H.E Veronica M. Nduva, CBS
H.E Veronica M. Nduva, CBS
Secretary General
Her Excellency Veronica M. Nduva is the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC). She serves as the Principal Executive Officer of the Community and also as the Secretary to the Summit of the EAC Heads of State. She coordinates the EAC Council of Ministers meetings and also oversees all the Institutions of the EAC.
Before her appointment by the Summit of the EAC Heads of State on 7th June, 2024 as the EAC Secretary General, Veronica Nduva served in the senior ranks of the Executive of the Government of Kenya as the Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department for Performance and Delivery Management. Ms. Nduva was also the Secretary to the National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) and the Joint- Secretary to the Principal Secretaries Meeting.
Ms. Nduva also served as the Principal Secretary to the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, following her appointment by H.E. President William Ruto in December 2022.
Ms. Nduva is an accomplished governance public sector professional with 24 years of career experience spanning the Government of Kenya, the East African Community, the United States Government and the Civil Society. She possesses a concise and demonstrable understanding of all government structures and operations, as well as inter-agency collaborations, with a track record of leading the development of Kenyaβs Constitution and the National Policy and Action Plan on Human Rights Sessional Paper.
She holds a Master of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration, both from the University of Nairobi. Ms. Nduva is also extensively trained and experienced in Human Resource Management and budgetary appropriations. She is qualified and experienced in bi-lateral relations, political strategy and communication, analysis, relationship building, strategic thinking and an Expert Negotiator.
Ms. Nduva's formidable energy, incredible creativity, attention to detail and tireless work ethic are exemplified by multiple awards and recognitions she has received over the years, the latest being the decoration by the President of the Republic of Kenya of Order of the Chief of the Burning Spear (CBS)- 1st class, awarded in December 2023 for distinguished and exemplary Public Service.
Veronica Mueni Nduva is married and has been blessed with three children. Away from work, she enjoys spending time outdoors.
Contacts:
Secretary General
East African Community
EAC Close
Afrika Mashariki Road
P.O. Box 1096
Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
Tel: +255 (0)27 216 2100
Fax: +255 (0)27 216 2190
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Twitter: @SGNduva