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MLC '24 Conference Report
MLC '24 Conference Report
MLC2024 Speakers
H.E. Aja Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang
Former Vice President of The Gambia
A senior Gambian executive leader with over 35 years of in-depth, diverse, and resilient political, managerial, and operational leadership experience across Africa and the globe. She has served as Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia; Minister of Health, Social Welfare and Women’s Affairs; Policy Adviser on Women to three successive Presidents of the Republic of The Gambia; Chairperson of the National Women’s Council; and Women’s Representative to The Gambia National Economic and Social Council, under the leadership of the First President of the Republic of The Gambia. She has also served as former UNDP Chief Technical Adviser on Gender and Policy Reforms to enforce the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and UN Resolution 1325. Her prior appointments include UNV/UNDP Adviser on Gender, Health and Population in Liberia; UNDP Gambia Financial Manager; Thematic Leader in many sectors; Chairperson of the Staff Association, the Staff Performance Management, Staff Appointment and Promotion Panel, the Training and Asset Control Committees. In addition, she championed the establishment of an unprecedented Coalition of seven Gambian opposition political parties and four civil society organisations (CSOs), which ushered a peaceful democratic dispensation in The Gambia. She is a principled and self-driven leader with a mission to serve humanity and empower people, and she readily embraces challenges as a pathway towards the pursuit of organisational growth and excellence of the AUC if elected. My significant executive experience acquired over the course of her career with UNDP, the Government of the Republic of The Gambia and CSOs, has proven instrumental during high-level and complex negotiations, as well as for coalition and alliance building
H.E. Aja Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang
Former Vice President of The Gambia
Professor PLO Lumumba
Founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation
Professor PLO Lumumba is the Founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation and a consultant with Lumumba and Lumumba Advocates, a member of the Africa Justice Group (AJG). An accomplished legal professional, Lumumba holds LL.B and LL.M Degrees in Law from the University of Nairobi and a Doctor of Law (LL.D) in the Law of the Sea from the University of Ghent, Belgium. He is an Advocate of the High Courts of Kenya and Tanganyika, a certified mediator, and holds honorary Doctorate degrees from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana and Bells University in Nigeria. With a rich background, Lumumba has served in various leadership roles, including as the former Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya School of Law, Secretary and Chief Executive of the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission (CKRC), and Director and Chief Executive of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). A renowned public speaker, Lumumba has delivered thousands of speeches across diverse subjects, solidifying his position as one of the leading voices in Kenya and the African Diaspora. He is also the founder of impactful organizations such as the PLO Lumumba Foundation, the Association of the Citizens Against Corruption (ACAC), and the Movement for Dialogue and Non-Violence (MODAN). Prof. Lumumba has been twice recognized as one of the 100 most influential Africans.
Professor PLO Lumumba
Founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation
Dr. Vincent Ogutu
Vice-Chancellor - Strathmore University
Dr. Vincent Ogutu serves as the Vice-Chancellor of Strathmore University, where he also lectures on Organisational Behaviour, Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. Passionate about inspiring personal growth and social impact, he delivers TEDx talks, challenges norms on television and social media, and champions meaningful work environments. Previously the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ogutu oversaw strategy, fundraising, and community outreach. With a Ph.D. in Organisational Management, he focuses on the Psychology of meaningful work, aiding organisations and individuals in discovering purpose. Additionally, his expertise extends to social entrepreneurship and innovation, where he developed “The Innovation Algorithm.” Dr. Ogutu actively contributes to Kenya’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, sitting on boards and advising start-ups. His commitment lies in encouraging businesses and individuals to leverage creativity and social innovation for positive change.
Dr. Vincent Ogutu
Vice-Chancellor, Strathmore University
Mr. Wilben Short
Deputy Board Chair,BCA Leadership
Mr. Wilben Short is a Sierra Leonean who has over thirty-years board level experience in the Consulting, Hospitality, Transport and Event Management industries both in Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom. Mr Short is a partner at CTI Consulting, a leadership coaching and executive training company.
Wilben holds a combined honours degree in Physics and Electronic Engineering from Leeds University and an MBA from Cranfield Business School. He is also a certified trainer by the John Maxwell Institute program “Developing The Leader Within You
Mr. Wilben Short
Deputy Board Chair,BCA Leadership
Dr. Martin Oduor-Otieno
Founder, The Leadership Group and BCA Coach
Martin is an accomplished Executive Coach and independent senior business advisor with over 35 years of experience in people issues across Eastern and Southern Africa. He led KCB Bank Group as CEO, served in senior leadership roles at Barclays Bank, and contributed to Deloitte as a Partner in their Financial Services Industry practice. Martin, a seasoned business leader, has also held a key position as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance/Treasury, Government of Kenya. Currently, he serves on several blue-chip company boards as a non-executive director.
Dr. Martin Oduor-Otieno
Founder, The Leadership Group and BCA Coach
Charity C. Lumpa
Board Chair, BCA Leadership
Ms. Lumpa is a seasoned executive with a diverse background in insurance, banking, tourism, and telecommunications. With notable roles as Managing Director of Ecobank Zambia Limited and Airtel Networks Zambia Plc, she successfully established Ecobank Zambia as a greenfield financial institution in 2008. Currently, Ms. Lumpa serves as the Board Chairman of Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco Plc) and holds key positions in various organizations, including St. Ignatius College, Zambia National Advisory Board, and Livingstone International University. She is actively involved in mentoring and advisory roles, contributing to the growth and development of both institutions and individuals.
Charity C. Lumpa
Board Chair, BCA Leadership
Allan Kilavuka
CEO Kenya Airways
Allan Kilavuka is the Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways Plc. He has over 24 years of experience in leadership and management, specializing in change management, financial planning, and company compliance. Allan has been successful in new organization setups and turnarounds of businesses in Africa, including two GE Africa businesses in South Africa.
He started his career at Deloitte East Africa and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Nairobi. Allan is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and has trained at GE’s Crotonville Leadership Institute in New York. He’s also a Non-Executive Board Member of two Kenya Airways subsidiaries.
Allan Kilavuka
CEO, Kenya Airways
Catherine Musakali
Founder, Women on Boards Network
Catherine Musakali is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya.
She is the Founder of Dorion Associates LLP, a firm specializing in governance matters and commercial legal consultancies. Prior to founding Dorion Associates, Catherine worked for Kenya Shell Limited (Now Vivo Energy Kenya Limited) as their Company Secretary and Head of Legal for over fifteen (15) years, during which period she managed the Legal Functions of Shell operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia. She has worked for shell in the United Kingdom where she specialized in Mergers and Acquisitions and was the Legal Focal Point for all Contracting and Procurement matters for its businesses in the 23 Countries in Africa.
She has served as the Chairman of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) and also sat on the Council of the Corporate Secretaries International Association, which is a global body bringing together governance professionals. She also consults for the IFC
Catherine Musakali
Founder, Women on Boards Network
MLC 2023 Testimonials
What Attendees are Saying
While both days were highly memorable, the second day of the event particularly resonated with me. The exceptional line-up of speakers, including Patrick Awuah from Ashesi University, served as a beacon of inspiration and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining strong connections with the evolving leadership landscape and education across the continent. The BCA CEO's engaging dialogue about mental and intellectual malnourishment further enriched the conference's vigor, sparking deep contemplation and reflection. This, paired with Christiane Koenig's perceptive remarks on the Leadership Made in Africa book, served as a delightful source of mental stimulation and enrichment. Indeed, MLC2023 has been a noteworthy experience, rich with learning opportunities.
Without a doubt, it was a great honor to be a part of the "Made in Africa Leadership Conference - #MLC2023." The opportunity to network with renowned scholars, esteemed business leaders, and incredibly talented young individuals from across the continent, all gathered in one place, was truly invaluable. The organization of the conference itself was impeccable, featuring visits to historical sites and engaging interactions with locals, as well as visits to various business facilities where we had the chance to interact with their leaders and staff. Not to mention the countless options of Ghanaian cuisine, delightful restaurants, and the vibrant nightlife in Accra. It was a treasure trove of unforgettable memories! #leadership #africa
MLC is an empowerment platform like no other! The uniqueness in the gathering of several African leaders who are working and motivating others towards transforming Africa into the desired continent we want.
The conscious effort to involve the “next-gen.” in such a high-profile leadership conference is worth celebrating.
When leaders gather, when dreamers gather, when courage , passion, commitment and faith coincide, best believe it the system will shift. African solutions for Africa by Africans for future generations. Africa the time is NOW
MLC2024 Partners and sponsors
NMB Bank Plc. (“NMB”) is a full-service commercial bank incorporated in the United Republic of Tanzania. Through its 3 main business divisions: Retail, Wholesale, and Treasury, NMB provides a suite of financial services and products to retail customers, farmers, SMEs, Corporates, Institutions and the Government.
The bank has 231 branches, over 28,000 Agents (Wakala) and more than 715 ATMs across the country and is represented in all districts of Tanzania. NMB has over 7.1 million customers and employs over 3,600 staff. It is listed at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and its largest shareholders are the strategic partners Arise B.V with a 34.9% shareholding and the Government of Tanzania with a 31.8% shareholding.
Euromoney awards for excellence selected NMB as the “Best Bank in Tanzania” for 10 times in 11 years (2013-2023). The bank has also been named The Safest Bank in Tanzania for the year 2023 by Global Finance Magazine. NMB Bank was also awarded as the Best Blended Finance Partner in Africa for banks working with International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group in 2019.
Zambia National Commercial Bank, commonly known as Zanaco, listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange, serves retail customers, large corporations, agri-business and public sector clients.
ZANACO’s vision is to be Zambia’s leading, admired, preferred and innovative universal top transactional financial institution that provides the best in value solutions to clients while supporting financial inclusion.
ZANACO’s mission is to be top universal, top transactional financial institution for all segments, while delivering excellent financial services efficiently, using the right client service model, and supported by an empowered and motivated staff.
https://www.zanaco.co.zm/
Kenya Airways, a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 42 destinations worldwide, 35 of which are in Africa and carries over four million passengers annually. In 2020 KQ was named Africa’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards.
Since they first took to the skies in January 1977, their dedication to their People, Customers, the Environment, and the Society that they operate in has kept them grounded.
As they connect the world to Africa and Africa to the world, their goal remains to drive impact and provide value in these four areas.
https://corporate.kenya-airways.com/
iPay is an award-winning, reliable, and secure real-time end-to-end payment processing and billing service provider that supports instant payments both online and in-store.
Established in 2010, we are fully operational in Kenya. They are also in Uganda, Tanzania, and Togo with a Pan African expansion underway as eLipa.
iPay offers customized payment solutions for all businesses to accept digital payments both online, in-store, as well as for your pay-on-delivery services.