NAIROBI, Kenya, July 16 – HACO Industries Kenya Managing Director Mary-Ann Musangi has been elected vice chairperson of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) for a two-year term.
Musangi, who currently chairs KAM’s Women in Manufacturing Programme, has spearheaded initiatives to increase women’s participation in the sector through leadership development, mentorship and skills training.
She will deputise PG Bison Kenya Managing Director Hitesh Mediratta, who has been elected KAM chairperson.
Mediratta takes over from East African Breweries Group MD Jane Karuku, who has completed her tenure and will remain on the KAM Board as an ex-officio member.
Speaking after his election, Mediratta said the association would continue advocating for policies that strengthen local manufacturing and improve competitiveness.
“While global uncertainties continue to shape trade, supply chains and global investment shifts, they also present an opportunity for Kenya and Africa to strengthen regional value chains, increase local value addition and unlock the full potential of manufacturing as a driver of economic growth and industrialisation,” he said.
“My priority will be to build on KAM’s strong legacy of advocacy by creating a level playing field that enhances the competitiveness of Kenyan manufacturers both locally and globally. We shall continue to champion equitable value chains where all manufacturers have an opportunity to compete, grow and thrive.”
Mediratta has led PG Bison Kenya for more than two decades and previously served as KAM vice chairperson, Board director and chair of the Timber and Furniture Sector.
He has also served as vice chair of the association’s Trade and Tax Board Committee.
