Visionary Leader in Security, Capacity Building & Organizational Development
Dr. Wilson Kiprono, Ph.D, HSC, brings over two decades of leadership in security management, capacity building, and institutional development. His expertise and passion for empowering people and organizations drive the mission and impact of CCB across Africa and beyond.
Expert in Security, Capacity Building & Strategic Leadership
I am a Security Management and Coordination expert with extensive experience managing complex security programs across Africa and the MENA region. I’ve had the privilege of supporting global organizations such as the World Bank Group (WBG) and the US State Department, where I led high-impact operations including crisis response, staff safety, and emergency relocations—notably coordinating the safe evacuation of WBG staff from Goma to Rwanda during the 2021 volcanic eruption.
In my role managing security for one of the largest World Bank portfolios in Nairobi, I developed strong liaison networks with government agencies, diplomatic missions, law enforcement, the United Nations, and international NGOs. I also supervised over 30 security focal points across Africa, enhancing protocols and response systems for RSC Africa.
As a certified Trainer of Trainers (ToT) and Gender Security Specialist, I’ve trained over 20 security professionals from faith-based INGOs (ACT Alliance) on gender-sensitive safety approaches. My areas of expertise include corporate security, counterterrorism, investigations, psychological support, stress management, and community policing.
With both academic grounding and hands-on experience, I offer strategic support in security planning, staff safety coordination, cross-cultural and territorial security awareness, and monitoring and evaluation of projects in high-risk environments. I approach every assignment with a strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and tailored security solutions.
EDUCATION
- Egerton University, Kenya – PhD in Sociology (Criminology)
- University of Nairobi, Kenya – MA Sociology (Criminology and Social Order)
- University of Nairobi, Kenya – BA psychology (Counselling)
- Kenya Medical Training College, Kenya – Clinical medicine, Public Health and Community Nursing/Midwifery
- Kenya Administration Police Training College
WORK EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive Capacity Building (CCB) - Nairobi, Kenya - Managing Director/CEO
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Consultant and Trainer.
World Bank Security Specialist Nairobi – Covering Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan
Key Responsibilities:
- Security risk management.
- Security awareness.
- Regional coverage.
- Protective operations.
- Emergency Security support.
Kenyatta University, Nairobi - Senior Lecturer
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching and supervision of both graduate and undergraduate students taking security and criminal justice programs.
- Faculty examination coordination Curriculum/Module development Internal Examine.
RSC Africa Regional Security Coordinator - Nairobi Covering Sub Saharan Africa Region
Key Responsibilities:
- Managed security coordination for RSC Africa, covering Sub Saharan Africa including MENA Region.
- Worked and liaised with US Department of Homeland Security and US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
US State Department Foreign Service Investigator - Nairobi
Key Responsibilities:
- Capacity building training program for regional security agents.
- Coordination of US Embassy contracted guard force.
- liaison with host country law enforcement agencies (in Kenya, East and Central Africa)
Kenya Administration Police Service - Chief of Planning, Training and Research Office of the President, Nairobi – With National outlook
Key Responsibilities:
- Senior Trainer.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Projects.
- Police reforms, revised and reviewed curriculum for police training.
RECOGNIZED CONTRIBUTION AND PARTICIPATION
- Facilitated emergency and safe relocation for World Bank Staff dependents from Goma (DRC) during 2021 Volcanic eruption incident.
- Established and trained 450 Security officers for the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
- Lead officer in development of the first strategic plan for Administration Police
- Lead officer in security, coordination, monitoring and training of Diplomatic missions on General Elections preparedness sponsored by USAID
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Foundational Leadership Program, World Bank
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Serene Institute, Kenya
- UN SSAFE Trainer of Trainer course, Virginia -USA
- UN security Certification Program (SCP), Bangkok, Thailand
- Safe and Secure Approaches in the Field – SSAFE, Monross, Virginia
- Security Responsiveness, Nairobi, Kenya
- Gender and Security training, Bangkok, Thailand
- Senior Investigation Course, Virginia, USA
- Border Security Training with the US Border Patrol SWAT unit, Tucson Arizona, USA
- Law Enforcement Executive Program, ILEA Botswana
- Leadership and Management by United States Coast Guard Internal Training Division, Kenya
- Intelligence Analyst Training by US Customs and Border Protection, Mombasa, Kenya
- Diplomatic Security Executive Antiterrorism Training Program, Maryland University, USA
- High Level Peace Support Operations Course, Vicenza, Italy
- Law enforcement Interpol Financial Investigation Training, Rome, Italy
- Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation Course, Durban City, South Africa
- State Borders and Outlets Security Course at Mubarak Police Academy, Cairo, Egypt
AWARDS
- Vice President’s (VP) Award 2021: Awarded for supporting the Kenya Transport GP unit in the development of the Project Security Management Plan for the Horn of Africa Gateway Project.
- US Meritorious Award: Awarded for excellent performance in security of USG personnel and US mission-wide facilities in Kenya and East African region.
- Presidential Award – Head of State Commendation: Awarded on 12th December 2008 for excellent performance and contributions to police reforms in Kenya.
- Administration Police Excellence Award: Awarded for being top performer in Administration Police Service for
the years 2006 and 2007 respectively.