Value. is an SME and Business Owner Advisory company. At Value., we primarily target sector agnostic women owned/led/focused micro, small, and medium-size (MSME) enterprises. We help you with fundraising, value proposition development, financial planning, investment, performance optimization, and digital transformation. We understand that every business is unique, and that's why we offer bespoke solutions to cater to your specific needs. We position ourselves as a trusted advisor in a rapidly evolving market especially in the intersection of technology and strategy, providing valuable insights and guidance to companies looking to stay ahead of the curve. We bring our expertise to every engagement, ensuring that you receive the highest quality advice and guidance that is tailored to your specific needs.Value. in partnership with She is Extra, have woven the fabric of the EmpowerED program—a beacon of innovation focused on the vibrant youth and the indomitable women entrepreneurs of Africa. We believe, with unwavering conviction, that entrepreneurship is the cornerstone upon which we can build solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges. Our demographic is our strength, and by empowering the largest segment on our continent—the youth and women—we empower Africa itself.EmpowerED is not a mere event; it is a movement that aspires to be the heartbeat of the entrepreneurial spirit. We're here to connect you with the tools, resources, and networks that are essential to flourish in a market that's evolving with each tick of the clock. It is a monthly series where each session is meticulously crafted to address the very pain points that keep every entrepreneur awake at night.

I founded Avant Garde Public Relations in 2010, a boutique public relations firm specialising in strategic communication, financial communications, reputation and crisis management, investor relations, thought leadership and positioning, media relations, digital communication, and event management with a bias towards financial services in Africa. We have had the privilege to work with a number of organisations in both the private and public sector such as; Centum PLC, Chase Bank Limited, Kenya Airports Authority, Postal Corporation of Kenya, Procter & Gamble, LC Waikiki, Pernod Ricard Kenya, Gulf Energy just to name a few.As the business lead, I am instrumental in evaluating and overseeing the implementation of PR and Comms strategies so as to create value for our clients, as well as guide the review of existent plans to align with any emerging trends relevant to the brand. I am charged with monitoring strategies and ensuring the long-term viability of the strategic communication campaign while creating operating plans. I draw from my more than ten years of experience crafting tailor strategic communication campaign for both local and international clients.

GulfCap Africa is an affiliate of GulfCap Investments which is a Private Equity company based out of Dubai. The firm focuses on private equity and investment management transactions in financial services, oil & gas, education and real estate exclusively in Africa. The principals of GulfCap also founded GulfCap FZC (UAE) in 2006; a flagship investment firm with GCC based shareholders that invested in private equity transactions in India, Pakistan, GCC and East Africa.While at GulfCap, I was part of the conceptualisation, fund raising, and implementation team for Coast International University, Kilua Beach Resort (Mombasa), among others.I also:• Identified and developed business opportunities for the company as well as facilitate new markets and services opportunities for both established and current products by analysing business needs.• Evaluated and implement business models so as to create new ventures• Developed and implement business strategies and marketing plans for the company• Prepared clients presentations and proposals in line with their needs, expectation and business requirements.

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in human health in Kenya. It is a regional leader in human health research and the Institute currently ranks as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally.At KEMRI I:• Prepared financial statements and reports, resolved accounting discrepancies, and provided financial advice.• Provided information to management by assembling and tracking revenue and expenditure trends, preparing reports, recommending appropriate budget levels, and ensured expenditure control.• Influenced final decisions that had a direct and moderate to significant impact on financial management of the department by analysing results and variances, identifying trend, and recommending actions.• Coordinated high-level meetings for senior management, government officials, and foreign research donors.

GenAfrica is a leading fund manager with 25 years of practice. They specialise in the management of institutional and retail funds. They manage investment funds worth USD 3.2 Billion for over 100 clients. Their client portfolios consist of fixed-income securities, equities, offshore investments or a mixture of all three (multi-asset portfolios) and real estate portfolios.At GenAfrica I handled the following:• Reconciled custodial and offshore statements and oversaw the placement of funds.• Prepared performance reports, security exposure reports, financial statements and funds in and out statements.