CLEVERS ONYANGO
Ukunda
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven border control enforcement and security professional with over 15 years of experience in customs service operations, law enforcement services, and public safety. Proven ability to lead operational process improvements, streamline gate operations, and enhance revenue collection through data-driven strategies and proactive enforcement. Demonstrates strong leadership, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in high-pressure environments. Committed to safeguarding national interests albeit fostering trade facilitation and community engagement. Demonstrates strong leadership, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Border Control & Enforcement Assistant
Kenya Revenue Authority
03.2019 - Current
- Fully owned the streamlining of Shift C gate operations at Kilindini Port Gate 9/10 (2023–2024), under supervisory guidance. Successfully reduced import/export traffic jams by 90% during my duty hours by aligning with Customs Port Operations SOPs.
- Led the digitization of manual revenue records at Lunga Lunga OSBP using Microsoft Excel (2020–2021), significantly improving data accuracy, reporting relevance, and enabling enhanced revenue analysis.
- Owned and implemented revenue enhancement initiatives at Lunga Lunga Customs Station, resulting in growth of enforcement revenue from KES 38M to KES 140M between FY 2018/19 and 2022/23.
- Implemented gate operations and intelligence-led patrols at Lunga Lunga border to enhance trade facilitation and border monitoring.
- Managed end-to-end gate operations at Lunga Lunga OSBP for both imports and exports.
- Conducted regular patrols to close revenue leakages and ensure customs compliance.
- Took ownership of customs compliance processes through hands-on implementation and continuous process improvement with guidance from Internal Auditors.
- Processed direct assessments and cleared up to 600 cargo and passenger vehicles per month and submitted 108 monthly reports to the line supervisor documenting compliance and operational metrics.
- Improved documentation accuracy by integrating multi-agency WhatsApp complaints into a structured Excel-based complaint resolution format at the Scanner Management Unit (October 2024).
Constable
Administration Police Service
10.2008 - 05.2019
- Managed Sub-County armoury with accountability for over 200 firearms and ammunition without incident for 5+ years.
- Patrolled high-risk areas in Samia Sub-County and increased personal arrest rate by 25% during tenure.
- Championed community policing programs to address domestic violence and substance abuse.
- Provided security for government facilities and developed operation orders during high-risk periods.
- Investigated and reported incidents in coordination with other government agencies.
Education
B.A. - Security Management & Policing Studies
Kenyatta University
12.2021
Diploma - Disaster Management
Kenyatta University
04.2014
Certificate - Computer Proficiency
Christ The King Training Institute
04.2008
KCSE - undefined
Kolanya Boys High School
04.2007
KCPE - undefined
Embakasi Garrison Primary School
11.2003
Skills
- Decision-Making: Very Good
- Analytical and Critical Thinking: Very Good
- Planning and Coordination: Good
- Organization and Time Management: Good
- Written Communication: Very Good
LANGUAGES
English: Very Good
Swahili: Very Good
Luhya: Good
References
Wycliffe, Musili, Manager, Rules of Origin Customs & Border Control, 0720-972019
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Timeline
Border Control & Enforcement Assistant
Kenya Revenue Authority
03.2019 - Current
Constable
Administration Police Service
10.2008 - 05.2019
Diploma - Disaster Management
Kenyatta University
Certificate - Computer Proficiency
Christ The King Training Institute
KCSE - undefined
Kolanya Boys High School
KCPE - undefined
Embakasi Garrison Primary School
B.A. - Security Management & Policing Studies
Kenyatta University
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