Experience

CAMERAFRICA CONSULTANTS LIMITED

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  CAMERAFRICA CONSULTANTS LTD is an integrated communication, knowledge management, and organization development agency. We provide organisations with evidence, data, and strategic communications counsel to navigate through volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.

• Head of Strategy and Training Services

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

  I lead the development of business strategies that enable the firm to be a pace setter in the areas of Strategic Communications, Knowledge Production and Project Management. Working with consultants and senior leaders, I direct and manage the company's portfolio of businesses, strengthening its efforts to enter new markets and developing new business capabilities. Of importance is promoting the rare training forums taking place in our Specialist Centres- The Camerafrica Devolution Learning Centre and the Camerafrica Foresight Lab. Show less



School of International Futures (SOIF)

• United Kingdom
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Judge- Next Generation Futures Programme

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2023

  The School of International Futures is a UK based not for profit organisation that gives policy officials, business leaders, analysts and activists the tools and techniques to become better commissioners and users of strategic foresight. Strategic foresight helps organisations apprehend and address uncertainties associated with demographic, environmental, economic and resource challenges, and increasing multipolarity. SOIF helps you to think differently – and confidently – about the future. As a communications fellow, my assignments include building the brand and profile of SOIF by increasing its voice, prominence and utility in analysis of geopolitical, security, economic, social, cultural and technological mega trends. I am keen to engage with diverse stakeholders from journalists, communications practioners, diplomats and corporate executives to leverage on publicity and image brand building opportunities that can position SOIF as an essential partner in futures thinking Show less



Tetra Tech International Development

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Communications and Knowledge Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2022

  I manage knowledge and communication functions for the REINVENT Programme- a 5 year Security Sector improvement programme delivered by Tetra Tech International Development and RUSI. The programme tracks ongoing police reforms and cascades changes in community security to inform Government responses to conflict and violence. My role accentuates strategic messaging of impact and emerging trends to the Government of Kenya and the British Government besides supporting over 30 subgrantees to capture and track emerging knowledge on peace and security interventions. Show less



United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Media Liaison Consultant

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2019

  Team leader of the Journalism Working Group on Africa Position on the Africa Disaster Risk Reduction Conference (Abuja- 2014) Led Media Campaigns on the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction (East and South Africa) Led specialist journalist training forums and workshops ( East Africa Community) Part of the Disaster Communication Specialists in Africa Working Group Team leader of the Journalism Working Group on Africa Position on the Africa Disaster Risk Reduction Conference (Abuja- 2014) Led Media Campaigns on the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction (East and South Africa) Led specialist journalist training forums and workshops ( East Africa Community) Part of the Disaster Communication Specialists in Africa Working Group



Oxfam International

• Kenya
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Media and Communications Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  I provided leadership to the Pan Africa Programme Media and Communication interventions including visibility and profile-raising at Africa Union, strategic liaison, branding and high impact advocacy and influencing work across regional diplomatic and trade missions, partners, affiliates and entire Oxfam confederation.

• Regional Information and Communications Advisor

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  I led the regional communications effort team overseeing country operations in Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the DRC. I supported country directors and communications teams in campaign design, planning, and media related placements. I liaised with international media to profile our humanitarian work in refugee camps in South Sudan, Burundi, Somalia besides supporting the transformation and livelihoods and protection work in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Show less



BBC Media Action

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Content Researcher

  • May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Ensured quality editorial input through background research on topics of discussion, selection of panelists and audience briefing. The show emerged as the leading Governance talk show in East and Central Africa by 2014 Analyzed reports, thematic studies, data and diverse information from a range of sources that informed proposal to DFID for renewal of funding Seconded by BBC Media Action Global Office to Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation as a technical advisor for ‘THE FORUM’ Project- A governance debate broadcast on ZNBC Show less



King's College London

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Msc. Fellow-Security, Leadership and Society

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  Participated in various public engagement fora shaping the discourse on UK- Africa cooperation in Security, Foreign Policy and Trade Facilitator at the 2015 School of International Futures Foresight Retreat- Theme: Assessing Ring of Instability around Europe Lead advisor on research projects -‘The Role of Media in UN Peacekeeping operations and The Changing Nature of Counter-terrorism- The Communication Imperative Contracted by the Ministry of Defence (UK) Languages Examinations Board as an examiner for culture and language proficiency assignments Show less



St. Paul's University

• Kenya
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Lecturer- Journalism and Marketing Communications

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

  Member of the departmental curriculum and thesis review committee Taught and administered examinations on the following units: Communication Aesthetics (Advertising, Media Planning and Audience psychology) Media Regulation, Policy, Law & Ethics News gathering and editorial work flow Member of the departmental curriculum and thesis review committee Taught and administered examinations on the following units: Communication Aesthetics (Advertising, Media Planning and Audience psychology) Media Regulation, Policy, Law & Ethics News gathering and editorial work flow



Kenya Red Cross

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer Communications and Fundraising Volunteer

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  Produced a 25 minute video documentary entitled “Community Voices on Disaster Risk Reductin” profiling the work of KRCS in five Nairobi slum project sites Developed a blue print for mainstreaming corporate volunteerism for 14 corporate companies Lead Information Management and Communication advisor in the wake of urban disasters Produced a 25 minute video documentary entitled “Community Voices on Disaster Risk Reductin” profiling the work of KRCS in five Nairobi slum project sites Developed a blue print for mainstreaming corporate volunteerism for 14 corporate companies Lead Information Management and Communication advisor in the wake of urban disasters