Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) CEO Phyllis Wakiaga has resigned from her position after a nine-year stint at the body.
In a statement on Thursday, KAM chairperson Mucai Kunyiha said Ms Wakiaga would be leaving at the end of June to pursue a new professional challenge.
“Since joining KAM as the Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy in 2013, and later taking over the leadership mantle in 2015 as CEO from Ms Betty Maina, Phyllis has brought a tremendous level of energy, enthusiasm, and industry knowledge to the organization,” Mr Kunyiha said.
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“She is moving on to pursue a new professional challenge in an Africa Advisory role; and while she will be missed by all of us at the Association, I wish her every success in her next endeavour,” he said.
KAM has already kicked off the process to appoint the next Chief Executive.
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