Mr. Shiundu is a Kenyan and holds a Master of Science in Maritime Safety Administration (Marine Engineering) from World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden. He did Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. His work experience is largely in the areas of Maritime Safety and Administration in the Horn of Africa Countries. He worked at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a Director of Technical Cooperation Division, Senior Deputy Director level and at other positions for over 20 years. Mr. Shiundu consulted, organized and negotiated Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with three host Governments, including Kenya that led to the opening of the first three Regional Maritime Safety Administration Offices in Africa covering 49 countries. Mr. Shiundu is an excellent communicator and negotiator with strong inter-personal skills with attained quality results within strict deadlines and budgets. He has high-level international and diplomatic experience in managing and implementing development cooperation programs in the commercial and public sectors especially in developing countries