As a big believer in industrialization's capability to transform Africa, I am excited to be advancing this vision at a regional level, in my new role as a Senior Private Sector Development Advisor - Industrialization Practice- at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
As in the words of John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country ”, I am humbled and grateful to God and HE for the appointment as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board.
I have visited many factories around the world but nothing beats the experience of visiting The
@Tesla
Fremont factory in San Francisco this week.
Here, cobots and humans work together to build hundreds of thousands of cars from the inside out.
#EFJourney
#automation
#Tesla
My last day of leave! Always great to take a break, spend time with family and re-energize. Looking forward to going back to work tomorrow and achieving my work and personal goals for 2021!
#keepkenyamoving
#2021goals
Grateful to be celebrating my birthday today!🎉🎉
This year has truly been one for the books.
I have explored new spaces, taken up new challenges, embraced change and most importantly learnt great lessons along the way.
#birthdaymonth
#grateful
Back on the road, and this time, Zanzibar! All geared up for an energy-packed work week. Not only do I thrive on diving into constructive conversations about development, but the real kicker is knowing that I'm playing a part in shaping the future of countries worldwide,
Last week, I said my final goodbye to my dad, heart heavy with grief yet with gratitude for his life.
As I reflect today, I want to honor the remarkable Eng. Dan Mosoti Osoro - not just my father, but my confidant and mentor. He wasn't just a parent; he was the friend I turned
He makes all things beautiful in his time.Ecc 3:11. Another beautiful sunrise evidence that God is always faithful and never fails. Blessed Sunday all!
#HappySunday
I had a fantastic experience being interviewed by
@eddyashioya
last Friday for his
@BD_Africa
column.
The resulting article beautifully captures my journey as a leader and mentor, emphasizing the significance of sharing experiences with individuals of all ages. It underscores
Don't let fear keep you stuck in your comfort zone! It's time to shake things up and embrace change. Trust me, the possibilities are endless.
This is your sign to take that leap and unlock those big, beautiful doors of opportunity!
#MotivationMonday
#change
One of the reasons I love my job is the mind-blowing work by local manufacturers that I get to witness first-hand. In my visit to Mombasa last week I visited
@secoafrica
who build ships, boats and ferries for countries across the Continent
#KeepKenyaMoving
I had a splendid time at the Port of Lamu, yesterday, identifying feasible opportunities for local industries.
The Port seeks to offer Kenya and the entire region an alternative route and faster ship turnaround time for large cargo ships.
Thank you so much CAS Hon.
@DavidOsiany
for taking the time to meet with us this afternoon on strengthening collaboration with Industry towards meeting our country's economic goals. We look forward to achieving this with you. Asante
Discipline is the foundation of excellence. Without it, our goals remain out of reach.
Embrace discipline and let it fuel your progress.
#MotivationMonday
Many thanks to Romageco Kenya Ltd, for hosting us this morning. Romageco is the only company outside of Australia that work's with world renowned TJM, to assemble quality Bull bars which they export to a number of countries across the region.
This morning I had the pleasure of Chairing the first UN Global Compact Board Meeting&Strategy Session for 2020. I am encouraged by private sector's uptake of the SDGs so far&the plans to scale them. We look forward to a fantastic year end report of tangible changes made.
Celebrating Phyllis Wakiaga, Kenya
Phyllis Wakiaga is a top young, Kenyan corporate executive who is currently the CEO of Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM).
She has also been the Kenyan representative for the UN Global Compact since 2015.
#COVID19
#Kenya
#COVID
A hearty congratulations to
@MutsimotoC
on receiving a calibration certificate from
@KEBS_ke
for the First-ever Locally made ICU ventilator to be used for paediatrics& adults! This is a remarkable achievement for industry& the country! We celebrate you 👏👏🎉🎉
#KeepKenyaMoving
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting three local firms producing PPEs for the country. This has been a learning curve for the sector and I am so pleased at the far that we have come and the capacity demonstrated by our Manufacturers! Kudos! 👏👏
I am proud to be part of the 2022 Eisenhower Fellowships’ Global Program.
@EF_Fellows
build bridges of understanding across borders leading to positive impact in their countries.
#efjourney
A huge congratulations to
@melvinsteas
and
@FloraMutahi
my friend, mentor and Women in Manufacturing Programme Chair, for attaining 25 years of growth creating jobs and being a shinning example of the ingenuity of Kenyan brands to the world!! Here's to many more!
Spent the better part of last weekend at one of my favourite places, Rusinga Island. A place where tranquillity meets peace.
I also joined the Governor of Homa Bay County Governor Hon
@gladyswanga
& Muranga County Governor
@HonKangata
at the fundraising event for our local
MSMEs are truly the heartbeat of our economy & more needs to be done to ensure that they rebound and thrive. This week
@KeEquityBank
signed a 16.5B loan facility with EIB & EU towards this. As
@KAM_Kenya
we proud to be collaborating with
@KeEquityBank
in this endeavor
#KAMSMEHub
Today we launched the 2020 Manufacturing Priority Agenda. It outlines to Government critical policy recommendations which if effected, will have substantial +ve effect on our economy. A big thank you to
@FredMatiangi
, PS
@KevitDesai
& Hon
@kaninikega1
for their support today.
I had an Amazing time witnessing the powerhouse that
@CCiiru
is becoming with
#FunHomes
this weekend! Congratulations on your transformation! We look forward to your continued growth!
Balancing work and life like a tightrope walker 🤹♀️
It's okay to stumble, find what works best for you, and always prioritize happiness and fulfillment
#MotivationMonday
This morning, I made opening remarks at Day 3 of the
@Kengen
10th G2G Global Innovation Seminar. The theme of the seminar this year is Innovating Beyond the Next Decade.
The first 2 days focused on technological advancements,business sustainability and KenGen innovation updates
Celebrated the former
@KAM_Kenya
Chairman
@MucaiKunyiha
for 2 years of great visionary and influential leadership at KAM amidst the pandemic that had a great impact on the manufacturing industry.
We shared great memories and wish him well in his endeavors.
Spent the morning at Mathari National Teaching & Referral Hosp. together with the
@KAM_kenya
team. There's so much we are yet to understand about how to tackle the mental illness stigma as a country. This has been a learning experience on ways to support & be part of the healing
In this year's Energy Management Awards we speak about how the new normal has emphasized the need to embrace effective use of global resources. Amidst this as we adhere to safety measures, we have had good laughs and celebrated the winners
#EMAKe2020
Attending the
#DubaiExpo2022
expo this week with
@KAM_Kenya
members and its truly an exhilarating experience. The Expo lives up to its theme 'Connecting Minds, Creating the Future."
What a Milestone! I am so glad to have launched the first ever Women in Manufacturing study report this morning. I am excited at the potential of this information and the transformation it will bring
#WIMKe
#WIMReport
Congratulations
@UnileverEA
for leading the way into a fully circular economy!! Your launch of the first-ever recycled plastic packaging product for Sunlight scouring powder speaks volumes on your commitment to closing the post-consumer recyclate loop in Kenya 👏👏👏👍👍
Yesterday I toured Bedi Investments Ltd Factory in Nakuru.They have installed additional resources to repurpose their lines to produce high quality PPEs &even hired more people, providing jobs at this critical time.Thank you
@jasbedikenya
for your commitment to
#KeepKenyaMoving
This lady
@PhyllisWakiaga
never grows old... You meet her on the street and you might mistake her for a young college lady... Huezi jua hata alikuwa CEO wa KAM for 9 years...
@TeensightKE
#TeenSight
I would like to express my deep gratitude to my colleagues at Tony Blair Institute-
@InstituteGC
for the warm welcome they have extended to me over the past few days.
2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. Thankful to family, friends, partners and stakeholders who have played a part in making the year great.
I wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to working with you in 2021.
#HappyNewYear2021
#Gratitude2020
I am incredibly proud of the
@KAM_kenya
automotive sector team lead by
@MutsimotoC
for leading the way in this. Sourcing local experts and local materials to bring to live the PUMUAISHI 2.0 Ventilator
Update one year on…
I believe in living my life in crescendo and that my most important work is always ahead of me. (Stephen Covey- Live Life in Cresendo).
A year ago, I embarked on a new adventure joining the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (IGC) as the Senior Advisor
.
@CCiiru
thank you for hosting us at your factory
@FunkidzFunkidz2
today. You're amazingly talented & I am so glad that children get to learn from you that Manufacturing can be fun and representative of who they are! And that you do all these sustainably is even more inspiring!
Thank you
@SandaOjiambo
for stopping by
@KAM_Kenya
. We are grateful for your support & the strong partnership we have with the
@globalcompact
. As Chair of Global Compact Kenya, I will continue to support the expansion of local networks to advance responsible business practices.
"Nothing teaches better
than this trio:the fears, the tears, the years." Noor Unnahar -
May we take this year's (many) lessons and use them to light our way into new begins in the coming year. Happy Holidays All and a wonderful 2022!🎄🎄🎄🎊🎊
Hearty congratulations to Blue Nile Rolling Mills for kicking off a new plant to produce high quality galvanized wire! In these uncertain times it is encouraging to see local investors opening up opportunities for economic growth & productive jobs
#KeepKenyaMoving
The Environmental Performance Report launched today is an eye-opener how far we have come in the
#ClimateChangeke
journey and how far we have to go. I am glad that experts in the room have stated that on environmental initiatives industry could be steps ahead of the law.
This afternoon Dr.James Mwangi and I toured Shona EPZ accompanied by Medical Practitioners from different associations including representatives from
@kmpdu
&
@KenyaMedics_KMA
. The medics gave a thumbs up to the quality of PPEs presented by local Manufacturers
#KeepKenyaMoving
Engaging your employees is good but don't stop there!
Many people do seek fulfilment in their jobs. If you aren’t trying to inspire these employees, you are leaving real money on the table.
What kind of a leader are you in the workplace?
#WorkplaceWednesday
#leadership
“When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. Don’t look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That’s the only way it happens and when it happens, it lasts.”
John Wooden, one of the greatest coaches in college basketball
Had a great meeting with Indonesia's visionary Gen Luhut Pandatyan the Coordinating Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia during his Africa visit last week.
Together with my colleagues Africa RD Rishon Chimboza, Indonesia Team lead by our
Had a great experience at the African American Museum in Philadelphia-
@aampmuseum
, which preserves, interprets and exhibits the heritage of African Americans. The museum aims to bring diverse communities together through art, history and culture.
PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST.
Many people make the mistake of putting what is urgent ahead of what is important.
However, if you focus on what is important, you develop the ability to conquer the strategic priorities in the first place.
#MotivationMonday
Let's start this week by embracing the challenges that come our way and using them as opportunities for growth.
By doing so, we can become better individuals and achieve great things.
Great week ahead!
#MotivationMonday
I am delighted to have been selected for the prestigious Eisenhower fellowship 2022 global programme -
@EF_Fellows
. It brings together visionary and innovative leaders from across the globe through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement.
#efjourney
This is a great day as we get to celebrate the beauty of our country’s rich cultural diversity and heritage. May this day remind us that our rich diverse culture brings us together to make our country a better place.
Utamaduni wetu, Kenya yetu!
#utamaduniday
Thank you
@KoinangeJeff
and
@HamoProf
for hosting me on your lively show this morning. I definitely look forward to the next time. We need to make local manufacturing a mainstream conversation because it is the only way to grow our economy.
#JeffAndHamo
It was a privilege to serve as the Network Representative and the First Chairperson of the
@GlobalcompactKE
Board. Over the years, we have grown the largest corporate sustainability largest network in Africa and partnered with business to become a force for good.
Switching to electric vehicles (EVs) for transportation is a necessity to reaching global net zero. While many African countries are supplying the rare raw materials necessary for EV technology, without infrastructure and policy support, the continent could be left behind.
For African nations to fully unlock the revolutionary potential of industrialization, it's imperative to prioritize the development and execution of robust industrial strategies.
#PWspeaks
I have had the pleasure of interacting with great minds and also visited different industries to understand the manufacturing process.
I am grateful to all I've worked with over the years. I'll cherish the memories.
As the US Africa Strategy meeting took place in Washington this week, the future of AGOA beyond 2025 is a key issue for African countries and investors.
@AGOAinfo
was designed to support economic development and job creation in Africa by promoting increased trade and investment.
A productive morning at Gikomba market today. To build an inclusive economy there's need to have deep, nuanced dialogues with SMEs in their locales, to gain a holistic understanding of collaborations that would work & interventions that are relevant to them.
#KAMSMEHUB
Delighted to share East African waste management insights at Africa Wealth is Waste Conference.
Land degradation, water & air pollution, biodiversity loss - critical environmental issues.
Through collaboration, innovation, & robust policies, we'll create a sustainable future.
Delighted to join the powerhouse panel today at
#ABC2023
and discuss how to optimise the connections between
#Africa
and the rest of the world for its growth and development.
Let's make it happen! 🌍
Had a wonderful meeting with Rapid City Chamber CEO, Linda Rabe in South Dakota yesterday. Rapid City Chamber and
@KAM_kenya
have partnered on an exchange programme & we look forward to doing more together. Also got to meet Maurine Lilleskov (PhD) President, Xcel Research inc
Thank you
@OndiroOganga
and
@MetropolTVKE
for having me over last evening. What a fun, young, knowledeagble and energetic team you guys are! Looking forward to more conversations.
Such a pleasure being part of an interactive dinner session with the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed. We discussed the role of the private sector in creating equality and equity towards achieving the SDGs.
@KAM_Kenya
@SandaOjiambo