Eliud Owalo is a well-known, vastly experienced, and respected Economist, Management Consultant, and Strategy Expert who is currently practicing as the Managing Consultant of Eliud & Associates (E&A) Management Consultants, an International Management Consultancy and Training firm.
One of them is Eliud Owalo, who will now be the CS for ICT, of course after vetting by parliament.
Eliud takes over from Joe Mucheru, who has been holding the ICT docket for the last seven or so years.
Mucheru is a career ICT expert and was picked by Google to come run the Ministry. He worked at Google, once serving as the Country Manager for the search giant. Before that, he had a stint at Wananchi Group.
His successor, on the other hand, is more of an economist, strategist, and consultant. While his work may have made him cross paths with ICT-related matters, Mr. Owalo has not been explicitly limited to ICT issues in his career life.
Eliud Owalo Age
Eliud Owalo (born 1st January 1962)
Eliud Owalo Education Background
Mr. Owalo is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Candidate in Strategic Management, from the University of Nairobi.
He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Human Resources Management, from the University of Nairobi.
Prior to that, he acquired a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons. Degree in Economics and Business Studies, Kenyatta University.
He further serves as a Fellow, of the Institute of Human Resource Management (Fl HRM).
He is also a Member, of the Professional Trainers’ Association of Kenya (PTAK).
Prior to today’s appointment, the new ICT CS ran Eliud and Associates as a Managing Consultant.
His profile at his firm says that he is an economist, management consultant, and strategy expert.
It also appears that he is one of the few high-profile government workers who have entirely obtained their educational credentials in Kenya, just like President Ruto.
Previous works
The new CS is a former Director/Council Member of the Kenya School of Government (KSG).
His LinkedIn profile states: Eliud has 21 years of experience as an Economist, Management Consultant, and Strategy Expert with Core-Competency in Macro and Micro-Economics; Strategic Planning; Business Planning; Organizational Re-structuring; Job Evaluation and Pay Structure Architecture; Performance Management; Management of Strategic Change; Training Needs Assessment (T.N.A.); Organizational Design/Development; Executive Search, Selection and Placement (Recruitment); Human Resource Audit; Market Research/Surveys; and Feasibility Studies.
CS ICT Task
The linked LinkedIn profile above states what he has been doing over the years, so there is no need to repeat that.
However, it is worth noting that he is more of a decision-maker than a techie, and sometimes, leadership is all that is needed to run such a sensitive ministry.
He has a lot on his hand because the Ministry is one of the pillars that constitute the Big 4 Agenda that was explored extensively by his predecessor and the previous government.
Whether he will pick up from Mucheru’s footsteps is something we will have to wait and see. It is also possible that he will come up with his own strategies to make the ICT department as rewarding as possible for the people of Kenya.
Eliud Owalo Politics
Eliud Owalo has managed the campaigns for Raila Odinga in 2013. However, they fell out after he was accused of mismanaging campaign funds. In 2022, he supported Ruto’s bid and got a CS reward.
Eliud Owalo Wife
Eliud Owalo is married to Jacqueline Muga-Owalo with whom they have 4 children.
Eliud Owalo Net Worth
Eliud Owalo has an estimated net worth of KSH 645 million. He earns most of his wealth through his position at Eliud & Associates Management Consultants.
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