believe leadership means.
Pastoral work has taught me to listen deeply to people's hopes, fears, and struggles. It has taught me that effective leadership is fundamentally about service—serving others with genuine compassion and concern for their wellbeing, not for personal benefit or gain.
The skills developed through spiritual leadership—listening, empathy, bringing people together across divides, inspiring people toward shared purpose—are precisely the skills needed in Parliament. Politics without compassion is mere power-seeking. I bring both technical competence and a heart for service.
Why This Experience Qualifies Me to Lead
I understand development challenges. I have worked on infrastructure projects across the African continent. I know what works, what doesn't, where systems fail, and how to fix them.
I know how to deliver results. My career is built on completing complex projects on time and on budget while meeting quality standards. This is what Mavoko needs.
I understand institutional systems. I have worked within some of the world's most sophisticated institutions (AfDB, World Bank). I know how systems work and how to navigate them to achieve results for constituents.
I bring integrity to technical work. As a Registered Engineer and professional, I am committed to ethical practice and public accountability. My credentials are not just credentials—they represent a commitment to standards and responsibility.
I am not learning on the job. I am not a politician trying to learn governance. I am a development professional bringing proven expertise to Parliament. I am not starting from zero—I come with decades of relevant experience.