Top 25 Changemakers in People and Culture Space 2025

At Absa, sustainability begins with people. It is a mindset embedded in the organization hires, leads, and grows together. Mumbi has been instrumental in aligning the bank’s people strategy with its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments, advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For her, building a future-fit organization depends on inclusive talent, ethical leadership, and a culture agile enough to adapt to a fast-changing world.

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Top 25 Changemakers in People and Culture Space 2025

With the rise of artificial intelligence AI, Kezie foresees HR evolving into a more data-driven, predictive, and personalized discipline. She is actively preparing for this shift by upskilling in AI-powered talent analytics and workforce planning tools to enhance decision-making accuracy and employee experience customization.

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Top 25 Changemakers in People and Culture Space 2025

Under her leadership, culture has taken center stage at Village Enterprise. Evelyne has built a people function that is both human and strategic-designing systems that deliver results; while ensuring they remain rooted in empathy and collaboration. She champions inclusion not as a checkbox, but as a leadership imperative.

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Top 25 Changemakers in People and Culture Space 2025

Certified in Emotional Intelligence assessment, Prosci® Change Management, and Executive Coaching, having undertaken the Sunny Bindra Fast Forward and Strathmore Leadership programs, and currently completing her MBA and Diploma Certification in Adolescent and Youth Coaching (CAYC), Susan doesn’t merely collect accolades-she applies them.

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Top 25 Changemakers in People and Culture Space 2025

Determined to build credibility in a new field, Wanjiru pursued a Higher National Diploma in HR Management from IHRM, followed by an Executive MBA, and later the Senior Management Leadership Program (SMLP) at Strathmore Business School in partnership with IESE. The pivot demanded grit, humility, and a deep alignment to God’s will and purpose for her life.

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Top 25 Changemakers in People and Culture Space 2025

Ann Karanu’s story is one of faith, grit, and a heart big enough to lift everyone around her. Growing up in Nakuru, Kenya, with deeply devoted Catholic parents, Ann’s life was built on values that have stayed with her every step of the way: faith, discipline, and kindness.

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Top 25 Changemakers in People and Culture Space 2025

From her early days as an HR Assistant at KCB to becoming the cultural architect of one of East Africa’s largest beverage companies before her very recent move to Safaricom PLC, Kamal’s career is proof that ambition, inclusivity, and an appetite for growth can transform both individuals and organisations.

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