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County Government of MachakosCounty Executive Committee Member for Youth, Sports, Gender, Social Welfare and Digital Economy
Nov. 2024Machakos County, Kenya
County Government of MachakosCounty Executive Committee Member for Trade, Industry, Tourism and Innovation
Nov. 2022 - Oct. 2024Machakos, Machakos County, KenyaCurrently serving as the county minister of Trade, Industry, Tourism, and Innovation responsible for implementing county legislation relating to my areas, implementing national legislation within the county context, and developing relevant legislation for consideration and adoption by the County cabinet and assembly. I advise Her Excellency the Governor on national and county government matters relating to the department. Key achievements a) Growth of own source revenue in the Liquor Licensing Department from KES 38M in the 2022/2023 financial year to the current KES 84M in the 2023/2024 financial year through the deployment of various procedural and personnel changes b) Organizing and leading an Investor Round Table for the County Government that saw county government officials including Her Excellency the Governor, national government officials including Hon. Rebecca Miano, CS for Investment, Trade and Innovation, and national agencies in charge of electricity provision, road network, licensing and other ancillary services for trade and investment come together to discuss trade within the county. Three policies are in production by the department as a result of this forum – the most significant being the Local Sourcing Policy that will allow first charge preference for procurement to manufacturers and producers within the county in exchange for CSR and employment prioritization to the citizens of the county. c) Spearheaded the mapping exercise for all businesses, industries, and small and medium enterprises across the County to have visibility on their source revenue projections. This has led to a more than 25% increase in OSR across different revenue streams within the County. d) Developed the Investor Journey for the County Government that shows requirements for investment in the county, priority sectors, and timelines within which approvals can be made in collaboration with various departments to ensure ease of doing business within the County.
ACDI/VOCACommunications Specialist
May. 2022 - Aug. 2022Nairobi, KenyaEnsured the smooth running of the department, supporting field and technical personnel in developing and executing various communication tasks. Achievements: a) Developed four success stories that have been published on the ACDI VOCA website. b) Developed over 40 tweets with action photographs from interactions with communities in Northern Frontier Counties that were shared on the LMS social media page and reshared on ACDI VOCA’s social media pages. c) Scripted, edited, and voiced three short videos documenting the impact of initiatives implemented by LMS in five northern Kenya Counties – Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, and Wajir. d) Supported Associate Awards in editing and branding reports in compliance with the USAID writing guidelines.
ARES Communications Pty LtdManaging Director
Feb. 2021NairobiKey achievements a) Corporate Communication Skills Trainer - Developed and delivered a comprehensive Business Communication Course to address the growing need for advanced communication skills among technically inclined professionals. b) Humanitarian Development Consortium – Juba, South Sudan – rebranded and updated the communications and fundraising strategies for the South Sudan national Non-Governmental Organization the Humanitarian Development Consortium (HDC). c) GIZ Support to the East African Community Secretariat – Impact Communication Production – Successfully developed publications and audiovisual assets for GIZ in support of the East African Community Secretariat. These materials focused on the integration process and its benefits, serving as a baseline for the EAC Secretariat's Corporate Communications Department. d) Provided media and personal branding training to the senior management of the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, including the Secretary-General, Chief Judge of the East African Court of Justice, and the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly. The training covered media relations, social media management, and personal branding. e) Strategic Communication and Outreach Plan and Strategic Communication Support to the Secretary-General Office – developed a strategic communication plan for the EAC secretariat on how and when to communicate with opinion leaders and citizens across the region for impact and to effectively communicate the benefits of integration to various stakeholders within the EAC region. f) MARKUP – Market Access Upgrade Program – Story Writing and Photography Training for Communicators Across Africa – undertook story writing and photography training for the communication focal persons across East Africa. The training has helped these individuals to tell compelling impact and success stories of their various projects.
Lake Turkana Wind Power LimitedIndependent Communications Consultant
Aug. 2020 - May. 2022Karen, Nairobi• Content Creation: Crafted compelling narratives and detailed project descriptions to highlight the Foundation’s initiatives, showcasing the positive effects on local communities. • Fundraising Support: Developed the book as a strategic tool to support the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, providing a comprehensive resource for potential donors and stakeholders. • Strategic Planning: Assisted in better structuring and planning future activities for The Winds of Change Foundation by presenting a clear and impactful overview of past and ongoing projects. Key Achievements: • Successfully produced a high-quality Coffee Table book that enhanced the visibility of the Foundation’s work and contributed to its fundraising strategy. • Facilitated a more strategic approach to planning and executing future community development projects through detailed documentation and analysis of past initiatives
Lake Turkana Wind Power LimitedPublic Relations and Communications Manager
Jan. 2019 - Jul. 2020Harmonize all internal and external communication in line with the organizational strategy, and set up an in-house communication department. Key achievements: a) Communications Department - Set up a fully functioning communications department within six months of joining the organization. This has resulted in a centralized office to handle the organization’s internal and external communication. b) Annual Sustainability Report – developed and coordinated the organization’s first annual sustainability report in 2020 which is now the blueprint for how to produce and disseminate sustainability reports going forward. c) Inauguration of the Wind Farm – the LTWP wind farm was inaugurated in July 2019. This required planning and coordination with the State and different State agencies, Diplomatic Corps, Project partners, and internal departments at LTWP. The successful inauguration was attended by more than 2,500 people. d) Media Relations – Managed the preparation and distribution of news releases and secured publicity opportunities for the organization. • Coordinated logistics for hosting local and international media visits to the wind farm. • Fostered media relationships, resulting in reduced negative coverage and the publication of insightful opinion pieces that enhanced public understanding of the Project and the renewable energy sector. e) Organizational Brand Management – developed and ensured a clear brand strategy and identity of the organization was used throughout the organization through using clear brand guidelines for all internal communication as well as with vendor management for the development of branding material including banners, signposts, and design of reports. f) Social Media and Website Management - Collaborated with the social media manager based in the UK, developed social media content and campaigns for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages as well as developed and updated content for the website.
Agile and Harmonized Assistance for Devolved Institutions (AHADI), USAID Devolution ProgramCommunications Specialist
Feb. 2018 - Jan. 2019NairobiProvide all-around support to AHADI project teams for creating and distributing communication materials, photography, and brand alignment for internal and external communication. Key achievements: a) Ensured availability and use of communication material to promote visibility for AHADI and its support; b) Developed compelling human-interest success stories and stories of change that demonstrated AHADI’s impact and its work with its stakeholders and beneficiaries; c) Editorial support and vendor management for publication and material development for external partners and stakeholders; d) Supported the learning agenda for stakeholders through the development of county and institutional profiles that document AHADI support in each of the 22 counties and 14 institutions that AHADI supports; e) Coordinated with external stakeholders and beneficiary communication departments such as the Council of Governors, the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training, the County Assemblies Forum, and where necessary managing external communications consultants. f) Acted as liaison between communication vendors such as printing firms, editors, illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, videographers, content, and video editors among others.
Tell-em Public Relations (EA)Junior Account Executive
Jul. 2017 - Jan. 2018Victoria Office Suites Riverside Drive, NairobiCompiling and disseminating daily monitoring reports, media engagement, and event management for clients. Key achievements: a) Provided a financial outlook to public relations functions for clients in the financial services sector including Visa, Direct Pay Online, and Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICEAW); b) Facilitated and participated in strategy sessions including the development of customer value propositions for clients in the financial services industry.
The East African StandardShort Story Contributor Writer
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2017
Altima Africa LtdBusiness Analyst
Sep. 2015 - Jun. 2017Milimani RoadWorking on the entire consulting value chain i.e. lead identification and responding to RFPs and TORs by preparing proposals; scheduling and attending business development meetings with clients; strategy facilitation and development; performance management and monitoring and evaluation of client projects; project and relationship management; and business development and market research (Operations Management). Key achievements: a) Tourism Finance Corporation (KE) – Strategy review, development, and performance management; organization structure development; b) Ascent Rift Valley Fund - Leadership Alignment and Board Performance Management Framework; c) NIC Bank Group - Strategy review and development and institution of a culture journey; d) Liberty Life Insurance Company Limited: Development of Agency and Employee Value Propositions; e) Kenya Wines Agency Limited (KWAL): Job Analysis and Job Evaluation; f) Platcorp Group: Leadership Alignment Session; g) UAP-OM Group: 2016 Strategic Planning
Commercial Bank of AfricaStrategy and Finance Intern
Feb. 2015 - Aug. 2015Upperhill NairobiAssisting the finance and strategy team in market research on key trends in the financial sector and the impact of these on the CBA group; working in liaison with different departments to update monthly performance against targets; develop the group’s strategy roadmap for strategy implementation; and ensuring that the different departments of the bank comply with cascade.
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