What Motivates Engineer Wa-Kyendo
Understanding the journey, values, and vision that drive the campaign
In Pursuit Of Academic Excellence
Mumina Wa-Kyendo was born in 1964, at Lita village in Machakos. He joined Mutondoni Primary school at six and started a journey of academic and professional achievement, being amongst the best students in Kabaa and Kagumo High Schools respectively.
He obtained a first-class degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi in 1988, and went on to win a DAAD scholarship to pursue a Master's degree in Transport Engineering. He has an MBA from the United States International University in Nairobi and is also a certified Arbitrator and expert in Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms.
With immense experience in development of transport infrastructure systems, Engineer Wa-Kyendo has dedicated his career to understanding and solving complex development challenges.
Professional Journey and Service
Engineer Mumina Wa-Kyendo worked mainly at the GIBB Africa consulting Engineers for 10 years and joined African Development Bank (AfDB) where he served the continent for over 20 years. Contributing to significant infrastructure development projects across the continent. He then joined the African Development Bank (AfDB), where he served the continent for over 20 years, gaining deep insights into development finance, economic systems, and people-centered development.
He is a patriotic pan-Africanist and widely read on matters of political economy and development. Most importantly, he loves to serve people. He founded the Maranatha Christian Centre in Lita in 1996 and continues to support it. He previously ran a successful campaign for Member of Parliament for Kathiani Constituency in 2002, securing a respectable third position.
From Poverty to Purpose
Mumina rose from the ash heap of poverty, where hunger pangs and jiggers in his toes defined everything else, to becoming one of the best engineers in his generation. Though he is brilliant and has enjoyed a successful career in development banking in Africa, Mumina found himself disillusioned by the loss of optimism and hope for the nation's future.
During his tour of duty at AfDB, Engineer Wa-Kyendo was exposed to the realities of the rest of Africa: the dimmed aspirations, the broken dreams, and the hopelessness that has gripped nations. He saw the rise of some people from dirt-poor conditions to financial freedom through hard work within conducive environments where political, social, and economic systems worked for the benefit of people. That was the 1970s and 1980s in Kenya.
The Vision: Reclaim. Reset. Recreate.
His motivation is clear: to transform Mavoko and the nation at large. With his engineering expertise, development experience, and deep understanding of economic systems, Engineer Wa-Kyendo is positioned to lead Kenya toward prosperity, justice, and peace.
This is not about personal ambition—it's about service. It's about using a parliamentary platform to:
- Reclaim the nation from those who have taken us hostage
- Reset Kenya to when systems worked for ordinary citizens
- Recreate the Kenya we want for future generations
This is The Real Deal—authentic leadership driven by genuine concern for the people and a strategic vision for transformation.