Kenya

Carol Ayugi was appointed as a director of the Company on 25th June 2018 to fill a casual vacancy and was subsequently elected by the shareholders as a director during the 45th Annual General Meeting held on 29th June 2018 in accordance with the provisions of Article 117 of the Articles of Association of the… read more »

Muigai Githu joined the Board in August 2015. Muigai Githu holds an LLB Degree from the University of Kent, United Kingdom and a Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and is a Practicing Lawyer specializing in the areas of Corporate Commercial Law and Intellectual Property Law.

Truphosa Kwaka Sumba joined the Board in Nov 2014, bringing to the board extensive expertise in education management, corporate governance and leadership development. Truphosa Kwaka Sumba holds a M.A (Economics) in Development Administration and Management from the University of Manchester, UK and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) from Daystar University, Kenya. She currently is the… read more »

Ali Hussein Kassim joined the Board in February 2014, bringing to the Board extensive experience in Strategy Marketing, New media & Business Development. He is the Principal, Hussein & Associates, a Digital Transformation Consultancy, and the immediate CEO of 3mice interactive media ltd, a Nairobi based pioneer interactive agency in East Africa, Partner of Xterra… read more »

Susan Omanga joined the Board in 2010, bringing extensive experience in marketing and brand development. Susan is the CEO and founder of Exclamation Marketing Ltd. She previously served in senior marketing positions at Colgate Palmolive, Boots Kenya, Barclays Bank, and Standard Chartered. In the past she served as a non-executive Director in the Group Board… read more »

Raymond Nyamweya Ondieki joined the Board in 2004, bringing to the board his extensive experience in financial management and strategy development and implementation. Raymond Nyamweya Ondieki holds an MBA degree and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option) from the University of Nairobi. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA, Kenya) and a Certified… read more »

Francis Thombe Nyammo joined the Board in 1977. He has extensive experience as a Director of both quoted and non-quoted companies in Kenya.Francis Thombe Nyammo also has extensive experience in banking and insurance. Hon. Nyammo was a Member of Parliament from 2007 – 2012. Hon. Nyammo holds a B.A degree from the University of London… read more »

Moses Auta has been appointed to the position of Head of Publishing for the Group reporting to the Group Managing Director. Auta has held this position in acting capacity since April 2017 and has demonstrated high level leadership and commercial skills and the Board of Directors is confident in his ability to take the Publishing… read more »

Evans Rotich is the Chief Digital Officer Longhorn Publishers. He joined Longhorn Publishers in July 11, 2011 as a Science Editor (Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Home science and Primary Science). In 2013 he was appointed the E-learning & Examinations Editor having developed a lot of interest and passion in Digital Publishing in Kenya. In August 2015,… read more »

Joe Gogo has over 10 years’ experience in ICT field. He joined Longhorn Publishers in October 2014 having worked in the various sector like NGOs, Government, Private sector. Joe Gogo holds an MBA in Strategic Management and a BSC degree in Computer Science including trainings in CCNA, PMP, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, MCITP Server Administration… read more »

Maxwell Wahome joined Longhorn Publishers in September 2016 and has experience in Finance and strategy having previously worked for over 10 years at PriceWaterhouseCoopers Nairobi and Johannesburg. He has vast experience in the manufacturing, service, mining and FMCG sectors in Kenya also. Maxwell Wahome holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree ( Accounting) from the University… read more »

Maurice Kahara has been appointed to the position of Chief Commercial Officer reporting to the Group Managing Director, overseeing the Sales and Marketing initiatives across the segments for the entire Group. Kahara joined Longhorn in September 2001 and has had an illustrious career spanning 16 years. He started working at Longhorn as an Editorial Assistant… read more »

Richard Opiyo holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science from Makerere University,Kenya. He is a certified SAP Functional Business Analyst with over 10 years’ experience in system implementation and post go-live support, and a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Richard Opiyo is currently pursuing an MBA at the… read more »

Robert Akungo is responsible for developing, leading and implementing the company’s supply chain functions to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to meet business prerequisites. Robert Akungo joined the company in 2000, as a graduate trainee and prior to his current assignment, held various management positions in the technical and procurement departments. He has vast… read more »

Hassan Awadh is responsible for evaluating and monitoring the adequacy of internal controls, risk management processes and corporate governance platforms in order to safeguard company assets and business performance. Hassan Awadh joined the company in 2000 and has held various positions within the finance and audit departments in Kenya He previously worked with Siginon Freight… read more »