Meet the Judges – Business Daily

Emily Ansell

Ng’ang’a Mbugua

Ng’ang’a is a journalist with over 20 years’ experience. He has worked in various positions in mainstream newspapers, and won the Pan-Africa Broadcast and Heritage Award in 2000.

He holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from Egerton University and certificates in Leadership from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Business and the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications.

He also studied journalism at the International Institute of Journalism in Germany and Copyright Law with the Havard Law School.

An author of more than 20 books, Ng’ang’a has won the Wahome Mutahi Literary Prize three times and has been twice runner-up for the Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature.

He is a member of the Kenya Editors Guild as well as the Kenya Publishers Association.

Maggie Ireri

Transforming research data into insights and then into action is Maggie’s business. She is an award-winning market research professional who has been recognised for her contribution to the development of research methodologies for Africa by respected regional research bodies such as PAMRO and SAMRA.

She is the founder and CEO of Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) Research, a research company that leverages on technology to meet clients’ needs fast and efficiently.

She has over 15 years multi-sectoral research experience and works closely with clients to utilise research data to inform strategies. Research and insights are in her DNA – she has traversed across the continent interviewing, observing and understanding consumers. She is also a certified coach whose mantra is to awaken or stir up the hidden talent of her coachees.

Donald Bosire

Donald Bosire is the co-founder of Engage, a platform that gives everyday people an opportunity to inform, inspire and influence through storytelling. He believes that sincere engagement holds the key to building organisational as well as societal dynamics. As a strategy and change management professional, he has served on the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) Africa Board and presented papers at key conferences in Africa, Middle East and Asia.

Donald is an Academy of Executive Coaches (AOEC) certified Executive Coach as well as a PROSCI certified change management practitioner and trainer. This avid Toastmaster has previously served as President of his club and is proud to have completed the full marathon.

He is married with two children (not sure if this is necessary or we should just keep it professional)

Judy Waruiru

Judy Waruiru Head of Sales and Marketing, Jambojet Ltd

Judy is a senior executive with experience spanning 20 years, growing some of the world’s leading brands across a variety of challenging markets in Africa and globally. She has a rich experience spread across the airlines, media and technology sectors.

Judy has proved her ability in setting up digital departments, driving Africa-wide corporate strategy, growing brand equity, training, inspiring and influencing teams to deliver desired objectives. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Strategy from the United States International University–Africa (USIU).

Philip Muema

Philip Muema Founder and Managing Partner, Andersen Tax

Philip is in the leadership team of Anderson Tax, Kenya, which is a member of Andersen Global, an international association of member firms with more than 4,500 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 150 locations. He is also the managing partner of Andersen, East Africa, following the entry of Andersen Global in the East African market in October 2017.

He has over 20 years of experience in tax advisory, commercial strategy and structuring.

Phillip is a graduate of the Advanced Management programme at IESE Business School and Strathmore Business School and is a holder of a Master of Business in Administration and BSc Finance, both from USIU-Africa.

Catherine Karita

Catherine Karita Executive Director at NIC Securities, a subsidiary of the NIC Group

She is lawyer and financial markets expert with over 10 years’ experience in the Kenyan capital markets.

She is also a thought leader in the investment banking sector and has previously served in the board of the Kenya Association of Stocker Brokers and Investment Banks, having been elected by her peers in the industry. She is passionate about creating financial awareness and cultivating a savings culture, particularly among the youth. Her expertise spans across financial advisory, strategic planning, wealth management and investments.

Catherine is an alumna of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), University of Baltimore and University of Nairobi.