Nairobi, Kenya – July 31, 2025 - The International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) is pleased to announce the transition of Board leadership from Dr. Namanga Ngongi, whose tenure has come to a close, to Dr. Julius Muia, a distinguished expert in public financial management and economic governance.
This leadership handover marks a significant moment in ICED’s eight years institutional journey. Under Dr. Namanga’s stewardship, ICED has expanded its impact as a premier African think tank in evidence generation, development evaluation, and policy influence. His visionary leadership, commitment to excellence, and ability to forge strategic partnerships have been instrumental in ICED’s rapid growth and influence across the continent and globally.
“It’s been a privilege serving as ICED’s Board Chair,collaborating with an exceptional team of Board members, staff, and partners.It’s rare to see ideas from Africa get global attention-and ICED is doing just that”
– said Dr.Namanga Ngongi.
Dr. Namanga was the founding chairman of the AFAP board of trustees. He also served as the Representative to the United Nations food agencies in Rome, as the head of East and Southern Africa service. He later joined the World Food Program (WFP) in 1984 and became Deputy Executive Director in 1994.
Incoming Board Chair Dr. Julius Muia brings a wealth of experience in public sector leadership, economic policy, and institutional reform. A former Principal Secretary in Kenya’s National Treasury and Planning Ministry, Dr. Muia is expected to guide ICED through its next phase of strategic consolidation and expansion.
“It is humbling to accept this role. I look forward tobuilding on the strong foundation laid by Dr. Namanga and the ICED founders,and continuing to position ICED as the go-to think tank on monitoring andevaluation, research, and policy across Africa and the Global South,”
– Dr.Muia remarked.
ICED President and CEO, Dr. David Ameyaw, expressed deep appreciation for the transition.
“Having African leadership with the depth of experience like that of Dr. Namanga and Dr. Muia is an honor. We are confident that Dr. Muia, who until this appointment has served as the Board Vice Chair, will continue to elevate ICED to new heights.”
Over the past eight years, ICED has made remarkable strides in strengthening evidence-informed development across Africa. Guided by dedicated leadership and strong institutional values, the organization has grown into a trusted partner in evaluation, research, and policy engagement. Key milestones include:
These achievements reflect the collaborative efforts of the ICED Board, management, staff, and partners over the past eight years, laying a solid foundation for the next phase under new Board leadership.
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