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Chris Kiptoo

Chris Kiptoo (born 31 December 1967) is a Principal Secretary (PS) for National Treasury in Kenya.[3][4][5] He assumed office on 4 December 2022,[3] following reassignment by H.E. President wiliam ruto .[6][7][8][9][10] He has also had a career spanning 15 years at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) as a manager during which he was seconded to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA) as Senior advisor and manager special projects, and to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Kenya as economic adviser to the prime minister, then Raila Odinga. Kiptoo also had a short stint at National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).

Chris Kiptoo
Principal Secretary (PS) the National Treasury
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 December 2022
PresidentWilliam Ruto
Principal Secretary (PS) the for the Ministry of Environment and Forestry
In office
1 December 2015 – 14 January 2020[1]
PresidentUhuru Kenyatta
Preceded byBetty Maina[2]
Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives.
PresidentUhuru Kenyatta
Personal details
Born (1967-12-31) 31 December 1967 (age 56)
Elgeyo-Marakwet County
NationalityKenyan
Children3
Alma materSt. Patrick's High School (Iten, Kenya) , Egerton University , University of Nairobi

Principal Secretary (PS) for the National Treasury

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Kiptoo is one of the selected 51 Principal Secretaries in Kenya who were appointed by H.E President William Ruto as soon as he assumed office following the 2022 general elections in Kenya.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17] After a thorough vetting of all the shortlisted candidates in the PS position, he was on 1 December 2022 sworn in as the Principal Secretary, National Treasury of Kenya.[18][19] The swearing in ceremony was presided over by President William Ruto at State house-Nairobi.[20][21][22][23][19][24]

Principal Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Environment and Forestry

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Kiptoo attending 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference with Keriako Tobiko and Uhuru Kenyatta

Kiptoo joined the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as Permanent Secretary in January 2020. Through the Global Environment Facility, where he serves as the Focal Point for Kenya, Kiptoo has initiated and facilitated several programs.[25] Kiptoo facilitated the renewed management of Michuki Park and the handing over to the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).[26][27] He helped develop plans for rehabilitation and restoration of Cherangany-Elgeiyo Hill Ecosystem, Tsavo Ecosystem, Joint Programming for conservation of Southern Kenya Northern Tanzania (SOKNOT) transboundary landscape.[28][29]

Kiptoo was key in development of the four key elements for implementation of REDD+ process as a key vehicle for delivery of national climate change goals. These elements include the REDD+ Strategy, Safeguard Information System, Forest Reference Level and the National Forest Monitoring System. These elements, currently under implementation and additional improvements will support country's access to climate finance to support sustainable forest management and conservation efforts[30][31]

Kiptoo helped mobilize stakeholder engagement and participation for the successful implementation of the presidential Directive on accelerated achievement and maintenance of over 10% forest cover by 2022.[32][33] He led the conceptualization and development of the tree growing and Sustainable Forest Financing Program for mobilizing global and local finance from public and private sources to support forest sector development. He has been active in strengthening the policy and legislative environment for forest sector development, through which KEFRI  has been strengthened as the premier institution for tree production, processing and distribution.[34] KEFRI's capacity of seed production has been raised from 60 metric tons to 300 metric tons with an annual capacity to produce 3 billion seedlings.[29]

Kiptoo advocated for the finalization of the National Sustainable Waste management policy and  Kenya Meteorological Bill seeking to make KMD a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA).[35][36]

Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department of Trade in the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Co-operatives

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Kiptoo also coordinated the process of establishing the Kenya Commodities Exchange (KOMEX) whose aim is to address challenges faced by farmers/producers due to inefficiencies mainly brought about by lack of a transparent and efficient marketplace where producers are exploited by middlemen.[37]

Kiptoo facilitated provision of training of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), operators and other interest groups in areas like business planning, entrepreneurship, record keeping, sourcing for business finance, marketing, costing, and pricing of products among others and implemented Trade Training Program for SME Exporters. He engaged United Nations Conference on Trade and Development for the establishment of EMPRETEC Centre, a flagship capacity-building programme for MSMEs to facilitate sustainable development and inclusive growth.[38]

On 23 May 2024, Kiptoo was among the guests invited to the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden in honor of President William Ruto at the White House.[39]

Rural community work

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Kiptoo is the current patron of Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme which is key in rehabilitation and restoration of degraded forest areas.[40][41]

Chris kiptoo attended the 6th edition of the Annual Kaptagat Tree Planting in Kaptagat Forest, where he encouraged locals and stakeholders to keep up the good work and continue with the support for forest restoration.[42]

Education

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Kiptoo took his A-levels at St. Patrick's High School, studied economics at Egerton University, and later acquired a master's degree from Egerton. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in International Macroeconomics, Finance Specialization from the University of Nairobi.[43]

Publications

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  • "Integrated National Export Development and Promotion Strategy Plus Implementation Plan"[44]
  • "Real exchange rate volatility and misalignment: effects on trade and investment in Kenya"[45]
  • "The potential impact of the global financial crisis on African economies"[46]

References

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  1. ^ "Dr Chris Kiptoo Takes Over As PS For Environment And Forestry". Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Kenya requires Sh48 billion to achieve 10 per cent forest cover". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Kenya requires Sh48 billion to achieve 10 per cent forest cover". The Standard (Kenya). Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Gov't Targets 2 Billion Trees By 2022, More Green Jobs For Youth". Citizen TV. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Principal secretary". Ministry of Environment and Forestry). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Full List: Uhuru's New Appointments To Cabinet, Reshuffle". Citizen TV. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Counterfeits are a commercial espionage". 98.4 Capital FM. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Principal Secretary". Ministry of environment. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Tips from Dr Kiptoo's modern dairy project". The Standard (Kenya). Archived from the original on 20 February 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  10. ^ "PS Chris Kiptoo sets up dairy farm to sensitize local residents to increase productivity in Marakwet". The Standard (Kenya). Archived from the original on 23 February 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Chebukati's wife, ex-Lang'ata MP Nixon Korir among those shortlisted for PS jobs". Nation. 7 October 2022.
  12. ^ Nyanchama, Venic (17 November 2022). "List of Principal Secretaries in Kenya and their profiles in 2023". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.
  13. ^ "FULL LIST: Nixon Korir, Jonathan Mueke among 51 Principal Secretaries picked by President Ruto". Citizen Digital. 2 November 2022.
  14. ^ "President Ruto gazettes 51 principal secretary nominees". The Star.
  15. ^ MWANGI, IRENE (2 December 2022). "President Ruto gazettes 51 Principal Secretary nominees » Capital News". Capital News.
  16. ^ "SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL SECRETARY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE". www.publicservice.go.ke.
  17. ^ MWANGI, IRENE (14 November 2022). "Treasury PS nominee Chris Kiptoo vows to cut wastage in ministries". Capital Business.
  18. ^ "Dr. Chris K. Kiptoo, CBS – The National Treasury".
  19. ^ a b "Dr. Chris Kiptoo sworn in as PS for The National Treasury" – via www.youtube.com.
  20. ^ "Ruto presides over swearing in of new Principal secretaries". The Star.
  21. ^ PPS, By. "Principal Secretaries to be sworn in Thursday". The Standard.
  22. ^ "Ruto's 51 PSs sworn in at State House". www.pd.co.ke. 2 December 2022.
  23. ^ "MPs approve President Ruto's principal secretaries". Nation. 2 December 2022.
  24. ^ "KTN News Kenya - Chris Kiptoo (Principal Secretary for the... | By KTN News Kenya | Chris Kiptoo (Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Environment and Forestry): One of the resolutions was an agreement to have an internationally..." www.facebook.com.
  25. ^ UNDP. "UNDP hands over equipment to bolster COVID-19 Medical Waste Management in Kenya". Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  26. ^ "Michuki park cleanup". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  27. ^ "Michuki Memorial Park to be opened to public in August". Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  28. ^ AllAfrica. "Kenya: Masterplan to Restore Degraded Cherangany-Elgeyo Hills Launched". AllAfrica. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  29. ^ a b "PS Environment Launches Cherangany – Elgeyo Hills Ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation Intergrated [sic] Master Plan". Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  30. ^ "Kenya achieves important milestones for Results-based Payments". UNREDD. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  31. ^ "Reddiness fund" (PDF).
  32. ^ "KENYA: 319,000 trees for the restoration of the Kaptagat forest in the west of the country". Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  33. ^ "Counties hold key to meeting 10pc forest cover goal by 2022". Business Daily Africa.
  34. ^ "Envoys urge the public to plant more trees". Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  35. ^ "Push For Sustainable Waste Management Programme".
  36. ^ Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. "WMO: Make KMD semi-autonomous state agency". Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  37. ^ Muhatia, Abel. "State seeks investors for commodities exchange". The Star. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  38. ^ "CS Adan Mohamed's Statement on 14th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XIV)". Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  39. ^ Minho Kim (23 May 2024), The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Kenya New York Times.
  40. ^ "350,000 seedlings to be planted in Kaptagat annual tree planting". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  41. ^ Ngounou, Boris (5 August 2021). "KENYA: 319,000 trees for the restoration of the Kaptagat forest in the west of the co". Afrik 21.
  42. ^ "Kenyans urged to plant trees to increase tree and forest cover". Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
  43. ^ University of Nairobi. "Alumni" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  44. ^ "Integrated National Export Development and promotion Strategy Plus Implementation Plan" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  45. ^ "Real exchange rate volatility and misalignment: effects on trade and investment in Kenya". University of Nairobi. Archived from the original on 5 February 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  46. ^ "The potential impact of the global financial crisis on African economies". Sabinet. 9 December 2021.
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