One of Ndegwa’s most noteworthy achievements has been leading Safaricom PLC’s successful expansion into Ethiopia in 2022, marking a historic step for the company as it ventured into one of Africa’s largest untapped telco markets.
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.
As a changemaker in the People and Culture space, Mucha is particularly passionate about psychological safety. She’s quick to point out that despite growing global awareness, African organizations often struggle with the unspoken taboos around vulnerability, failure, and emotional expression.
In 2024, she won The HR Trend Setter of the Year and through her leadership, Britam Holdings Talent Strategy, the 2nd Runners up Talent Strategy of the Year. She has been nominated as a Talent Leader of the Year and her team nominated as the Talent Acquisition team of the Year by HRO Today.
In her current role at Diageo Africa, Lynette’s mandate goes beyond recruitment. She is building sustainable systems that balance speed with quality, diversity with depth, and culture with capability.
With more than 17 years of HR leadership experience across East and Southern Africa, Evelyne has served in senior roles at Micato Safaris, Kenchic Limited (APDL Group), DL Group of Companies, and now Rubis Energy Kenya.
With roots in Kenya and a deep understanding of the East African corporate environment, Munyori brings a uniquely local lens to global people practices. He is not a passive custodian of policy but a bold architect of change - challenging norms, inspiring innovation, and ensuring that people remain at the heart of business strategy.
"At Kenya Airways, I steward a workforce of over 4,800 employees across multiple geographies. Managing such a diverse team in a highly regulated and fast-evolving industry like aviation demands more than policies-it calls for cultural fluency, global perspective, and visionary leadership."
In 2024, the company made KES 1.3 billion in profit after tax up from KES 0.2 billion in 2023. This strong performance is attributed to a combination of strong performances in the asset management business, underwriting profits from insurance businesses and returns from investments. Old Mutual also managed to cut its finance costs in half - from KES 2.4 billion in 2023 to KES 1.2 billion in 2024.
KCB GROUP PLC “With technology, people, and partnerships powering its engines, the KCB Group PLC flight is now ready for take-off,” says Paul Russo, Group CEO. Indeed, as East Africa’s…
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