Speaking on Spice FM, Kibwana revealed that he never intended to become a governor. Instead, he had his eyes set on a different role in public service.
In 2010, Kibwana aimed to serve as the chairperson of the Constitution Implementation Commission (CIC), a body tasked with ensuring the smooth adoption of Kenya’s new Constitution.
He went through the interview process and felt confident about his performance.
However, the position required an agreement between the late President Mwai Kibaki and then-Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
This consensus was never reached, and despite his qualifications, Kibwana was not appointed.
Recalling this setback, Kibwana said, “I don’t think we can plan our lives mechanically.
Some things just happen.” After discussions with President Kibaki, he decided to turn his attention to elective politics.
In 2013, he successfully ran for the position of Makueni governor, a role that allowed him to make a significant impact in the county.
After serving as governor for two terms, Kibwana is now set to return to teaching, a profession he held for 25 years at the University of Nairobi.
Starting in January 2025, he will join Daystar University as a professor in the law school.
Kibwana is scheduled to teach in the Master of Law programme, focusing on equipping the next generation of legal minds.
In a social media post, the former governor expressed his excitement about the new role.
He thanked God for the opportunity and prayed for the strength to continue mentoring young people.
Kibwana views this move as a chance to influence society positively through education, a field he has always been passionate about.
His journey from aspiring to lead the CIC to becoming a governor and now an academic professor highlights his adaptability and commitment to public service.
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