NTSA Board Member Richie Munyao Dies Aged 38

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has mourned the death of Richie Munyao, its youngest board member, who passed away at the age of 38.

Richie was the director of Innovo Limited and a member of the NTSA board.

The then Transport Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, appointed him to the NTSA board in February 2023, alongside 5 others, to serve for 3 years.

In a tribute by the NTSA, the agency eulogized Richie as one of its youngest board members who served the nation diligently and brought immense change.

“On behalf of the NTSA Board of Directors, the entire organization, and myself, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Richie. He was a young, vibrant, and dedicated professional whose contributions were instrumental in shaping NTSA into a stronger and better institution. His absence will be profoundly felt by all of us. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” read a tribute by Hon. Khatib Mwashetani.

Apart from being an NTSA board member, Richie was a visionary entrepreneur with expertise in infrastructure and technology and strong government networks.

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He was also involved with Fusion Sphere Global Solutions, which is a company that deals with construction, affordable housing, and infrastructure development, as well as Synervia Global Limited, which is a consortium advocacy group

Richie Munyao’s Educational Background

Richie Munyao’s early education details, including his primary and secondary education, are not publicly available.

Richie attended Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business information technology, which is an integration of IT and business management.

This qualification equipped him with essential skills for his later roles in IT projects and operations leadership.

At the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom, Richie enrolled in a 2-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that emphasizes strategic management, finance, organizational behavior, and leadership.

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Richie Munyao’s Career and Roles Background

At NTSA, Richie served for 3 years, overseeing transport safety regulations, enforcement policies, and safety campaigns.

Munyao also worked for Synervia Global Limited, a consultancy and advocacy group.

In addition to his career, Richie Munyao worked for FusionSphere Global Solutions, a company that focuses on construction, affordable housing, and infrastructure development.

According to NTSA, “Munyao has extensive experience in the Sustainable Mobility field and has been involved in financing and implementing projects in Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania. He has developed financial models for various renewable energy start-ups in Kenya, Tanzania and Portugal.”

Regarding his education, the authority 2023 report states that: “He holds an MSc in International Business and Bachelors of Law(LLB) from Nottingham University, United Kingdom.”

Richie Munyao Family Background

Richie Munyao was born on November 16, 1987, to Michael Munyao of Electrogen Technologies Ltd and Evelyn Munyao of Green & Gold Ltd.

He was the loving father of Charlie Muoki Munyao and a special friend to Dr. Angela Muoki.

Richie was a dear brother to Phil Chege Munyao of Innovo and Natasha Ngina Munyao, who resides in Canada.

Richie Munyao was the beloved grandson of the late Mweka Munyao and Susan Ngina Munyao of Mitaboni, Machakos, and the late Philip Chege and Esther Gathoni Chege of Nanyuki.