Emmanuel Ochieng' Otieno (Mr.)

Select Achievements;

• Led the participation of KEPSA in the National Budget making Process. This ensured that in 5 budget cycles the input of private sector was considered. This has seen the reduction in taxation the renewable energy space.
• Coordinated the engagement of KEPSA in the Public Finance space offering thought leadership to the Kenya Revenue Authority and the National Treasury on prudent fiscal policies towards enhanced competitiveness of the business environment.
• Part of the team that implemented the TradeMark East Africa $1,500,000 sponsored program on reduced barriers to trade focused on improved trade and investment regulatory environment and improved harmonization and adoption of trade facilitation procedures and systems.
• Coordinated the different Sector Boards towards the advocacy of ease of doing business the engagements attributed to the improvement of the Kenya's ranking on ease of doing business report by world bank from position 92 to 56 by 2020.
• Led in undertaking initial policy research, analysis, and advocacy outputs including policy briefs, policy papers, special studies, market intelligence reports, economic & market analysis on assigned economic sectors.
• Led KEPSA's memorandum formulation as a member of the Technical Taskforce on reviewing the Kenya's Investment and Promotion Act 2004.
• Participated in the development of the Sustainable Development Goals Accelerator framework. The document highlights actions to be take to fast-track the implementation of SDG in Kenya.
• Formulated a template to assist in tracking of pending, ongoing and emerging issues raised that have an impact on the operations of businesses within the various sectors.

Selected Achievements:

• Analyzed data on the labour market that facilitated in the production of the 2017 Economic Survey Report by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
• Part of the team that prepared the Ministry's and the Central Planning Unit budget while playing a critical role in validating the Ministry's budget across different departments.
• Preparation of Performance Contract, Youth, Gender an Economic background papers
• Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
• Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routines and special requirements.

Select Achievements;

• Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
• Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
• Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
• Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
• Recruited, trained and mentored junior financial and support staff to generate ideas, share knowledge and grow firm.