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Mr. Stephen Kilungya

Independent Council Member & Chair - Human Resource & Development Committee

Mr. Stephen Kilungya

Mr. Stephen Kilungya

Independent Council Member

Chair – Human Resource & Development (HRD) Committee

Academic Qualifications

Master of Arts in International Business Administration Double Major in Finance and Strategic Management, United States International University (USIU)

Professional Experience

Mr. Stephen Kilungya brings over 20 years of professional experience at senior management level, with extensive expertise in international trade, taxation, and strategic management.

Key Experience

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Senior Management (20+ Years)

International Trade & Integration

Mr. Kilungya has participated in high-level negotiations promoting trade integration among:

East African Community

EAC

COMESA

Common Market of East and Southern Africa

SADC

Southern Africa Development Community

International Representation

He has severally represented the Republic of Kenya in prestigious global fora:

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil General Assembly of the Inter-American Centre of Tax Administration (CIAT)
Brussels, Belgium World Customs Organization (WCO)

Current Leadership

Chairman

Machakos Technical School Chapter of Machakos University

Areas of Expertise

Finance: Extensive experience in financial management and taxation
Strategic Management: Senior leadership and organizational strategy
International Trade: Trade integration negotiations (EAC, COMESA, SADC)
International Relations: Representation at CIAT and WCO
Policy Development: Tax and customs policy formulation

Council Contribution

As Chair of the Human Resource and Development Committee, Mr. Kilungya brings invaluable expertise in strategic management, international best practices, and organizational development. His extensive experience at senior management level in a major government agency provides practical insights into human capital development, performance management, and institutional capacity building.

His international exposure through trade negotiations and global fora enables him to contribute a global perspective to the university's strategic direction, particularly in areas of international partnerships, resource mobilization, and organizational excellence.

Committee Memberships

Human Resource & Development (HRD) Committee Chair Finance, Development & General Purpose (FDGP) Committee

Our Collaborators & Partners

Proud to collaborate with leading institutions and organizations worldwide

DAAD

German Academic Exchange Service

NML - CSIR India

National Metallurgical Laboratory

WFURS

World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya

HTW Dresden

University of Applied Sciences, Germany

GIA

Gemological Institute of America

TU Clausthal

Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

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