THE MANTRA OF RESILIENCE IN A PROFESSOR

 In the ever-evolving world of accountancy, few names resonate with unwavering resilience, academic excellence, and visionary leadership like CPA. Prof. Elizabeth Nthambi Kalunda Muvui. Her distinguished academic journey—from a Bachelor of Education from Moi University, MBA in Accounting from the University of Nairobi to a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration —speaks volumes about her commitment to knowledge and excellence. Adding to her robust profile are her certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and Certified Public Mediator (CPM), along with senior leadership training at the Kenya School of Government. Prof. Kalunda’s dedication to continuous learning has positioned her not just as an academic giant but as a transformative leader ready to shape the future of ICPAK.

Throughout her illustrious career, Prof. Kalunda has worn many hats with distinction—rising from a high school teacher to holding senior academic and leadership roles at premier institutions like USIU-Africa, where she served as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance and Operations. Her vast leadership experience, including her past impactful work at ICPAK as Manager and Head of Technical Training, makes her uniquely equipped to understand the intricate needs of our professional body. More than just titles, her service on critical ICPAK Committees—from Research and Development to Human Resource Governance—demonstrates her unrelenting commitment to building an Institute where integrity counts, excellence thrives, and members’ voices are truly amplified.

Prof. Kalunda’s SLEEK 2.0 Agenda is a blueprint for a bolder, member-centered, and future-ready ICPAK. She pledges to Set the Bar higher in professional standards, Lead with a Member-Centric Spirit, Empower Young and Upcoming Accountants, Elevate Public Interest and Professional Respect, and Kindle Knowledge Generation and Innovation. Her focus on tangible benefits like fair remuneration advocacy, sustainability in practice, youth empowerment, diaspora networking, and inclusive growth (especially for accountants with disabilities) shows a depth of understanding rarely seen. Through her, ICPAK members are promised not just participation but true ownership of the profession’s future.

At the heart of Prof. Kalunda’s vision lies a profound truth: resilience is not just about enduring challenges—it is about transforming them into triumphs. Her track record embodies this mantra, making her the ideal leader to steer ICPAK through the next chapter. With a bold voice, unwavering integrity, and a proven commitment to service, Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda is the resilient force ICPAK needs today to build a stronger, more respected, and globally impactful profession. Together, we rise by entrusting leadership to a professor whose resilience is matched only by her relentless pursuit of excellence. More will be unveiled in our 2^nd article entitled. A New Dawn for ICPAK: Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda’s Vision for Bold, Member-Centered Leadership.