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Farouk Ramji

Farouk Ramji is the Chief Executive Officer of Mawingu Networks. This is an internet service provider that works to provide affordable internet to rural and peri-urban areas.

Farouk was born in Vancouver and has family roots in Kenya. He holds a double major in Finance and Human Resources from the University of Northern British Columbia.

These studies helped him when he moved into telecom and internet work in East Africa. He has held senior and operational roles in the region before joining Mawingu.

Allan Kilavuka

 Allan Kilavuka is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways. He has led the renowned company through a transformative year in 2025, solidifying the airline’s position as a leader in Africa’s aviation sector. 

Flora Mutahi

Flora Mutahi is an accomplished Kenyan industrialist and entrepreneur recognised for her leadership in the manufacturing sector.

She is the founder and CEO of Melvin Marsh International, the company behind Kenya’s first free-flowing salt and later, Kenya’s first flavoured tea, innovations that reshaped the country’s FMCG landscape.

Mutahi’s impact in 2025 has been felt both locally and across the continent, as she continues to champion entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and youth economic inclusion.

Judy Njino

Judy Njino is a leading industrialist and business personality, known for her commitment to ethical business practices and corporate governance. She has influenced both policy and business standards in Kenya’s industrial sector.  

She advocates for transparent operations and sustainability through the Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK), which she leads, helping companies implement ethical business codes and accountability frameworks.  

Karen Basiye

Karen Basiye is an accomplished environmental scientist and corporate executive who has emerged as a leading voice in sustainable business practices across Africa.  

Currently, the Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and the Foundations at Safaricom PLC, she seamlessly integrates the core principles of people, purpose, and profit into corporate strategy.  

Mathildah Amollo

Mathildah Amollo is an agripreneur and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Greatlakes Feeds, an aquaculture company focused on producing sustainable fish feeds and high-quality fingerlings. 

Ashok Shah

For years, Ashok Shah, the Group CEO of APA Insurance, has been an outstanding figure in the country's insurance ecosystem.  

Under his leadership, APA has recorded strong growth across the general and life insurance sectors and has been ranking among the country’s top insurers.

Shah has also been instrumental in advancing digitisation and automation within APA to strengthen efficiency and improve service delivery.

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