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UNIS/BIO/1355
11 October 2022

New Permanent Representative of Kenya presents credentials

(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)

VIENNA, 11 October (UN Information Service) – The new Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations (Vienna), Mary Wangui Mugwanja, presented her credentials today to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Ghada Waly.

During her career, Ms. Mugwanja has served in various capacities, among them:

County Executive Committee Member, Transport, Energy and Public Works, County Government of Nyandarua, Kenya (2020-2022); County Executive Committee Member, Finance and Economic Development, County Government of Nyandarua, Kenya (2017–2022); Senior Business Growth & Development Manager, Equity Bank of Kenya (2012-2017); Business Growth & Development Manager, Equity Bank of Kenya 2009-2012); Business Development Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya (2008-2009); Senior Branch Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya (2007-2008); Branch Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya (2005-2007); Prestige Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya (2001-2004).

Ms. Mugwanja holds a Bachelor of Science in leadership and management from Strathmore University.

Ms. Mugwanja speaks English and Swahili.

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