Francis Gitau Mungai

Mr. Gitau holds a Masters Degree in Architecture and Urban Design from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a Bachelor of Architecture degree, First Class Honours from the University of Nairobi. He is also a Fellow of the Architectural Association of Kenya (FAAK) and is registered by the Board of Registration of Architects & Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) in Kenya. He is the founding Partner of Aaki Consultants, Architects and Urban Designer and has worked as an Architect with prominent firms like Triad Architects in Nairobi and Urban Innovation Group (UIG) in Los Angeles.

He has vast experience spanning over 30 years and has been a Chairman of various bodies such as the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) where he was Director and Chairman of Building and Infrastructure Board. Mr. Gitau is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Housing Corporation. He is a former lecturer at the University of Nairobi, Architecture and Building Sciences Department where he focused on both Architectural and Urban Design Studios, as well as Professional Practices and management.