Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has designated Angela Wanjira as interim head of the National Transport and Safety Authority for three months while officials conduct recruitment to replace George Njao, whose tenure concluded after reaching the statutory two-term limit. Board Chairman Khatib Mwashetani confirmed the temporary appointment became effective on Wednesday, November 6, with applications for the permanent position closing on November 28.
Wanjira currently oversees motor vehicle inspection and road safety operations at the agency, bringing more than two decades of civil engineering expertise in transportation planning and infrastructure development. The registered professional engineer earned a master's degree in transport with business management from Imperial College London and graduated with first-class honors in civil engineering from the University of Nairobi.
Candidates seeking the permanent directorship must hold advanced degrees in engineering, business, sciences, or related disciplines and demonstrate at least 15 years of professional experience, including five years at senior management levels, while meeting constitutional integrity standards outlined in chapter six.
Wanjira currently oversees motor vehicle inspection and road safety operations at the agency, bringing more than two decades of civil engineering expertise in transportation planning and infrastructure development. The registered professional engineer earned a master's degree in transport with business management from Imperial College London and graduated with first-class honors in civil engineering from the University of Nairobi.
Candidates seeking the permanent directorship must hold advanced degrees in engineering, business, sciences, or related disciplines and demonstrate at least 15 years of professional experience, including five years at senior management levels, while meeting constitutional integrity standards outlined in chapter six.
