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In an acting role, June Chepkemei, the director of marketing and communications at the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KOTDA), has been named the managing director of the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest).

Investment, Trade, and Industry CS Moses Kuria made the appointment.

As of now, Chepkemei is in charge of developing plans to bring in and increase investments in Kenya from the present US$ 500 million to US$ 10 billion by the end of 2023.

By promoting a favorable investment climate, creating bankable investment possibilities, and providing investors with aftercare services, KenInvest encourages and supports both domestic and foreign investment in Kenya.
 

June has risen to the top of her game because to mentorship, self-motivation, and consistency.

She worked as the public relations lead at Safaricom, the head of marketing at the Konza Technopolis Development Authority, a business journalist at a local radio station, and a grocery store in Nairobi's Kibra before joining the state organization KenInvest (Kenya Investment Authority).

"I gained experience in project conceptualization, marketing, and fundraising at Konza, along with program development that is funded by both the public and private sectors," the woman adds.
 

This was a major turning point in her career, which she had begun to shape eighteen years earlier when she moved to Nairobi after high school. Leading the group that won the bid to have Kenya host the International Association of Science Conference in 2024 is one of her accomplishments at Konza. Kenya triumphed over Canada.

She actively participated in the creation of the Konza Innovation Ecosystem Initiative, which brought together stakeholders from the public, business, and academic sectors to brainstorm creative answers to problems that face businesses.

She became motivated to become an entrepreneur when she ran a grocery store to assist pay for her education expenses. She explains, "On some days, I would be at the Marikiti and Gikomba markets by 3.30am to get supplies."
She has developed balancing skills in career, family, and school throughout time. She created an image of success for herself at a young age and always measured herself against the greatest.

Her high school teacher, coworkers, business leader Rita Okuthe, ICT Permanent Secretary John Tanui, and former KCC Chairman Matu Wamae have all served as mentors and guided her in the correct direction.

According to the mother of two, opportunities arise when people put in the necessary effort, devote themselves, and finish their race.