Justus Kariuki is a passionate leader with extensive experience in public service and Special Economic Zones Management. He has over 20 years of working experience in stakeholder management, public sector leadership and governance, parliamentary practices and procedures, human resource management as well as public sector budgeting.
In his former role as Executive Vice President at Tatu City, Justus spearheaded the operationalization of the Tatu City SEZ, where he was responsible for managing critical stakeholders and Government actors.
Justus has also served in the President’s Delivery Unit that advanced the implementation of the Government development agenda, where he was the Senior Director responsible for development coordination in the 24 Counties falling under Rift Valley, Nyanza, and Western Regions.
Justus holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Egerton University, a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management, and is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Leadership and Governance from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Brenda Mbathi is a seasoned, passionate, articulate leader in Africa. In her previous role as the President & CEO of GE East Africa, Brenda was responsible for leading GE’s operations within the East African region with a focus on a Company-to-Country approach, demand creation, financing efforts, talent development, risk management, and building a strong GE brand.
Brenda’s strategic focus on building strong partnerships, localization efforts, and accelerating GE’s digital industrial transformation has yielded significant growth outcomes for GE across East Africa.
In addition to her President & CEO role, Brenda served as Chairman of GE’s Inclusion & Diversity Council for GE International Markets (all territories outside of the USA & Europe) and was the sponsor & coordinator for GE Women’s Network in Africa.
Brenda has over 30 years of experience in various fields with a recent focus on government affairs & public policy, CSR, and general management. She joined GE in March 2015 as Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy for East Africa.
Brenda holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations & Geography from Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts in the United States.
She currently serves as President of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Kenya Chapter; a member of President Biden’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PACDBIA); Chairman of Global Economic Advisory Council; a Board member of the US Chamber Africa Business Centre; Vice Chairman of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and a Governor of the Mpesa Foundation Academy.
Welcome to the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre Special Economic Zone. As Chairman of the Board, I am honoured to lead this transformative initiative that is set to redefine innovation and investment in the region.
Our mission is to create a dynamic and collaborative ecosystem where businesses can not only thrive but also pioneer advancements in finance and technology.
By positioning our SEZ as a hub of excellence, we aim to drive sustainable economic growth that delivers lasting benefits to our community and the broader economy.
We appreciate your interest and continued support in this journey toward a brighter, more prosperous future.
