Category: Corporate Governance

The Top 20 C-Suite Leaders Shaping the Future of Business in 2027

“Working for UBA has expanded the way I see both Africa and the role of communications,” Catherine says. “You quickly realise that there is no single African audience. Every market has its own nuances, but there are also powerful aspirations that connect us. The discipline is in protecting what the brand stands for while finding the cultural and commercial relevance that makes it meaningful in each market.”

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The Top 20 C-Suite Leaders Shaping the Future of Business in 2027

“Working for UBA has expanded the way I see both Africa and the role of communications,” Catherine says. “You quickly realise that there is no single African audience. Every market has its own nuances, but there are also powerful aspirations that connect us. The discipline is in protecting what the brand stands for while finding the cultural and commercial relevance that makes it meaningful in each market.”

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Top 20 Most Impactful Corporate Foundations Transforming Lives 2026

Working with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Kenya Forest Service (KFS), WWF Kenya and county governments, the Foundation has supported the restoration of degraded forest landscapes across some of Kenya’s most important ecological zones. Its work spans the Aberdare Range, Kaptagat Forest and, most recently, Chepalungu Forest in Bomet County.

Top 20 Most Impactful Corporate Foundations Transforming Lives 2026

 The airline sees its daily operations as a response to that reality. Connecting Kenyan exporters to worldwide markets makes it easier to ship tea, coffee, cut flowers, and other agricultural items that support rural communities. By training and hiring Kenyans in specialized aviation professions, it creates human capital that lasts beyond any single trip.

Top 20 Most Impactful Corporate Foundations Transforming Lives 2026

Environmental conservation forms an integral component of Sasini’s community impact because healthy ecosystems directly support rural livelihoods. During 2025, the company reported planting more than 1.4 million trees while restoring riparian ecosystems as part of its broader commitment to planting three million trees by 2030.

Top 20 Most Impactful Corporate Foundations Transforming Lives 2026

Kenya’s micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector drives the economy, providing a large share of jobs and livelihoods. However, many entrepreneurs, particularly women, young people, and people with disabilities, continue to lack access to funding, business skills, and mentoring.

Top 20 Most Impactful Corporate Foundations Transforming Lives 2026

Speaking during the commissioning, Eric Kiniti, EABL’s Group Corporate Relations Director and Managing Director of the EABL Foundation, described the project as more than a water access intervention. “Water is life, but for Thakiki, this is more than just a borehole. This is about restoring dignity, unlocking potential, and securing the future. We are happy to embark on this path with the Thakiki people, investing not only in equipment but also in equity, inclusiveness, and long-term resilience.”

Top 20 Most Impactful Corporate Foundations Transforming Lives 2026

The millions of students, patients, farmers, and families affected across Kenya serve as a quiet reminder of what happens when an institution chooses to invest heavily in human potential rather than rapid financial gains. The M-PESA Foundation is working to create a fairer, self-sufficient future for all Kenyans through community ownership and ambitious, large-scale projects.