Margaret Kiogora: PHOTO[COURTESY]
The President’s Award-Kenya (PA-K) has announced the appointment of Margaret Kiogora as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Kiogora succeeds Nellie Munala, MBS, who retired on August 30, 2024, after serving as CEO since 2015.
Kiogora holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a Master’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources from the United States International University – Africa. Her educational background and extensive professional experience highlight her exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, consistently driving innovation and delivering tangible results.
Before her new role, Kiogora served as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Council (NYC), a State Agency under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, from August 2023 to October 2024. In this position, she spearheaded initiatives aimed at empowering the youth and fostering their active participation in their socio-economic transformation.
During her leadership at NYC, Kiogora demonstrated unwavering dedication to youth development and inclusivity. She successfully executed the organization’s core mission of strengthening youth capabilities and engagement through collaborative initiatives and strategic alliances. Notable achievements include:
- Successfully hosted the landmark Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Nairobi in December 2023, which attracted more than 20,000 young delegates from over 40 countries.
- Spearheading the implementation of NYC’s Strategic Plan in April 2024 and coordinating the International Youth Week celebrations for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024).
- Playing a pivotal role in shaping youth policies across Kenya, leading the creation of comprehensive youth development frameworks for 27 out of the 47 counties through the Kenya Youth Development Policies (KYD).
- Orchestrating the International Youth Day 2024 celebrations, implementing an innovative outreach program through “kikao” (discussion) sessions that connected with over 1,000 young individuals across diverse geographical locations.
As the new CEO of The President’s Award-Kenya, Kiogora brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, change management, stakeholder relationship building, and youth empowerment.
