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Mr. Kimena is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of progressively senior experience in policy development, technical operations, and administration across various sectors of the Zambian government, including the diplomatic service. He played a pivotal role in establishing the North–Western Water and Sewerage Company and partnered with Loughborough University to implement a Water Supply and Sanitation Programme in Northern Province, which attracted Irish Aid support. While at the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, he worked with global financiers such as the World Bank, AfDB, and KfW to oversee major urban and rural water supply and sanitation infrastructure projects in Copperbelt, Central, and North-Western Provinces. At the Ministry of Lands, he led the successful implementation of the U.S.-funded Threshold Project, which reformed land administration systems and enhanced public service delivery, resulting in Zambia’s eligibility for Compact Status and additional development funding.