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ZILPAH A MENYA
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Summary
Senior governance and administration leader with over 15 years of experience across public service, institutional leadership, and large-scale organizational management in both the public and private sectors. Currently serving as Director of Executive Affairs within county government, providing strategic coordination support to the Governor’s office and the County Secretary while strengthening governance systems, institutional performance, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in aligning political leadership, public institutions, development partners, and private sector actors to deliver accountable and citizen-focused outcomes. Recognized for disciplined leadership, operational clarity, and the ability to navigate complex governance environments while strengthening systems, processes, and performance.
To provide strategic leadership in governance and administration, strengthening institutional performance, accountability, and service delivery in support of the Governor’s agenda and the County Government’s development priorities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director – Executive Affairs
County Government of Siaya
09.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic coordination and governance support to the Governor’s Office, County Secretary, and County Executive Committee, ensuring effective implementation of executive priorities and institutional reforms.
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Provide strategic coordination support to the Governor’s office, County Secretary, and County Executive Committee to ensure effective execution of policy and executive decisions.
- Lead cross-departmental initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, governance systems, and administrative effectiveness.
- Support implementation of governance reforms through digitisation of internal processes, strengthening transparency and service delivery outcomes.
- Coordinate engagement between political leadership, senior county officials, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.
- Participate in budget planning and resource allocation discussions to align funding with county priorities and governance objectives.
- Strengthen monitoring, reporting, and accountability mechanisms across county programmes.
- Led the UK funded Digital Futures Project implementation county-wide initiative impacting 350 youths through digital skills training across all wards.
Women Empowerment Coordinator
Women of Favour International
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Worked with organised women groups to strengthen financial literacy, governance, and sustainability of women-led enterprises.
- Supported community-level capacity building and leadership development initiatives.
Senior Sales Manager – Kenya
Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region
09.2021 - 08.2023
- (Experience repositioned for leadership, governance, and systems management relevance)
- Led large, multi-layered operational structures involving distributors, management teams, and field staff across the country.
- Exercised full accountability for planning, performance oversight, compliance, and results across a complex operational environment.
- Strengthened governance of partner networks through structured reporting, performance reviews, and risk management practices.
- Worked with regional leadership to standardise processes, controls, and operational frameworks across markets.
Regional Sales Manager
Safaricom PLC
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Directed and supported multi-disciplinary teams in ensuring adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Managed strategic accounts and stakeholder interactions aligning commercial ambitions with regulatory and reputational factors.
- Established organized planning, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks to strengthen accountability and service outcomes.
- Guided and cultivated managers enhancing leadership depth and succession capacity.
Senior Officer – Sales Operations (Enterprise Channel)
Safaricom PLC
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Spearheaded documentation and implementation of operational processes to enhance system adherence, transparency, and consistency.
- Facilitated product governance by collaborating with technical and compliance teams.
- Generated performance and operational reports to inform leadership decision-making and corrective actions.
Education
MSc - Business Psychology
University of East London
Virtual Learning05-2026
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Kenyatta University
Nairobi01-2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
Kenyatta University
Nairobi01-2007
Skills
Public Sector Governance and Administration
Executive Coordination and Policy Implementation
Strategic Planning and Performance Management
Public Service Reform and Institutional Strengthening
Stakeholder and Intergovernmental Relations
Budgeting Support and Resource Allocation
Digital Transformation in Public Administration
Change Management and Organizational Leadership
Accomplishments
As the County Technical committee chair of the UK-DAP project, that was to equip 350 youth,women and PWDs in Siaya county with digital skills for enterprenuersip in the digital spaces, we achieved 494 participant exceeding target
Certification
Internal Auditing – ISO 20000:2011, BSI Training Academy
Timeline
Director – Executive Affairs
County Government of Siaya
09.2023 - Current
Women Empowerment Coordinator
Women of Favour International
12.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Sales Manager – Kenya
Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region
09.2021 - 08.2023
Regional Sales Manager
Safaricom PLC
12.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Officer – Sales Operations (Enterprise Channel)
Safaricom PLC
04.2016 - 11.2018
MSc - Business Psychology
University of East London
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
Kenyatta University