The Government Delivery Unit (GDU) has been bolstered by the addition of seasoned communication and branding experts, including prominent media personalities and other specialists.
In a press release, Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance and Delivery Management Eliud Owalo noted that the move aims to enhance the government’s communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
According to Owalo, leading the team is Carol Mandi, a renowned Strategic Communications Advisor, publisher, and editor.
Her illustrious career includes roles as Advisor to the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy, publisher of various magazines; managing editor of True Love magazine, and sub-editor at the Nation Media Group.
Mandi holds a Doctorate from Veridian Christian University (USA), an MBA from the University of Stellenbosch Business School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and Literature from Moi University.
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Additionally, former KTN Reporter Boniface Odinga has also joined the GDU.
He brings a wealth of experience, having lectured in Journalism at USIU and Maseno University and served as Director of Communications in the County Government of Siaya.
On the other hand, Patrick Amimo, a veteran journalist and former Standard Group Bureau Chief, joins the team with a solid media background, including stints as a KTN News anchor, news editor at Express TV, and senior reporter at NTV.
Amimo holds a Bachelor’s degree from Moi University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications from the University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism.
According to Owalo, Wambui Ng’ayu, a versatile advertising and branding specialist, also brings media expertise.
She has worked with Scanad, Nuturn Bates, and Transcend Media, and previously held roles at NTV and K24.
She holds a Postgraduate Degree in Branding from Goldman Sachs-New York, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree from Strathmore Business School.
Branding specialist Archie Achieng Ojany-Alai joins the GDU with extensive experience in marketing and leadership.
She previously served as Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Sports in Kisumu County and worked at Leo Burnett Advertising in London and McCann Erickson in Kenya.
Ojany-Alai holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Marketing from Kingston University, London, a postgraduate degree in Leadership from Oxford University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi.
Alloyce Obare, a Product Development, Branding, and Delivery Specialist, also joins the team.
He has served as a Delivery Advisor in the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, as well as Chief of Staff in Siaya County.
Obare holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Digital Communications from London Metropolitan University, UK.
Owalo noted that the six professionals were selected to enhance the GDU’s capabilities in communication, stakeholder engagement, and branding.
