Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Kipkurui S. Chepkwony: A Strategic, Committed, and Diligent Inspirational Leader
Dr. Kipkurui Chepkwony is an accomplished devolution and intergovernmental relations expert with over 15 years of experience.
He is currently the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC).
Dr. Chepkwony holds a Master's degree in Development Studies from Kisii University, a Master Certificate in Business Management and Leadership from the London Graduate School, and a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Jomo Kenyatta University. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humanities by Commonwealth University and has received various other awards in recognition of his outstanding service to governance and community development.
Before joining IGRTC as the CEO, Dr. Chepkwony was the Technical Lead for Intergovernmental Affairs at the Presidential Economic Transformation Secretariat, under the Executive Office of the President. He also served as the Secretary-General of the County Assemblies Forum from July 2019 to August 2022, where he demonstrated strategic leadership through enhanced collaborative partnerships with both state and non-state actors. During this time, he was elected as an Executive Committee member of the East Africa Local Governments Association (EALGA). His efforts included strategic lobbying for the improvement of MCAs' welfare and enhancing the public's understanding of their roles.
Dr. Chepkwony served as an elected Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Tinderet Ward in Nandi County for 10 years (March 2013 to August 2022). He started his career in the medical sector, working as a manager at Reckitt Benckiser between October 2010 and September 2011, and previously as a medical representative at Medisel (K) Ltd from January 2008 to December 2009 and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals from January 2011 to September 2011.
Throughout his public and private sector service, Dr. Chepkwony has championed institutional development through capacity building and inspiring his teams.
He has honed his expertise in navigating complex intergovernmental dynamics to ensure seamless coordination toward national objectives. His proficiency extends to strategic stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, and policy advocacy, all underpinned by a commitment to high ethical standards. His educational background, coupled with a robust skill set in program management, budget development, and advocacy research, positions him as a capable leader, adept at navigating multifaceted challenges with ease.