Mathangani Muya has been declared the winner of the Nairobi/Central & North-Eastern Region Council Member election 2024, garnering 83.94% of the total votes cast.
The election was held on Friday and Saturday.
With nearly three decades of experience in HR leadership, Muya is an award-winning mentor, certified coach, and champion for the recognition of HR professionals.
During his campaign, Muya articulated a compelling vision centred on promoting inclusivity within Learning and Development programs, advocating for inclusive policies in the public sphere, and fostering heightened member engagement.
He pledged to position the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) as a hub for HR research and innovation, and expanding the reach of HR advisory services.
By achieving these goals, Muya said he aims to advance the profession and ensure the growth and development of the broader HR community.
The vacancy was declared following the conclusion of the 1st term of the Region's Council Representative.
The notice of election was published in the Kenya Gazette on March 6, 2024, and the Elections Timetable was duly released thereafter.
After the nomination of candidates, three contenders were cleared to vie for the position during a 20-day campaign period, culminating in the elections held on April 26th and 27th, 2024.
Simplifone Technologies Limited was mandated by the Council of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) under the Human Resource Management Professionals (HRMP) Act and the Election to Council Regulations of 2015 to conduct the election.
To ensure transparency and accessibility, the voting process was conducted live and in real-time, allowing members to witness the votes being cast as they were counted.
Additionally, a 24-hour call center was established to assist voters and candidates alike. IHRM extends gratitude to all candidates, voters, and stakeholders who participated in this democratic proce