Kipipiri MP Amos Kimunya on Monday, September 30, opened up on how his 2013 loss for the parliamentary race made him realign his life goals for the better.
The former Minister of Finance was floored by Samuel Gichigi in the MP race which he admitted came as a shock to him.
Through his Facebook account, the MP who eventually reclaimed the seat in 2017 vying on a Jubilee party ticket.
"The people of Kipipiri opted for another representative, and I found myself with all the time I needed to do things that would bring fulfilment in my life. Top on my agenda was golf, completing our Foothills school project, and shifting to academia," he conveyed.
"I have learnt a lot, and it has changed my life, and worldview. In hindsight, the electoral loss in 2013 may well have been a blessing in disguise, providing me with the required crucible that reshaped my life," he stated.
In September 2013, Kimunya enrolled for the Global Executive MBA at USIU. He revealed that he wasn't sure if he would succeed stating that the last time he was in a classroom was 27 years ago.
On Friday, September 28th 2019, Kimunya graduated with a Doctor of Business Administration (Finance) at the 41st commencement at United States International University - Africa.
"This in many ways was the realisation of a long-held intention to scale the academic ladder to the top. I wish at the outset to record my special thanks to the USIU academic fraternity, fellow students, and all who assisted in this venture," he stated.
The former Minister of Finance further acknowledged his family's assistance and support as he ventured into the academic adventure later in life.
"The inspiration provided by my parents, my mum Maria and late dad, through their emphasis on education, is the bedrock on which this academic journey has been anchored. My late dad (may his soul rest in peace) would have been the proudest man on earth, given his love for education. The journey has been long, and adventurous," he stated.
After graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Nairobi, Kimunya's attention shifted to the accountancy professional examinations, which I duly cleared in two sittings.
In October 1987, he was registered as a Certified Public Accountant. This was followed by a rather active professional life, followed by a decade in public service at cabinet level.
"How I wish many more would make similar decisions to go back to school, and pursue their dreams in search for knowledge, not so they can seek a promotion at work but as part of self-actualisation. If any of you require inspiration to take this step, you can count on me," he added.
