Experience

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  Kenya agricultural research institute/western kenya integrated ecosystem management project (kari/wk

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

  Field assistant

  ResearchData collection and analysisLake Victoria Catchment conservation within the three Basins of Lake Victoria i.e. Nyando, Yala and Nzoia using conservation agriculture and afforestation

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  Africa waste and environment management centre (awemac)

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2009

  Associate environmental expert

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)• Environmental Audit(EA)• Support Initiatives on Natural resource management and conservation across the country• Environmental and occupational health and safety• Project planning and management• Community sensitization and mobilization• Environmental management Policy formulation and analysis.• Social dimensions of development

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  European union election observation mission to kenya 2007

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2008

  Media monitor

  • Quantitative and qualitative Media analysis

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  The kenya eco-villages programme (kevp)

  Jul 2008 - May 2009

  Programme manager

  • Environmental conservation• Community development and sanitation • project management• Report writing and proposal writing, • Research, data collection and field work.

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  Ryden international

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2009

  Environmental health and safety manager

  Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Audits (EAs)Tracking compliance and approvals of reports submitted to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)Addressing all public complaints.Building and engaging in partnerships on Environmental protectionSite acquisition

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  Safaricom plc

  Nov 2012 - May 2022

  Develop and manage relations professional relations with relevant Government officials at the National and county Government offices, statutory organizations, commissions, Authorities and any other organizations holding administrative authority affecting the organization.Manage engagement with the above mentioned entities in Law - Making process at the National and county level to ensure organizational interests are taken into consideration.Ensure compliance with the National and county legislation as well as manage dispute resolution with the above mentioned organizations.Oversight the day to day implementation of government engagement policies and plans.Reporting on engagement plans implementation status and attainment of defined objectives.Conduct market intelligence and projections - Report on market development, projections as well as propose new new initiatives and legislation at the National and county levels.Act as the liaison between business units and the Government in support of delivering organisational objectives Show less Integration of Sustainability principles and SDG initiatives across the organizationSustainability ReportingDevelop and implement a strategy to embed Sustainability within the corporate strategy and across all Divisions with a view of engaging employees.Co-Creation of value propositions for various Division across the organization and equipping the pool of Sustainability Champions with relevant skills on development and implementation of SDG initiatives. Development and implementation of the climate change initiatives including the Net Zero ambitions.Develop key messages, action plans and external propositions to create internal and external awareness on key sustainability issues.Capacity Building for the United Nations Global Compact/Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK).Implementation of the Environmental Management System in line with ISO14001:2015Develop and Coordinate the Implementation of Integrated Waste Management with emphasis on 99% Recycling of Fractions generated including PETs, paper and Metals.Conducting Environmental due diligence against new regulations and emerging issuesEnvironmental Compliance; coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental AuditCarbon footprint reporting (tracking and management)Engagement with external Partnerships to deliver shared value to the wider society given Sustainability and Environmental initiativesActively engage on thought leadership platforms on Sustainability and Environmental Management Show less

  • Government Affairs Manager

    Aug 2018 - May 2022

  • Sustainability and Environment Management Specialist

    Nov 2012 - Jul 2018
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  United nations global compact- kenya network

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Technical support

  Capacity building for the Local network of the UN Global Compact through supporting the development and roll out of the Local Network’s Governance structure, Value proposition and the funding model and membership recruitment.

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  Gsma

  Jun 2022 - now

  With a lot of passion on climate, environment and Sustainability, and with an understanding of the use of technology for climate action in various market engagements, I work with an amazing team to lead conversations that include but not limited to:• Engaging closely with a broad range of external stakeholders (e.g. mobile operators, start-ups, technology providers and institutional actors), as well as internal stakeholders within M4D and the broader GSMA on ClimateTech issues.• Gain understanding on the dynamics of diverse ecosystems and to continue nourishing and building a strong community of practitioners with a shared vision of leveraging private sector and digital technology capabilities to solve the climate challenges of our time.• Lead on key stakeholders’ relationships critical for the program’s growth and success, including network operators, civil society organizations, environmental groups, technology service providers, research institutes and donor agencies.• Bring together the insights and best practices from the private sector into light and support the scale of successful solutions through hands-on support.• Explain technology concepts to non-tech audiences and be able to clearly present strategic view, commercial rational, global best practice and viable business models for stakeholders.• Working in multicultural and geographically spread-out teams, communicating timely and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, adapting to different styles and working collaboratively towards agreed outcomes for projects.• Work in emerging opportunity areas without a defined blueprint and providing strategic oversight as well as day-to-day support to external contractors• Influence stakeholders, negotiate shared objectives, and keep them accountable to commitments made. Show less

  • Director Market Engagement - ClimateTech

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Senior Market Engagement Manager - ClimateTech

    Jun 2022 - Dec 2024