The Kenya Private Sector (KEPSA) has appointed Ms. Flora Mutahi as the chair of the Board taking over from Nick Nesbit.
The appointment is historic as she becomes that first woman ever to be elected chair of the KEPSA Board.
Nesbit’s tenure as the chair came to an end after completing his four year term in full.
In her acceptance speech during the 17th KEPSA AGM, Mutahi noted that:
“The Private Sector has a unified voice, heard not only by the Government, but Kenya as a whole. The private sector drives growth & job creation, this critical role cannot go unnoticed.”
Adding that: “KEPSA has led & participated in vital interventions during the national crisis. It is a key player in regional & global economic diplomacy, as Kenya seeks to create economic alliances & trade relationships to help lift Africa from economic despondency.”
In its mandate as the voice of the private sector, Mutahi will ensure KEPSA continues to provide a platform for its members to engage in high-level public policy dialogue and represent the private sector in policy and law formulation together with the government.
Also, providing leadership and a single voice of the private sector on issues of national importance, collating and harmonizing private sector priorities and input to the development of the National Budget, and acting as the entry and National Focal Point on Regional integration through the East Africa business Council.
KEPSA, strategic focus remains, among other issues, conducting high-level advocacy on cross-cutting law and policy-related issues, and ensuring Kenya is globally competitive in doing business