Dr. Peris Mang’ira, PhD, H.S.C. is the National Director for Physical Planning and Chairperson, Physical Planners’ Registration Board

Work Experience

• Rose through the ranks to Senior Deputy Director of Physical Planning from Deputy Director of Physical Planning, Senior Assistant Director of Physical Planning, Assistant Director of Physical Planning, Senior Physical Planning Officer, District Physical Planning Officer and Physical Planning Officer 1& II. (1992-2023)
• National Coordinator, Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) a Government and Donor funded project aimed at improving lives and living conditions in informal settlements (2011- 2023).
• Board Member, Physical Planners’ Registration Board (2013-2016).
• Coordinator, Land Reform Transformation Unit (LRTU) a Government and Donor funded programme on land reforms (2010- 2013)
• Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi. (1991-1992)

Professional Memberships

• Registered Physical Planner, Registered by Physical Planners’ Registration Board.
• Fellow Member, Kenya Institute of Planners.
• Corporate Member, Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planners Chapter).
• Lead Expert, Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit, Registered by NEMA.

Academic Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Planning), University of Nairobi
• Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons), University of Nairobi
• Additional Training: Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation-Galilee International Management Institute, Certificates in Strategic Leadership, Change & Leadership Skills-Maastricht School, Result Oriented Management in Public Service -ESAMI, Strategic Leadership Development Programme -Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), Land and Housing Policies – Korea Institute for Human Settlements, Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit- (KIA), Sustainable Environmental Management (KIA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer Course, Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping.

Publications

• Authored and published academic papers.