Rose Ogega
Rose Ogega | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 59–60) |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
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| Years active | 1985 — present |
| Known for | Management |
| Title | Managing Director of Bloom Consultancy Limited |
Rose Nyaboke Ogega (née Rose Nyaboke), is a Kenyan accountant, businesswoman and corporate executive, who is the chief executive officer of Bloom Consultancy Limited, a Nairobi-based organization that develops leadership skills through executive mentoring and coaching. She has been a board member of several large public and private companies, including Safaricom, the largest mobile network operator in Kenya.[1]
Background and education
She was born in Kenya circa 1965. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, awarded by the University of Nairobi. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya. She is also a Fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative (East Africa) and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.[1][2][3]
Career
Thirty eight years ago Ogega started out her career as an accountant, at PriceWaterhouse Kenya, in 1985.[4] From there, she worked at DHL International, as the Finance Director for East Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city.[2][5]
In 2009, at the age of 34 years, she left DHL and started her own consulting firm, Bloom Consultancy Limited.[6][7] While there, she was an accountant, corporate governance specialist, entrepreneur, management consultant, non-executive director and public official.[1][3]
In February 2019, Safaricom Plc appointed Ogega as the non-executive director, effective February 12, 2019. She was one of four women on the eleven-person board.[1][2][8][9] On November 29, 2024, Safaricom made a public announcement on the social media platforms that Ogega resigned from the position.[10][11]
On December 12, 2024, the Standard Bank Group Limited announced her appointment to their board, effective January 2025.[12][13]
Other considerations
Ogega has been a member of the board at Barclays Bank of Kenya, UAP Old Mutual Holdings and as the chairperson of the advisory board of Women Enterprise Fund (WEF). WEF aims to empower poor women through wealth creation and enable them to have choices and live with dignity. She has also been the chairperson of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Safaricom appoints Executive Coach to its board". Nairobi: Business Today Kenya. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d Wangui, Miriam (15 February 2019). "Rose Ogega Appointed to Board of Safaricom". Nairobi: The Kenyan Wall Street. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ a b Aspen Institute (2018). "Biography of Rose Ogega". Washington, DC: Aspen Institute. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ "Safaricom Director Rose Ogega Resigns After 5 Years". 30 November 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ KANGETHE, KENNEDY (15 February 2019). "Executive Coach Rose Ogega joins Safaricom Board". Capital Business. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "User Profile". AGLN - Aspen Global Leadership Network. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Rose Nyaboke Ogega: Positions, Relations and Network - MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ Wainainah, Doreen (14 February 2019). "Safaricom names career finance expert to its board". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ "Safaricom names career finance expert to its board - Business Daily". www.businessdailyafrica.com. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ Reporter, B. T. (2 December 2024). "Safaricom Board's Heart-Warming Message to Director Who Resigned". Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ Wafula, David (30 November 2024). "Safaricom Announces Resignation Of Board Member Rose Ogega". Kahawatungu. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ IQ, S&P Capital (13 December 2024). "Standard Bank Group Limited Appoints Rose Nyaboke Ogega to Its Board with Effect from 1 January 2025 | MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "sbkj.j - | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters". www.reuters.com. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
External links
- Website of Saricom Plc.
- About Bloom Consultancy Limited
- Executive Coach Rose Ogega Joins Safaricom Board As of 15 February 2019.