Carole Kariuki

Carole Kariuki, is a business executive in Kenya, who serves as the chief executive officer of Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), an industry group that represents and lobbies on behalf of Kenyan businesses and industries. KEPSA also advises policymakers on the best way to formulate local and regional laws to promote growth of the Kenyan economy sustainably. Finally KEPSA informs and educates its member companies on best business practices, collective responsibility, environmental conservation, social obligations and ethical business etiquette.

Quotes

• Carole has a wealth of experience in leadership having worked for Sagamore Institute for Public Policy Research (an Indianapolis-based think tank on public policy issues) where she was the liaison between Kepsa and the Institute before joining Kepsa .
  • Carole Kariuki said (Business daily, March 18, 2019)
• ”My dream is to a see a future where there’ll be no female programmers, there will be just programmers,”[1]
  • "I am not spontaneous but my work forces me to be. I'm conscientious and enjoy doing things for others. If i can do something to make somebody else's life better. it does not cost me much."

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• • "I have seen the number of women in my community rise as a result of creating programs and events that focus on women, hence giving them a platform to showcase their skills and have their voices heard."

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• • I am very fortunate that I came into this position when other women had already chartered the way. its not completely easy but I think the next generation will have it easier because we are here."
  • "With me you either swim or sink. i don't believe in micromanaging people. i believe once you're given a job you know what to do so do it. if you have a problem consult and move on."

• • "Before I used to be troubled by dissenting voices in matters that I dint expect there would be dissent. it used to trouble me a lot until I learnt that if you want to be liked, be the ice cream man."
  • Learn to reflect at the end of every day and ask yourself; Did I focus on my mandate? That way you will not be afraid of what people will think or tell you."

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