Veronica Mueni Nduva, CBS (born 1976) is a Kenyan public servant who served as the 7th Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC) from June 2024 to April 2026. She was the first woman to hold the position.[1]
Veronica Mueni Nduva | |
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 Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear - Awarded on 12 December 2023 , State House Nairobi | |
| 7th Secretary General of the East African Community | |
| In office 7 June 2024 – April 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Mathuki |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Patrick Mbundi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1976 (age 49–50) Kenya |
| Education | State House Girls' High School |
| University of Nairobi (BA, MA) | |
She succeeded Peter Mathuki and was sworn into office on 7 June 2024 during the 23rd Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the EAC Heads of State.[2] She was succeeded by Stephen Patrick Mbundi of Tanzania.
Prior to her appointment, Nduva served in senior roles in the Government of Kenya, including Principal Secretary for Gender and Affirmative Action and Principal Secretary for Performance and Delivery Management.[3]
Early life and education
editNduva was born in Kenya in 1976. She attended State House Girls' High School in Nairobi.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration in 2000.[4] She later obtained a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Nairobi.[3]
Career
editEarly career
editGovernment of Kenya
editSecretary General of the East African Community
editNduva was appointed Secretary General of the East African Community in June 2024 following the recall of Peter Mathuki.[7]
As Secretary General, she served as the head of the EAC Secretariat and Secretary to the Summit of Heads of State.[3]
Her tenure coincided with financial constraints within the EAC related to delayed contributions from partner states.[8]
Kenya's rotational term ended in 2026, after which she was succeeded by Stephen Patrick Mbundi.[9]
Publications
editNduva has authored and contributed to publications on governance, regional integration, and public policy. Her work includes contributions to the World Economic Forum on digital public infrastructure and regional development.[10]
Honours
edit- Order of the Chief of the Burning Spear (CBS), First Class — Republic of Kenya, 2023[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Veronica Mueni Nduva sworn in as first female EAC Secretary General". Citizen Digital. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "New EAC Secretary General sworn in at State House in Juba, South Sudan". East African Community. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "H.E. Veronica M. Nduva, CBS". East African Community. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Veronica Nduva: First Ever EAC Woman Secretary General". The Kenya Times. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Speaker profile: CBS Veronica M. Nduva". Hamburg Sustainability Conference. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Principal Secretary — State Department for Performance and Delivery Management". Performance Delivery Kenya. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kenya makes shock U-turn on its EAC Secretary General nomination". The Citizen. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kenyan Mueni Nduva Sworn in as First Woman EAC Boss". Kenyan Foreign Policy. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kenya to relinquish EAC top seat in April next year". The EastAfrican. December 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Safe and secure digital public infrastructure is crucial for Africa". World Economic Forum. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.