Dennis Omoga Abuya
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Accomplished Registered Physical Planner with extensive expertise in spatial planning and urban development. Holds corporate memberships with the Kenya Institute of Planners and the Architectural Association of Kenya, demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and SPSS, complemented by advanced training from the Kenya School of Government in senior management and strategic leadership. Notable achievements include participation in inaugural training for county planners on integrated strategic urban development planning, supported by UN-HABITAT and other international organisations. Career goals include leveraging skills to drive sustainable urban growth and development initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Principal Physical Planner
County Government of Kiambu - Department of Land, Housing, Physical Planning, Municipal Administration and Urban Development
Kiambaa, Kiambu/Githunguri, Ruiru, Juja and Gatundu North and Gatundu South Sub-Counties
2015.01 - 2023.01
- Overseeing all urban planning activities at the sub-county level; Undertake research on urban planning, forward planning/preparation of Local Physical Development Plans.
- Coordination of development control, enforcement, compliance and monitoring; processing and approval of development applications, outdoor advertisement.
- Involved in the preparation of Physical and Land Use Planning Regulations (2021), Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning.
- Involved in preparation of Physical and Land Use Planning Handbook (2022), Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning.
- Involved in the various taskforces within the county (Revenue Enhancement, Land Valuation, Outdoor Advertisement, Finance Acts Preparation.
- Environmental (Quarries), Resource and Suitability Maps Preparation by ASDSP (Agriculture Sector Development Support Programme)
- Involved in preparation of Local Physical Integrated Urban Development Plans for Karuri, Juja, Kikuyu, Ruiru, Limuru, Thika, Kamwangi, Wangige, Kimende, Kiambu, Githunguri and Gatundu Towns as well as the Kiambu County Spatial Plan.
- Liaison with other departments in implementation of other tasks such as inspection, enforcement of other sectors such as liquor shops, markets, industries etc.
- Stakeholder consultation, citizen participation, advocacy, dispute resolution on urban planning and sensitization of the public.
- Involved in implementation of Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project underworld bank financing by Ministry of Roads and Transport of revamping the commuter railway within Nairobi Metropolitan Region where Ruiru and Githurai are beneficiaries of the project.
Practicing Planner and Private Consultant
Renaissance Realm Planners Limited (Private Consultancy Firm)
Nairobi
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Preparation of over 50 Planning Applications.
- Preparation of Land Use Master Plans ie Master Plan for Proposed Comprehensive Mixed Development on Plot LR.No.6845/167-Utawala, Land Use Master Plan for the Proposed Comprehensive Mixed Development on LR.No.337/974, Mavoko, Land Use Master Plan for Proposed Mixed Development on Plot Kabete/L.Kabete/29.
- Research, Mapping and formulation of Redress and repatriation mechanisms for Post-Election Violence Victims in Molo, Mai Mahiu, Naivasha, Burnt Forest and Eldoret. Research and Mapping on Urban Agriculture and food system in Ngumo Mbega Housing Cooperatives in partnership with Space Planners and Mazingira Institute.
- Involved in preparation of Master Plans for Tatu City and Migaa Estate.
- Development Planning for Kisii and Wajir Towns. (Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Mapping, Advocacy, ActionPlan/ Neighborhood Plans, Report Writing, PDPs such as Garissa Airport.
- Design of subdivision(s) and amalgamation(s) schemes plans (over 10 schemes), change of user and extension of user Planning Brief reports (over 10 cases in Nairobi and its environs) e.g. L.R. No.1157/6 Nanyuki(13.62Ha), Konza North/Konza North Block 2/434(23,000 acres), Mallii Ranch, Kiu Ranching on L.R No. 7612/1. Makueni, Environmental Impact Assessment etc.
- GIS analysis and map outputs, Conceptualization of Thika ISUDP at the preliminary level.
Planner
Geosurvey Engineering and Environmental Services Limited (Private Consultancy Firm)
Nairobi, Kilimani
2009.01 - 2012.01
- Conceptualization and Preparation of master plan(s) for spatial areas e.g. LR. No. 22/2 Closeburn Runda (Two Rivers) 100 Acres, LR. No. 5876/2 Kamundu estate Kiambu 440 acres, L.R. No. 5956/2 Gulmarg Estate 450 acres, LR. No. 7252 Ruiru mills Estate 569 acres, LR. No. 5864 Kiganda Estate Thika 298 Acres, LR. No. 1713/11 Ruiru 20 Acres.
- Design of subdivision(s) and amalgamation(s) schemes plans using AutoCAD(over 50 schemes), boundary realignment, GIS/Mapping and change of user and extension of user Planning Brief reports (over 50 ) and Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA/EA Reports), Advocacy, Liaison with clients, assist in tender preparation, workshops participation.
Planner
Geodev Kenya Limited (Private Consultancy Firm)
Nairobi, Hurlingham
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Integrated Strategic/Spatial Urban Development Planning for Kisii and Wajir Towns. (Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Mapping, Advocacy, ActionPlan/ Neighborhood Plans, Report Writing, PDPs such as Garissa Airport.
- Design of subdivision(s) and amalgamation(s) schemes plans (over 10 schemes), change of user and extension of user Planning Brief reports (over 10 cases in Nairobi and its environs) e.g. L.R. No.1157/6 Nanyuki(13.62Ha), Konza North/Konza North Block 2/434(23,000 acres), Mallii Ranch, Kiu Ranching on L.R No. 7612/1. Makueni, Environmental Impact Assessment etc.
- GIS analysis and map outputs, Conceptualization of Thika ISUDP at the preliminary level.
Education
Masters of Urban Management -
University of Nairobi
2018.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Arts-Urban & Regional Planning - undefined
University of Nairobi
2006.01 - 2010.01
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - undefined
St. Joseph’s School, Rapogi
2001.01 - 2004.01
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) - undefined
Tabaka Boys Primary School, Kisii
1993.01 - 2000.01
Skills
- Registered Physical Planner- Regd No (PP0199)
- Corporate Member of Kenya Institute of Planners (CMKIP)-No 301C
- Corporate Member of Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK-TP) - No 3675
- Professional Skills in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS and SPSS
- Senior Management Course No 318/2019; Kenya School of Government
- Strategic Leadership Development Course No 335/2022: Kenya School of Government
- Certificate in Applied GIS in Spatial Planning - 2019; Regional Centre for Mapping of Resource for Development
- Inaugural Training for County Planners on Spatial and Integrated Strategic Urban Development Planning - 2019; UN-HABITAT, UNDP, UKaid, AICAD, RCMRD
Certification
I, the undersigned, certify that these data correctly describe me, my qualification, and my experience.
Referees
- Salome, Wainaina, County Executive Committee Member-County Government of Kiambu, swainaina22@gmail.com, 0722734170, County Government of Kiambu, Kiambu, 00900
- Hannah, Maranga, Director, Physical and Land Use Planning-County Government of Kiambu, marangahn2015@gmail.com, 0729300741, County Government of Kiambu, Kiambu, Nairobi, 00900
- Maurice, Oyugi Onyango, Physical Planner and Lecturer University of Nairobi, maurice.oyugi@uonbi.ac.ke, 0729300741, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer (Private Sector Experience), 2010, 2022, August 2010: A Parcellary approach to mapping existing Land uses: The case of Nairobi City in conjunction with University of Nairobi and Columbia University:, Research assistant. Conducted Land Use Mapping In Nairobi: Kayole South, Kayole North And Njiru Ward., Participated in Preliminary Organization of The 46TH International ISOCARP Congress in Nairobi, Kenya on 19-23 September 2010.
Disclaimer
Date........................................... (Signature of Individual) Full name of the Individual - ABUYA DENNIS OMOGA.
Values
- Integrity
- Commitment
- Fairness
- Consistency
- Innovative
- Honesty
- Equity
- Inclusivity
- Prudence
- Tolerance.
- Responsibility
- Accountability
Research Experience
- 2022: Position Paper on Harmonization of Development Control and Enforcement Procedures in Kenya under the Strategic Leadership Development Course at Kenya School of Government.
- 2020: Published a research project on Management of the Effects of Land Use Changes on Urban Infrastructure: A case study of Ruaka Town, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Leadership Experience
Operationalization-e-DAMS in 2016 as the County Coordinator, an Online Platform for processing development applications; Team Leader in Wajir and Kisii Town Spatial Plan with over 20 Planners and 15 Interns at Geodev Kenya; Supervised over 15 members of staff and interns at County Government of Kiambu, Represented County Governments in many sectors including Preparation of Physical Planning Regulations, 2021 and Physical Planning Handbook, 2022.
Timeline
Masters of Urban Management -
University of Nairobi
2018.01 - 2020.01
Principal Physical Planner
County Government of Kiambu - Department of Land, Housing, Physical Planning, Municipal Administration and Urban Development
2015.01 - 2023.01
Practicing Planner and Private Consultant
Renaissance Realm Planners Limited (Private Consultancy Firm)
2014.01 - 2015.01
Planner
Geodev Kenya Limited (Private Consultancy Firm)
2012.01 - 2014.01
Planner
Geosurvey Engineering and Environmental Services Limited (Private Consultancy Firm)
2009.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Arts-Urban & Regional Planning - undefined
University of Nairobi
2006.01 - 2010.01
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - undefined
St. Joseph’s School, Rapogi
2001.01 - 2004.01
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) - undefined
Tabaka Boys Primary School, Kisii
1993.01 - 2000.01