The 2015 CfC Stanbic Bank Rising Star Awards has announced that 50 finalists have been accepted to go through to the final judging phase of the awards, with the 2015 Rising Star from each of the ten featured business sectors to be announced on 8 May, 2015 at a Gala Dinner in the Villa Rosa Kempinski.
The awards, now in the fourth year in South Africa and second in Kenya, were established for the purpose of recognising, celebrating and connecting young, talented people who have not only demonstrated achievement and success, but have also contributed in an inspirational manner to the future of Kenya.
“It is particularly pleasing to note the diversity, in terms of skills sets and roles, which we see in this year’s entrants, as this confirms the existence of talent across a broad spectrum,” said Laura Barker, MD of BlackBark Productions.
“While there is an undeniable scarcity of skilled resources in certain sectors, Kenya is also home to an abundance of individuals with untapped potential who either aren’t aware of how to demonstrate their capabilities, or haven’t been given the opportunity to showcase their skills,” explains Barker.
The 50 finalists operate in 10 different business sectors, namely; Construction, Energy and Chemicals, Entrepreneur, Banking and Financial Services, Tourism & Hospitality, ICT, Logistics and Supply Chain, Professional Services, Media & Marketing, Service: Public and Private and Manufacturing, Retail and FMCG. Sponsors for these sectors are CfC Stanbic Bank and Airtel Kenya.
As title sponsor of the Rising Star Awards, CfC Stanbic Bank’s Amelia Muller, Global Head of Resourcing says that their collaboration with industry icons such as the Rising Stars has always been the objective of sustainable engagement – a way to express CfC Stanbic Bank’s long-term commitment to the youth of the African continent.”
“This inspirational platform allows for our young stars to shine and be recognised, reflecting the legacy of skills development and leadership progress that represents the core of CfC Stanbic Bank’s ambitions in Africa,” she adds.
Five finalists are selected per business sector and will join the Rising Star Network, an exclusive network which all Rising Star finalists, judges and mentors belong to. “While there will be only one Rising Star from each sector, all finalists join the Rising Star Network, a forum providing on-going support and learning, which is vital for further growth.”
2015 Rising Stars
Banking & Financial Services | |
Angela Okinda | Alexander Forbes Financial Services (East Africa) Limited |
Gideon Mugendi Njeru | Gulf African Bank |
Mary Mueni Ngui | Liberty Life Assurance |
Nelson Odhiambo Masimba | Kenya Commercial Bank |
Wilson Obwatinya | Real People Ltd |
Construction & Energy & Chemicals | |
Alfred Oseko Nyanchoka | KenGen |
Charity Wambui Maina | Hashi Energy Ltd |
Maureen Amore | Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd |
Nimo Abdullahi Hussein | KenGen |
Steve Onyango Okiri | Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd |
Entrepreneur | |
Bovince Ochieng | Talent Industry Ltd |
Christine Khasinah-Odero | Supamamas |
Emily Thaara Njuki | Smart Solutions Africa Ltd |
Felix Nicholas Bukachi | Fastrax Solutions Limited |
Moses W Mutua | Rabbit Republic LTD |
ICT (Telecoms & Technology) | |
Edgar Opata | Liquid Telecom |
Joseph Gatheru Mugo | Wisedigits Ltd |
Nancy Tumaini Kalama | Airtel Kenya |
Nicholas Kinoti | Trendmak Computers Limited |
Phyllis Migwi | IBM East Africa |
Manufacturing, Retail and FMCG | |
Barrack David Otieno Onyango | Sanergy Ltd |
Daniel Njuguna | East African Breweries Limited – Kenya |
Obadiah Kiprono Rotich | Unga Ltd |
Sally Auma Ochola | Crown Paints Kenya Limited |
Sarah Machungo | Crown Paints Kenya Limited |
Media & Marketing | |
Murugi Ndwiga | Management Magazine (KIM) |
Paul Ogola Ekuru | Well Told Story |
Peter Nalika | Tell’em Public Relations East Africa |
Waithera Ng’ang’a | Marketing Society of Kenya |
Yvonne Oranga Otiang’a | Kencall |
Professional Services | |
Anne Kiunuhe | Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates |
Lorraine Kamule Masinde |
Simba & Simba Advocates |
Mary Nicoleta Muthoni Mwangi | Bella Borsa Consultants |
Stephen Obock Oloo | KPMG Kenya |
Tirus Wanyoike Kamau | Strathmore University – @iLabAfrica |
Service: Public & Private | |
Angela Kabari | The School Series Programme / Family Network International |
Caroline Khamati Mugalla | East Africa Trade Union Confederation |
Dennis Maili Kwena | UK Department for International Development (DFID) |
Emily Karechio | Muthaa Community Development Foundation |
Robert Nyarango | Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital |
Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality | |
Alexander Kavita | The Vineyard |
Angela Mwenderani | Best Western Premier Hotel Nairobi |
Christine Wanjiru Wambura | Nairobi Java House |
Jeremiah Mutisya | Basecamp Explorer Kenya |
Nicholas Mwangi | Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club |
Transport, Logistics & Supply-Chain | |
Jacob Oduor | The One Consultants Limited |
Julius Kamau Virginia | Bollore Africa Logistics |
Noelle Priscilla Mwihaki Kamau | DHL Express Kenya Ltd |
Patricia Omondi | DHL Express Kenya Ltd |
Stephen Katiwa Kilonzo | DHL Express Kenya Limited |