KEPSA - Key Persons
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- Operations Manager
- Chief Officer, Human Resources & Administration
Operations Manager at KEPSA. Holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and Strategic Management from Daystar University. She is a member of IHRM and ABE. Close
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Secretary
- CEO, Kenya Private Sector Alliance ( KEPSA )
Carole Kariuki holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Sociology from the University of Nairobi and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA. She has also pursued several professional courses on Stakeholder Management, Leadership and Private Sector Development among others.
Carole before joining KEPSA did work briefly for Barclays Bank of Kenya, Nairobi Chapel and Sagamore Institute for Public Policy Research, Indianapolis - Indiana, where she acted as a liaison between Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the Institute before formally joining KEPSA. She worked for several years at KEPSA before being appointed KEPSA CEO.
Ms. Kariuki is credited for transforming KEPSA from a little-known Business Organisation to one of the most influential Organisations in Kenya and Globally. KEPSA is the Apex body of the private sector in Kenya, galvanizing the private sector through public-private dialogue and influencing the economic and development agenda.
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- Chairman of the Agriculture Sector Network ( ASNET ) .
- Food Security & Climate Change / Director
• Managing Director at Elgon Kenya Limited, one of the largest companies in East Africa employing over 600 people. The company can trace back its origins since 1898. The company currently has partners in Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Zambia and is the largest agriculture inputs company in East Africa.
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- Local Investment Director
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- Global Director, Youth and Jobs
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- Expert
- Head of KEPSA Consult, Circular Economy & Climate Change
Dr. Jackson Kinyanjui Koimbori is a seasoned expert with over 11 years of experience in climate change, carbon markets, green financing, agriculture, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and renewable energy. His expertise extends to business development, project management, policy formulation, greenhouse gas inventories, carbon markets, and stakeholder engagement. Currently, he serves as the Head of KEPSA Consult, Circular Economy and Climate Change at the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, following previous roles at Bodhi Global Analysis, EED Advisory, Climate Change Kenya Organization, and the Lead Agro-Climatologist, Climate Change and GIS Expert at the County Government of Nakuru.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Educational Science from Egerton University, Kenya, with a focus on Biology, Zoology, and Geography. He also has two Master's degrees: one in Earth Science from Uppsala University, Sweden, and another in Climatology from Kenyatta University, Kenya. Additionally, holds a PhD in Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Change from the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China. He is also a Danida Fellow, having completed a certificate course in Practices, Tools, and Technologies for the Green Transition from Denmark.
His personal skills include Business Development, Project Management, Climate Modelling using RCP and RCM Scenarios, Crop Modelling using DSSAT, Hydrology, Cartography, GIS, Web design, Visual design, interaction design, experimental design, qualitative and Quantitative research, GHG Emissions Analysis, Remote Sensing and Data Analysis using MATLAB, SPSS & MS Excel/Office.
He has published numerous papers in his area of specialization and managed to work on numerous projects on behalf of various organizations such as; UNDP, UNICEF, GIZ, SEACAP, FAO, IFC, CoMSSA, WRI, Aqua for All Project, World Bank Group, ODI, EED Advisory, County Governments and various CSOs.
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- Chairman - Kenya Healthcare Federation
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Odek Fred is a tour and travel expert with over 22 years of experience. Currently, he is the chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) as well as the Chairman of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators.
He is the President of East Africa Tourism Platform (EATP) and the managing director of Silver Africa Tours.
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- Communication & Public Relations Director
- Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Nation Media Group
Geoffrey Odundo is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Nation Media Group. Prior to joining Nation Media Group, Mr. Odundo served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Before his tenure at NSE, he held leadership roles as the founding Managing Director and CEO of Kingdom Securities Limited, Co-optrust Investment Services, and Co-op Consultancy Services-subsidiaries of the Co-operative Bank of Kenya.
In addition to his executive roles, Mr. Odundo has served in various advisory capacities across the financial and corporate sectors. He has been a Group Executive Adviser at CPF Group and an influential voice in regional markets through positions with the REITs Association of Kenya and the African Securities Exchanges Association, among others.
He holds an MBA in Strategic Management from United States International University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Egerton University, and several professional certifications in finance and leadership. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Nairobi.
Harrison Ng'atia holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree accounting option from the Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA), a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA). He is a member of Institute of Certified Accountant (ICPAK) and possess over twelve (12) years of experience as an Auditor (both internal and external) with specialty in internal controls development and risk management. Currently, the Internal Auditor at Kenya Private Sector Alliance. His major focus is to create and add value to an organization through monitoring value for money; effective, efficient and economic use of resources by ensuring continuous improvement of business processes.
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- Chief SME & Enterprise Development Officer
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- Extractives & Professional Services
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- Corporate Communications Manager
- Corporate Communications Strategist
Josephine is a corporate communications strategist with over 12 years of professional experience and a strong educational background. Her practice spans different sectors: sustainability and circular economy, trade and commerce, public-private-community partnerships and engagements, international relations, and communications for development. With a proven track record in strategic communications, she has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining control of brand equity and visual identities for various organizations, including the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), where she currently serves as the Corporate Communications Manager. Her deep-rooted commitment to sustainability has led her to use communications to advocate for the private sector's role in positively impacting the planet, people, and profits and showcasing best practices to inspire others to adopt sustainable production and consumption models for a better and safer planet. Josephine is a Danida Alumni with a Postgraduate Diploma in Communication for Development and Environmental Governance from Aarhus University in Denmark. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Communications Management from the United States International University - Africa, an Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Communications from the European Business Institute of Luxembourg and an Advanced Certificate in Journalism from the Korean Broadcasting Corporation. Josephine's Study Visit on Rwanda's Social Economic Development Journey earned her a certificate award by the Rwanda Cooperation in 2023. Current Leadership Positions: Josephine serves as a Board Member of the United Cultural Empowerment and Social Community Organization Africa (UCESCO-AFRCA).
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- Project Director, Sustainable Inclusive Business
Karin believes in using businesses as a force for good and the circular economy as a vital model for shaping new systems. She has extensive experience in multi-stakeholder projects across Africa and leverages creativity and innovation to transform climate change and circular economy principles into actionable business strategies. Her primary goal is to empower startups and established enterprises to rethink their fundamental principles and redesign their models to be future-proof. Karin is passionate about diversity, behavioral change, and youth and women empowerment. Close
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- CEO of G4S Kenya
- Chartered Global Management Accountant
- Labour & Security Director
Laurence Okelo is the CEO of G4S Kenya, a position he assumed in April 2021. He joined G4S in 2016 as the CFO for Kenya and was subsequently promoted to CFO for East Africa.
Before his tenure at G4S, Laurence had an extensive career at British American Tobacco (BAT). His diverse roles there included Head of Audit for West and Central Africa and Head of Finance Transformation for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Beyond his executive role, Laurence currently serves on the board of the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), where he also holds the position of 2nd National Vice President. He is also a board member of the Commission for University Education.
Laurence is a Chartered Global Management Accountant and a member of CIMA (UK). His academic credentials include an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, an MSc in Project Management, and an MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and Management, both degrees from the University of Manchester.
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- Chairman
- FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
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- Group Managing Director for NCBA Group PLC
- Macroeconomic Environment & Finance Services Director
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- Foreign Investments / Director
- President of the French Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Othmane Chaoui is the President of the French Chamber of Commerce.
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- Investments & Legal Director
- Senior Partner of Bowmans Kenya
• Co-founded the Nairobi office as Coulson Harney LLP in 2008 and served as managing partner of the firm until 2021.
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- President of American Chamber of Commerce ( AMCHAM ) Kenya
- Vice Chairperson ( Partnership )
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- Business Leader
- Devolution, Local Trade & Investment Director
Ms. Jane Karuku, MGH, is the Group Managing Director and CEO at East African Breweries PLC (EABL). As the EABL Group MD & CEO, she is among the most senior women leaders in East Africa, driving the region's largest manufacturing business to greater heights with iconic brands such as Tusker, Bell, Serengeti, Senator, Guinness and Johnnie Walker.
Ms. Karuku is a dynamic business leader with strong management experience spanning over 25 years in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and non-governmental organisations. Her expansive experience straddles strategy development, operational management, marketing, as well as organisational change management.
Ms. Karuku has previously held several board positions, including the Chair of the Vision 2030 Delivery Board, Barclays Bank (now ABSA Kenya), Trustee, USIU Kenya and Chairperson of the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund
She has been recognised and awarded for her contribution to the country's social and economic development. She has been awarded the Presidential Order of Service, Uzalendo Award in May 2020 and the Moran of Golden Heart (MGH) award in December 2020.
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- Managing Director of Line Plast Group of Companies
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- Marketing, Membership & Partnership Manager
Timothy Odongo holds an MBA in marketing strategy, a professional chattered marketing postgraduate diploma (CIM - London) and an advanced diploma in business administration (ABE - London). Close