Kenneth Mubu
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Kenneth Mubu is a South African politician, currently a Member of Parliament
with the Democratic Alliance, and the Shadow Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.
, with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, majoring in English and Geography. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Journalism/Public Relations from Ball State University
in Muncie, Indiana, USA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Leicester University, United Kingdom as well as a Certificate in Public Relations Management from the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa..
He later progressed to the Botswana Christian Council (BCC), Gaborone, as Communications Officer, where he was responsible for all communications work of the BCC.
In 1990, he moved to Geneva, Switzerland, working as Editor of the Ecumenical Press Service, a news agency of the World Council of Churches
, compiling and distributing news to agencies, publications and electronic media globally.
After his successful stint at the WCC, Mubu joined the Diakonia Council of Churches in Durban, where he worked as Media and Publications Coordinator.
Mubu also played a critical role in voter education in the first democratic elections within South Africa in 1994, informing communities of their voting rights.
In 1995, Mubu was appointed as International Relations Officer at the University of Fort Hare
, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa where he managed all partnership and student exchange programmes between the University and other institutions.
He then served as Director of Turfloop Foundation at the University of the North, mobilising funds and resources for development programmes.
Under his guidance, the Foundation realised the completion of EDUPARK, a multi-institution project outside of Polokwane.
In 1999, Mubu was appointed Manager for International Collaborations at Technikon Southern Africa (TSA) in Johannesburg, was later promoted to Head of Collaborations before election as Deputy Director for Africa in 2006 and finally Director for African Relations in 2007.
During his tenure, a number of important projects were achieved on the African continent. One of these being the Southern Sudan Capacity and Institution Building initiative, a project designed to train Southern Sudanese public officers in various civil service skills. By the end of 2008, over 1500 officers had undergone the training programme..
he has strengthened their position as the “Official Opposition” to the African National Congress
(ANC) in his firm statements on International Relations issues most recently on dictators such as Robert Mugabe,, South Africa’s recent bailout of the Cuban economy and a recent UN resolution to remove sexual orientation references on extrajudicial killings.
Parliament of South Africa
The Parliament of South Africa is South Africa's legislature and under the country's current Constitution is composed of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces....
with the Democratic Alliance, and the Shadow Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.
Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet (South Africa)
South Africa's Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet consists of Members of the National Assembly who scrutinise their corresponding office holders in the executive branch of government and develop alternative policies for their respective portfolios...
Educational Background
Mubu is a graduate from the University of ZambiaUniversity of Zambia
The University of Zambia is Zambia's largest university, founded in 1966. It has a student population of about 10,000.-Academics:The University of Zambia is divided into the following faculties:*School of Agricultural Sciences *School of Engineering...
, with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, majoring in English and Geography. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Journalism/Public Relations from Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
in Muncie, Indiana, USA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Leicester University, United Kingdom as well as a Certificate in Public Relations Management from the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa..
Early Career
In his early career, Kenneth taught Journalism and Public Relations at Evelyn Home College of Applied Arts and Commerce, Lusaka, before joining Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation, Kitwe, Zambia, as Public Relations Officer.He later progressed to the Botswana Christian Council (BCC), Gaborone, as Communications Officer, where he was responsible for all communications work of the BCC.
In 1990, he moved to Geneva, Switzerland, working as Editor of the Ecumenical Press Service, a news agency of the World Council of Churches
World Council of Churches
The World Council of Churches is a worldwide fellowship of 349 global, regional and sub-regional, national and local churches seeking unity, a common witness and Christian service. It is a Christian ecumenical organization that is based in the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland...
, compiling and distributing news to agencies, publications and electronic media globally.
After his successful stint at the WCC, Mubu joined the Diakonia Council of Churches in Durban, where he worked as Media and Publications Coordinator.
Mubu also played a critical role in voter education in the first democratic elections within South Africa in 1994, informing communities of their voting rights.
In 1995, Mubu was appointed as International Relations Officer at the University of Fort Hare
University of Fort Hare
The University of Fort Hare is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was a key institution in higher education for black Africans from 1916 to 1959. It offered a Western-style, academically excellent education to students from across sub-Saharan Africa, creating a black...
, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa where he managed all partnership and student exchange programmes between the University and other institutions.
He then served as Director of Turfloop Foundation at the University of the North, mobilising funds and resources for development programmes.
Under his guidance, the Foundation realised the completion of EDUPARK, a multi-institution project outside of Polokwane.
In 1999, Mubu was appointed Manager for International Collaborations at Technikon Southern Africa (TSA) in Johannesburg, was later promoted to Head of Collaborations before election as Deputy Director for Africa in 2006 and finally Director for African Relations in 2007.
During his tenure, a number of important projects were achieved on the African continent. One of these being the Southern Sudan Capacity and Institution Building initiative, a project designed to train Southern Sudanese public officers in various civil service skills. By the end of 2008, over 1500 officers had undergone the training programme..
Parliamentarian
As the Shadow Minister of International Relations and Cooperation for the Democratic AllianceDemocratic Alliance
-Current political parties:* Democratic Alliance * Democratic Alliance * Democratic Alliance * Democratic Alliance * Democratic Alliance * Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong...
he has strengthened their position as the “Official Opposition” to the African National Congress
African National Congress
The African National Congress is South Africa's governing Africanist political party, supported by its tripartite alliance with the Congress of South African Trade Unions and the South African Communist Party , since the establishment of non-racial democracy in April 1994. It defines itself as a...
(ANC) in his firm statements on International Relations issues most recently on dictators such as Robert Mugabe,, South Africa’s recent bailout of the Cuban economy and a recent UN resolution to remove sexual orientation references on extrajudicial killings.