As a proud Kenyan living in Nigeria, I am deeply honoured to present my candidacy for Vice Chairman of the Kenyans in Nigeria Association (KIN). My vision is grounded in the values of unity, inclusivity, and empowerment — essential pillars for building a thriving, supportive, and forward-looking diaspora community.
Together, we can harness our collective strengths, embrace our diverse experiences, and create lasting opportunities for growth and development.
Learn More (My CV)STRENGTHS
Proven Leadership Across Borders: Demonstrated history of holding senior leadership positions and successfully leading cross-functional, multicultural teams across Africa and beyond. Skilled in strategic planning, effective execution, and building consensus to drive impactful outcomes.
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at cultivating and sustaining strong partnerships with corporates, government institutions, NGOs, industry platforms, and regional trading blocs. These networks will be instrumental in strengthening the visibility, access, and influence of the Kenyan community in Nigeria.
Policy Advocacy and Representation: Extensive experience advocating for national and industry priorities at regional and international forums. Will bring this expertise to advance the interests of Kenyans in Nigeria, particularly in matters of integration, opportunity, and representation.
Community-Focused Development: With a background in public health, nutrition, and employee wellness, brings a holistic approach to community well-being. Committed to designing inclusive, evidence-based programmes that uplift and unify the Kenyan diaspora in Nigeria.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Former Vice Chair, Kenya National Executive Codex Committee – Represented Kenya’s national interests in global food and beverage regulatory discussions, influencing favorable international outcomes.
Technical Lead & Advocate, Kenya Association of Manufacturers – Supported the development of over 30 national standards and regulations, enabling innovation and growth in the food and beverage sector.
Pan-African Advocacy Leadership – Spearheaded regulatory engagements that contributed to major policy wins for industry across East, West, and Southern Africa, enhancing trade and regulatory coherence.
Trade Facilitation Champion – Recognised for efforts that prevented the imposition of punitive regulations in Kenya, safeguarding over USD 9–12 million worth of U.S. imports annually.
Corporate Wellness Innovator – Globally acknowledged for designing and executing a high-impact wellness programme for a multinational based in the U.S., serving as a model for employee well-being initiatives.
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