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CECM Candidate · Kiambu County Government

Kelvin
Mwangi
Kamau

BCom Marketing · MPRSK · Accredited Journalist (MCK)

A results-driven government communications professional and lifelong learner who combines digital strategy, data analysis, AI literacy, and proven team leadership to deliver transformative public service across Kiambu County.

4+
Years Gov't Service
14+
Certifications
500+
Community Members Led
Kelvin Mwangi Kamau in graduation gown at Kenyatta University
Kelvin Mwangi Kamau – formal portrait, PRSK-certified communications professional
MPRSK · MCK Accredited

A Leader Forged in Public Service

I am Kelvin Mwangi Kamau, a PRSK-certified Public Communications Professional, BCom Marketing graduate from Kenyatta University, and an Accredited Journalist with the Media Council of Kenya. My career has been built at the intersection of government, digital strategy, and community leadership, giving me a rare, cross-disciplinary perspective on what makes public service truly work.

Currently serving as Public Communication Officer at the County Government of Kiambu, I have spent over four years translating complex government policy into compelling public narratives, managing community engagement across digital platforms, and producing professional multimedia content that connects citizens to their county. I understand Kiambu's needs not from a boardroom, but from the ground.

My commitment to lifelong learning has driven me to acquire 14+ professional certifications across artificial intelligence, data analysis, cybersecurity, web development, SEO, and leadership, equipping me with modern tools that can make Kiambu County's administration smarter, faster, and more accountable.

As CECM, I will bring disciplined management, evidence-based decision-making, and a servant's heart to whichever portfolio I am entrusted with. I lead teams that deliver and I hold myself to the same standard.

My first 100 days will be about listening, auditing, acting and delivering measurable results.

[CECM -County Executive Committee Member is an Executive role within the County Administration similar to a Cabinet Secretary/Minister of the National/Federal Government.]

[Catch one of my educational journey story here.]

PRSK MemberMCK Accredited JournalistBCom Marketing – KUDiploma PR – KUIBM AI CertifiedData AnalystSEO SpecialistTeam Leader

Portfolios I Am Prepared
to Lead with Excellence

04
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Finance & Economic Planning

Applying data analysis skills and evidence-based decision-making to support sound fiscal planning, budget oversight, and economic development strategy across Kiambu County.

Open Portfolio
05
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Agriculture & Rural Development

Leveraging community engagement expertise and stakeholder facilitation to connect farmers with resources, markets, and government support programmes.

Open Portfolio
06
💻

ICT & Digital Innovation

Harnessing certified expertise in AI, web development, cybersecurity, and digital tools to lead Kiambu's transition into an efficient, digitally-enabled county government.

Open Portfolio

Experience That Speaks
for Itself

💼 Professional Experience
2022 – Present
Public Communication Officer
County Government of Kiambu

Spearheading strategic government communications, managing real-time digital community engagement across Facebook and X, producing professional multimedia content, and translating complex county policy into compelling public messaging that builds citizen trust and drives participation.

Sep – Nov 2023
Ward Supervisor – Farmers Registration
National Government of Kenya

Led and supervised a team of five agripreneurs in electronic data collection for a national farmer registration initiative. Delivered the highest project completion rate among 54 supervisors across Kiambu County — ahead of schedule.

2021 – 2022
Public Communications Officer – Intern
Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy

Authored field reports, produced DSLR photography and video content for national campaigns, monitored government media coverage, and designed digital communication graphics for official publications.

2021
Electoral Clerk
IEBC

Operated the KIEMS kit during the Kiambaa by-election, ensuring accurate voter verification and serving as the primary public contact point for a dignified, seamless electoral experience.

🤝 Volunteer & Community Leadership
2014–16 · 2018–Present
Church Secretary & Treasurer
Local Church Council

Providing administrative leadership, financial management, and congregational communications for a large faith community — including meeting minutes, agenda preparation, and financial disbursements.

2024 – Present
Secretary
Community Men's Welfare & Support Group

Coordinating communications and mobilisation for 500+ members, managing administrative operations, and liaising with community leaders to identify needs and deploy resources for timely interventions.

Education & Lifelong
Learning

🎓
Bachelor of Business Administration (BCom), Marketing
Kenyatta University
December 2025
📜
Diploma in Public Relations
Kenyatta University
July 2021
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Karuri High School
December 2004

14+ Certifications Across
Five Disciplines

Data Analysis
📊
Data Analysis Certification
Insdev Consulting, 2026
📈
Managing Data Analysis
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera, 2020
📋
Excel Skills for Business: Essentials
Macquarie University via Coursera, 2020
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology
🤖
AI Fundamentals
IBM, 2025
💡
Critical Thinking in the AI Era
HP Foundation, 2026
🔒
Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies Awareness
ICT Authority Kenya, 2024
Digital Marketing & Communications
📱
Social Media Management
Meta via Coursera, 2021
🔍
Advanced Content & Social Tactics to Optimise SEO
UC Davis via Coursera, 2021
📣
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
IE Business School via Coursera, 2021
Technical & Web Development
🌐
Web Development Fundamentals (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
IBM, 2025
💻
Computer Studies
PrimeTech College, 2021
Leadership & Management
🏅
Leadership and Management
Kenyatta University, 2020–2021
🧠
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Indian School of Business (ISB) via Coursera, 2020
🧠
Introduction to Behavioral Science in Public Policy
World Bank Group - Institute for Economic Development, 2026
Notes from the Field

Understanding County Government Up Close

Plain-language explainers on how Kiambu County works — the roles, the responsibilities, and the decisions behind the headlines.

The Duties and Responsibilities of a CECM

A County Executive Committee Member carries far more than a title — here's what the role actually involves, day to day and at the policy table.

How Kiambu's County Budget Actually Works

From ward-level priorities to the final appropriation — tracing the journey of public money before it reaches a project near you.

What Real Youth Employment Policy Looks Like

Beyond slogans: the practical levers a county government can pull to open doors for young people in Kiambu.

Let's Build Kiambu's
Future Together

Whether you are a community leader, a fellow government professional, or a Kiambu resident with ideas and concerns — I want to hear from you. Great governance starts with great listening.

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Emailkelvinkam24@gmail.com
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Phone+254 724 557 035 · +254 756 739 953
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PostP.O. Box 2344-00900, Kiambu, Kenya