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Karanja Kibicho's Biography in Summary

Dr. Engineer Kibicho Karanja is the immediate former Interior Principal Secretary with unrestricted access to President Uhuru Kenyatta. He is a highly skilled public servant, academic, and researcher. He will be recognized most for the reforms he spearheaded with then Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, such as boosting the entry level for police officers. This is changing the narrative that most Kenyans have about the country's police forces. Dr. Kibicho is a big fan of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) and has been working hard to get Kenyans to endorse the report. This article delves into the Engineer's life and fascinating information.

Education Background

He attended the University of Nairobi and the University of Cape Town. He completed his undergraduate studies in 1991, with a Bachelor of Science. He pursued a graduate degree at the same institution from which he graduated four years later. He then earned his Doctorate in Philosophy from South Africa's premier university, the University of Cape Town. His educational background was science-focused, with a strong interest in research.

Career Journey

Dr. Karanja went on to serve as a director at Affinity Ventures Limited and GreenUniverse Ventures Limited in 2007. These positions moulded his leadership, driving him to the position of Permanent Secretary in several departments. He began his career as a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, then moved on to the Ministry of Industrialization, and is currently the PS of the State Department of Interior.

Dr. Karanja has years of research expertise, and his contributions have shaped policies in Kenya and around the world. He has completed a research on wet scrubbing as well as efforts in sustainable energy and environmental conservation. Wet scrubbing is a concept used in industry to reduce and eliminate waste.

Controversies 

His support for the BBI, which is led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has garnered him criticism from followers of the then Deputy President William Ruto. The PS has been accused of trampling on parliamentarians thought to be close to the DP. Dr. Kibicho was suspected of orchestrating Dr. Ruto's assassination. According to a letter published on social media platforms by Dennis Itumbi, the PS has concocted a well-planned scheme to assassinate the DP. Kibicho hurried through the reports.